claudia1986

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1. Applying to UCLA MECN to start Fall 2015?

   claudia1986 replied to ceecoxy's topic in California Nursing

   Just got my denial

2. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

   claudia1986 replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Congrats on getting into RN school! I would do the same thing! That's exactly how I feel about

3. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

   claudia1986 replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Story of my life!!! Seriously!!! Thanks for the advice. :) It's great!!! Yes, the reason I considered LVN first is because my original plan was to pay off all my debt BEFORE I started an RN, BSN or...

4. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

   claudia1986 replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Applying to both is a great idea. I guess i'm trying to get ahead of myself and i want to start LVN NOW lol... It's really tough to feel like i'm just waiting and waiting. I just have to really sit...

5. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

   claudia1986 replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I'm glad you found something that worked for you! :) I guess I'm reaching a stage where I am realizing that my goals wouldn't be as quickly attainable as I thought. I decided to become a nurse at 21,...

6. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

   claudia1986 replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I truly wish I could turn in my car But I have done some research and I believe that would be considered a "voluntary repossession" and would appear on my credit as such. It has the same value as a...

7. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

   claudia1986 replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   That is true! We have some great ADN schools in my area but they are competitive. Most are through lottery systems, some do it with point systems. It would be naive for me to say that I am starting...

8. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

   claudia1986 replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   LPN sounds tempting! Especially because I can get started right away, and I have seen a demand for them where I work. I feel that I am safe to say that my current boss will even create an extra LVN...

9. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

   claudia1986 replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hahaha thanks for deciding for me! I think I am leaning towards the RN route first. Be it ADN or BSN (whichever I can get into). I am all for working while in school... I would just have to find...

10. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

    claudia1986 replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most of my credit card debt is under my dad's name, with a card he let me borrow to consolidate my debts when I was about 21. So declaring bankruptcy would only clear me of very little... That's the...

11. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

    claudia1986 replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The perks and benefits are great... And I will have lots of opportunities if I become a nurse. But my current position is not where I want to be forever. I'm in a huge medical facility and my...

12. El Camino College point system question

    claudia1986 replied to sairybear's topic in California Nursing

    Does anyone know what happens if you already took the

13. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

    claudia1986 replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ok, ok.

14. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

    claudia1986 replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i have looked into those! they sound great.

15. Need Advice!!! RN or LVN!? Pls read, very complex situation!

    claudia1986 replied to claudia1986's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I guess I have an advantage because I don't have kids or a husband!!! Thanks for your advice and insight. Makes complete sense. That is alot of