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Scrubs are the shiznit! Some nice dark navy scrubs on with some nice white kicks, not to mention there so comfortable to wear

Wow that is so weird.... I thought LVN's would be qualified to do all that such as phlebotomy. So we technically know how to draw blood but we are not really certified to do so?? Any recommendations on certifications a LVN should get? Since we have the knowledge is it just the point of applying and paying a fee for the certificate? or is there more to it.

I thought all LVN's were the same and educated in the same areas. What is this I hear about LVN's specializing in home-care and I don't know the other terms? Someone told me I should specialize in a certain area.... So is LVN like a broad term? such as taking a computer course but specializing in computer graphics or programming etc. I was thinking if you enter a LVN program you will learn about all the aspects, what does it mean to specialize in certain areas and why must we do that? I also seen job listings looking for LVN nurses who have a education in "what not". Are there different kind of LVN's??

Very odd... I'm going on Craigslist and Monster.com and even newspapers and I see LVN jobs available, even a few entry positions. Am I missing something here?

What state did you move to? Are LVN's in demand in North Carolina perhaps? Is it just hard to find a job in Los Angeles for new grad nurses? What if I get experience at let's say a convalescent home, with experience should I be fine finding a LVN job from then on? Thx

lol $300 a month is also what I'll be paying until I graduate. Foreign and out of state school students pay a hefty price for tuition, I hope you get things sorted out it's a shame how outrageous tuition prices prevent us from gaining knowledge.

It really sounds like I have to buckle down and get a roller bag. I guess I'll try a back pack for now and see just how necessary it is, thx.

So why are people still saying there is a shortage in the Health Care field and that LVN and RN jobs will always be in demand? I got into the Health Care field because I thought it was recession proof and in demand, has it already got to the point where this is untrue? Now I'm scared of graduating, owing a huge amount of money and having no job. Did I make a mistake in trying to become a LVN?

You have to carry 5-6 books at one time??? Is it absolutely necessary?

I've been reading a lot of posts and now I'm scared, lots of people have been saying they can't get any jobs in Northern and Southern California and all across the country. New grad RN's and LVN's alike are jobless. I'm wondering is this the case in Los Angeles area too? Are any LVN's having trouble finding a job? Convalescent homes are still hiring right? I'm just worried after I graduate because I'll have a huge loan to pay back, fast.

I need to buy a book bag and was wondering, do you guys carry a lot of books and binders at one time?? Should I buy a back pack or a roller bag? What do you guys carry in your bags?

I start Sept. 21 @Glendale Career, sooooo excited I got in before spots filled up!! Now I'm wondering how I can prepare myself before class starts?

Yes money for school was my biggest hurdle which is why I had to spend 2 weeks shopping for low tuition schools. You should have got a finance estimate and seen how much exactly you would get and how much you would owe. Private schools apparently get less funding, in the beginning I thought my financial aid would cover all costs... I was so wrong. My tuition is $26,500, 2 academic years, so my Pell grant will knock off about $8,000 of that and my school wants $5,000 upfront in monthly installments so my Federal Stafford Loan will cover the rest. So I'll owe around 13k after graduation which u got time to pay off. It's a lot of money and you have to calculate everything before you sign anything. Sallie Mae Loan still works, I think the loan and interest rate is based on your credit, most likely it'll be under 10% rate I think.

Oh BTW, For those interested in the ROP Programs(Community/Adult schools offer this program almost for free or for a very low tuition), I suggest you ace your entrance exams because the field is insane. I called and asked how many students they take on and they said about 15 and 12 reserves. I asked how many applicants, they said about 500. Very competitive. I near aced my recent entrance exams...maybe I should have applied but still their program was starting too late for me. Here's a few examples of ROP Schools: Los Angeles Trade Tech. College 400 W Washington Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 763-7170 -This school actually has just recently got ridden of their LVN Program Los Angeles Unified School District - LA County 1237 North Mission Road Los Angeles, CA 90033 (213) 241-3158 Los Angeles Unified School District - Locke Community Adult School 325 E 111th St Los Angeles, CA 90061 Baldwin Park Adult School 4640 N. Maine Avenue Baldwin Park, CA 91706 (626) 939 4456 :wink2:

Ya I got pretty much everything squared away, I just have to see the Director this Tues. and hand in a 2 page essay lol. You start Sept. 25??? I start Sept. 21 for the LVN program, which program are you in?