I successfully completed a Wednesday evening class through Simi Valley Adult Ed . It was a grind to go every week from Feb to June for 3 hours, but the Paramedic who taught it knew his stuff and had stories so it wasnt such a grind. We had plenty of...
AnnieRN2B replied to k_r_ah's topic in Technicians
A PCA in an acute Psyke dept is more than a CNA. Most have a degrees in Psychology or are working towards a degree in some area of Mental Health/Nursing. They have to have a year experience as a CNA, Phlebotomy certification (in California you must...
AnnieRN2B replied to k_r_ah's topic in Technicians
LVN's start @ $20-$21/hr here in the SFV area of LA right outta their program, especially for Annenberg/JHA grads, and they have jobs to go to and loan forgiveness...but it is sooo expensive 2 live here....
AnnieRN2B replied to k_r_ah's topic in Technicians
I'm an acute psychology dept PCA in So Cal. That means cna plus phlebotomy and ekg certification. $19.95/ 3-11/ Saturday, Sunday, and whatever other days I can pick up. Sucks to be per diem but since I start an RN program in January, hopefully this ...
AnnieRN2B replied to bymysoultosqueezeRN's topic in New Jersey
Blame the spoiled rich Ivy Leaguers whose rich parents "buy" Muffy and Bif an internship to give them a "leg up" from the unwashed "hoi polloi." http://www.thebigmoney.com/articles/judgments/2009/06/10/intern-nation Ridiculous!
I'm transitioning from a career in Dental Hygiene to RN. Biofilm! Although Candida, Hairy Leukoplakia, or just plain dry mouth/ xerostoma from the meds could be causing problems here too. There are Dentists or RDH's in alternative practice here in...
If you take a buy out, especially THIS crummy excuse for a buy out, there are tax implications. You will be taxed on the money they pay you AND you will get burned out from working too hard. This isnt France or Germany who understand workers need ti...
AnnieRN2B replied to NEWGRADNURSE75's topic in General Nursing
Having your baby and all the hormones that heat up during pregnancy couldn't have helped either. Glad you got the help you needed. I hope you can take joy in other areas of your life, like your baby. Do you find your pvt. duty situation is a little...
Private LVN programs are a lot more expensive than JC's, if the programs arent accredited, the classes wont transfer. Private loans, mostly acquired through private progams ARENT DISCARGABLE THRU BANKRUPCY.
And if they ask you to tidy the kitchen... do a little laundry, before long you are their maid! Are they going to pay you your current per diem, no? Didnt think so. Do you have your own malpractice insurance policy in case something does go wrong?...