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Unfortunately, many of these companies and local banks do not offer loans for these programs. Many of my classmates borrowed money from their 401k plans, or borrowed money from friends and family. I have good credit, so for me, I refinanced my car and took cash out and I took advantage of the 0% offers on 3 of my credit cards, so that I did not have to pay enormous interest rates, and now that I am working as an LVN I am paying down those credit cards. There were many other students who wanted to start the program but could not due to financial reasons, and decided to work and save up or apply at community colleges. Finding a loan for these 2 schools will be very difficult. You may want to look into Gernick Academy in Modesto or Carrington College. They are expensive but offer financial assistance. Good Luck!

This is not true for all schools so you may want to contact specific schools to find out how this works. I have been accepted to a community college for the ADN program, and was first denied loans because I have a BS degree, but upon appeal was approved to take out loans to cover my living expenses. It may a lengthier process, but it can be done.

I think this thread should be moved to CA nursing schools. Im sure many potential students would be interested in knowing this info

I have been in contact with CSU Stan and was considering this option, but considering all of the RNs in the area who are having trouble finding jobs, I cant stomach the idea of having so much debt and not being able to find a job. I have decided to go the community college route to save money, then complete my MSN online, since I already have a BS degree in a non nursing field. They also told me that you are not allowed to work while in the program, which seals the deal for me, because I cannot afford to NOT work. I am interested in finding out, how many students are considering the program though. The price is in line with other ABSN programs, so its good that we will have this option in the area.

Thanks for the replies. I work PMs and I am responsible for being present in the dining room when the residents eat, so when the dinner trays come, I help pass out the trays and get beverages. Additionally, I work in a facility where we must use lifts if the residents are not able to transfer with minimal assistance, so I am still learning who uses which type of lift and who is able to transfer themselves. There have been times that I have asked the CNA's, and I have no problem helping with residents who are able to assist in transfering to the bathroom or bed if I have time, but it is a lot more time consuming, if I have to find a lift them assist them, so I let the CNAs handle those residents.

I am a new LVN and have been working in LTC for 3 months part time. Prior to becoming an LVN I took a CNA class so that I could work during school, but was unable to find a CNA job that would work with my full time school schedule. I greatly value all of the hard work that CNAs do, and I would like to know, what I can do to help them out? What are some of the things that you do to help your CNAs? When Im not on med pass I've taken vitals if I need them and they are not done, I've given bed pans and I've taken residents to the restroom. I dont do these things all the time, just when I have time if they are needed. I also always tell my CNAs to let me know if they need help and I will help them, although they have never taken me up on this. I have a friend who doesn't work healthcare but knows some of the CNA's at my job, and when he asked them how they liked me, they commented that I dont really help out. I'm just wondering what I should be doing to help out? Thanks.

I know that this is an old thread, but anyone tell me the prereqs that are required for the direct entry MSN at CSUDH? I am not yet done with my ADN but have a BS in another field, and would possible like to take some of the prereqs now that I have a semester off from school.

I know. It was good to see you all face to face. I'll probably have to ask you all again our 1st names though.

Yeah. A lot of moving around. I felt that today was kinda a Q and A session though. We probably could have included all of that info in 2 hours instead of the 6 hours that we were there. Im looking froward to the hands on tomorrow.

I was planning on bringing my laptop to class so that I dont have to print out all of those pages. I would really hate to use so much ink and paper! It's on Etudes.

I logged on and read the syllabus and other info about the class.

I have heard of this! This is something I remember being told when I was much younger, and many older women in my family believe this, although I dont remember their reasoning. I've never really paid any attention to it, and I too thought is was very silly, but I remeber not being able to hold family member's babies when I was younger and on my menses.

Thanks CaRNwnt2b. Also, I tried finding our group on Facebook (I copied and pasted the name of the group in search) and had no luck. Are you all on there? Can someone tell me where to find our class. Thanks.

I was changed to Dameron for both, but noticed that there were openings at my 1st choice, which is San Joaquin general, so I dropped Dameron and added SJGH. I have an off topic question. I purchased my patches for my uniform earlier in the week and when asked where to attach them, the secretary said she didnt know. Where do they go? Is it the right sleeve? Thanks.

Have you all checked your email. The school made some automatic changes to our schedule clinical sites so that we are at the same hospital for both Nursing 1 and 2.