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  1. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

    BTW, I meant to say before, "...shouldn't be a major
  2. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

    Christine - True, employment should be a major concern... Another big thing is if by going to Gurnick, would I be able to transfer into a LVN to RN, like at Modesto Junior College. Is it based on...
  3. I found a good way to bridge to RN.

    I'm just concerned about the distance. I don't have the most reliable
  4. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

    Christine, How are you like the school so far? Did you shop around and look at other programs? I'm thinking about going to the one in Modesto. Did they give you stats for grads getting employment? -...
  5. I need to know... Do Gurnick LVN get hired easily?

    Do you think it would be worth working as a CNA while completing a ADN/RN program? The pay makes me cringe, but the practical exp might be worth it. What do you think? I was also considering doing a...
  6. 39 and just starting?? Am I crazy?

    Hi, my name is Jeanie and like I said in the title of this post, I am thirty-nine. I know there have been other people that have posted about their age, but it looks like I might be older than they...
  7. I found a good way to bridge to RN.

    Nevermind. Found it. http://www.mjc.edu/prospective/programs/alliedhealth/lvn/index.html Thanks for all the input. You guys are so
  8. I found a good way to bridge to RN.

    Can you point me towards the site that has the LVN program at MJC? I only see the LVN to ADN Advanced Placement Pathway and the ADN program, but not a straight
  9. I found a good way to bridge to RN.

    Hm... nevermind, I found some stuff. At this point I really need to know if grads from Gurnick easily get hired in this area. I know the school will tell me that they do, but I need to ask people that...
  10. I found a good way to bridge to RN.

    Can u post the links that you found about them being for-profit? I want to read more about them.
  11. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts

  12. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in Concord

    Why should she not expect to get a job in a long time? I was going to inquire about the Modesto location, but am now wondering if I should at all. So, back to your statement... Do LVNs that grad from...
  13. I found a good way to bridge to RN.

    angeloa22.... Did you inquire about the program at Gurnick in Modesto before going to Carrington? I see that Carrington has a LVN to RN bridge too. I wish we were closer to Sac!!!
  14. I found a good way to bridge to RN.

    Oh, I see that they're accredited. I wish they were
  15. I found a good way to bridge to RN.

    angeloa22 - Wow, so you're driving about an hr to get there? Do the classes transfer, like if you wanted to go get your RN at MJC or somewhere else? How much is the tuition? Is it accredited...
  16. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in Concord

    the vn program is accredited by bvnpt - board of vocational nursing and psychiatric technicians. board of vocational nursing and psychiatric technicians -
  17. Gurnick Academy for LVN

    I just posted a comment about this school.... I don't know anything yet, but am going to go check it out in a few days. Did you find out anything
  18. Is it a good idea to be working in the medical field while in nursing school (ADN or BSN)? (ie. become a phlebotomist or EKG tech while also studying to get RN). Is anyone doing this? I am just so...
  19. Nursing PreReq in 1 1/2 years.

    What healthcare job did you have while in
  20. A job in the medical field while in nursing school?

    NA = nurse
  21. 39 and just starting?? Am I crazy?

    Thx, everyone for your responses. This site is wonderful! I feel so much better knowing that I'm reeeeeally not alone in starting late. I just find myself constantly "doing the math" in my head about...