ldshaw

Could someone give me some insight into the average pay scale for LVNs in Sacramento? I have had two job interviews and the pay seems SO low. Per Diem is high of course, but I was looking for full time. With the cost of Daycare, why work if my who...

I was just wondering if any Navy Hospital Corpsman were on this site. I just got out of the Navy and have passed my NCLEX-PN exam. I would love to talk to any current or former HMs that have passed their test, and what they are up now. LDSHAW

Hospital corspman getting out of the Navy will find that it is not all that great. If you live in California (which I do), you can challange the LVN board and get your license. Most states only let you become CNAs. If you know any corpsman, you kn...

Former Navy HM as well, 11 years. Now an LVN in California at the Sacramento VA Hospital. LOVE IT!!!

Yes...The traffic is pretty bad. NOT LA BAD...but bad enough. I leave early to avoid it. We have heard that the schools in Elk grove are better than other cities. Our son is 22 months old, so I cant say that I know this first hand. The kids see...

Hi there! I have recently moved to Elk Grove from Rhode Island. Yes...the cost of housing is high and going up all the time. We love it here though. I recently got a job at the VA hospital and the pay and benefits are great! I am an LVN and star...

Sacramento California here...I start my new employee orientation on Monday. I will be in the Primary care clinic.

They go through JCAHO inspections like most hospitals. I have to think this is one bad place, I dont think they are all this terrible.

Oh I dont think there is any need to be offended. Many people have never even heard of Hospital Corpsman. Honestly, I did not know what a Hospital Corpsman was till I went to Boot Camp. Perhaps people think they are similiar to Nursing Assistants ...

84 is just fine to be a corpsman. If you want to go into the field, you would go to Field medical school right after Hospital corpsman school. When you go to Meps, dont let them try and sway you as far as picking schools. Tell them you want to be ...

I was in the Navy for 11 years, nine of those years I was a Corpsman. Depending on where you would get stationed, school can be hard at first. Most Hospital Corpsman dont go to ships right away, most go to Hospitals. Again, depending on where you ...

One thing I was thinking about regarding this story was... What if her religon had something to do with her decision, would they still charge her with murder? I dont know if that was the case at all, but just a thought.

My mother lives in Palm Springs and let me tell you...they do not pay well at all. You would probably be taking a pay cut to move there. Eisenhower is a great hospital, I am not sure about the others. The problem with Palm Springs is...One, the co...

Hello there...I was wondering what life was like at the Sacramento VA Medical Center? Is it a nice place to work? Thanks

I have recently passed the NCLEX-PN exam and have been looking for work. Lots of jobs state...Per Diem. One person said it was where you dont get benefits, but you set you own hours. Is that correct? If I wanted to work one hour one day and 8 the...

Well to be totally honest, I had some GREAT Officers and some well....:chair: not so great. I worked in the Emergency room for two years and the reason I left was because I had it with some of the nursing staff. SOME of the nurses were the type ...

Just out of curiosity, does your son know what he wants to do after boot camp? I made the biggest mistake when I joined in 1992, in not picking out a school right away. I was a non designated seaman for two years then went on to Hospital Corps scoo...

Thank you so much for the great advice. I actually have nine years experience in nursing, but I was active duty Navy. This civilian stuff is all new to me. Thanks again! Ldshaw

Rollingstone...Did you become a nurse after you got out of the Navy? Did you become an RN or LVN? Honestly, I love that fact that California allows us HM's to become LVN's with out going through civilian college. I would love to go back to school ...

I was stationed in Seattle from 1992-1994 as a seaman then went on to HM school in San Diego Oct 94-Feb 95 I was stationed in Portsmouth VA from Feb 95-Sep 98 Then went on to Dermatology Tech C School I was stationed in Newport Rhode Island from Feb ...

Hello there! Nice to know that some Navy folks are on here. I got out of the Navy in September as an E4 HM3. I actually got pushed out the door because I didnt make E5 in 10 years. The advancement system in the Navy is terrible and the HM rating...

Just so you know...They have changed OIS in the past year. It is not as easy as it used to be. I was stationed in Newport Rhode Island for the past five years and know an Officer who is in charge of the OIS students. They have made the training mu...

That is a great question! I too just passed my NCLEX and am searching for the right path. I was a Hospital Corpsman in the Navy for 11 years, but civilian nursing is all new to me. Perhaps some of you more expierenced nurses can give some advice. ...

It took me two weeks to find out the results of my NCLEX-PN exam. I too checked the on-line verification. I am still not on the on line verification site. When I found out I passed, I had to send 100.00 dollars and this paper back to get my licens...

Thank you so much!! You have been more than helpful. I drove to Vacaville (Correctional Medical Facility) and it took me over an hour to get there. I dont think I want to drive that far everyday and deal with prisioners on top of it. I dont think...