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sgherzi4

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  1. Where does ISU do clinicals in California?

    sgherzi4 posted a topic in Indiana State University

    Hi; Maybe some can enlighten me a bit; where in California can I do clinicals? I searched on the ISU website but only find facilities OUTSIDE on CA - mostly in Indiana. I guess I might have to call...

  2. What is your current LPN salary

    sgherzi4 replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ms. Mig; Who are you that I know you? Where are you

  3. Any graduates from North Valley Occupation Center?

    sgherzi4 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Are any of you out there past or recent graduates from the LVN program @ North Valley Occupational Center, Mission Hills CA? I graduated in 1981 and it was a wonderful training program. I had such...

  4. How long do dialysis patients live?

    sgherzi4 posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi all; About how long can one expect an elderly person to survive on HD; he began treatments 7 yrs ago when he was 80. Now he is experiencing pain during txs; begging not to be sent to the tx center...

  5. Distance Learning - I'm all ears....

    sgherzi4 replied to raiderz1973's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yep; I DO agree with you; it is just so difficult breaking down those hug, high walls that seems to keep up where we are! I that MOST of the nursing programs here in CA will NOT take science credits...

  6. Distance Learning - I'm all ears....

    sgherzi4 replied to raiderz1973's topic in Online Distance Learning

    It seems that CA Board of Nursing is a real pain in the b*tt...one would think :hey - we have a nursing shortage; lets make it easier for those LVNs (whom we don't like anyway) to become "Real...

  7. Distance Learning - I'm all ears....

    sgherzi4 replied to raiderz1973's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi all' THANKS to caliotter3 for her priceless advice! I had an appointment tomorrow AM with a rep. (AKA salesman) from TCN..now going to cancel that appointment. I am going to just register with ISU...

  8. Any Good LVN/LPN Nursing Schools in L.A?

    sgherzi4 replied to LatinArab's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi all; I am a graduate of North Valley Occupation Center's LVN program back in 1981 and it was a TERRIFIC program. We trained in everythhing - from Central Supply learning how to make sterile packs...

  9. Does anyone else here have to dress up like Nurse Rachett for graduation?

    sgherzi4 replied to 3sodapop's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, my adult education school in Los Angeles had that mandate when I graduated many years ago. I was, in fact, very very proud to wear that white dress uniform, shoes and my nursing school cap! It...

  10. i've been trying for almost 10 years now ..

    sgherzi4 replied to lauralauranurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey... You have to decided what you REALLY, REALLY want out of your career and then go for it. There were always be sacrifices along the way (don't I know this) either financial or personal - such as...

  11. Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

    sgherzi4 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi... Graduated 1981 from LA City Schools/ LVN program and have been working ever since. I live in a remote area - about one hour away from any community colleges where the RN program is offered. I...

  12. valley presbyterian hospital (van nuys), L.A

    sgherzi4 replied to newname's topic in California Nursing

    I LOVED working @ VPH as an LVN - worked there in ALL med/surg/ICU areas for over 10 years and was treated VERY well; respected and commended for my level of nursing care. Even though I have been gone...

  13. How To Get into Corrections as Lvn in california

    sgherzi4 replied to timgirl2121's topic in Correctional

    Go to the California Department of Corrections online; there is an online application and easy "test" for you to take...but beware...watch and guard your new license very carefully...I used to work in...

  14. Must have items??

    sgherzi4 replied to mamac0805's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey mama; Have only ONE word for you...PENS...and lots of them! If the hospital you are going to be working at is NOT computer based then you will bo doing lots of documentation. I cannot tell you...

  15. Any Lpn's that would never become a RN?

    sgherzi4 replied to kgard7777's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey.. Responding to the question: no, I decided LOONNGG ago that I would never pursue the RN option. I wanted to be the best mom to my two sons; and like pagandeva have done just about EVERYTHING...

  16. Why do I always hear, why are you ONLY doing LPN?

    sgherzi4 replied to agldragonRN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks...pagandeva2000 for your inspiring testimony!!!! I am just like you....I chose NOT to go on for my RN...I am 52 and don't have the energy to do all that textwork; and clinicals and you KNOW...

  17. Professionalism

    sgherzi4 replied to dbledutchs's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We experience just that same thing here where I work as a LTC/Med/Surg LVN in our small local hospital. It has happened time and again with this ONE LVN...she is constantly writing people up for...

  18. Salary question

    sgherzi4 replied to tiffdeandre's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi; Can anyone please tell me what the salary ranges are for LVN in TX with 27 years experience? How is the COL as compared to Central California? We need to get our of CA...everything is way, way...

  19. Online Micro/ A&P courses with LAB???

    sgherzi4 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey everyone; I couldn't find the "sticky" that I read a few nights ago about online Micro and A&P courses with Labs...anyone know of some good ones? BYU does NOT have a lab with their Micro...

  20. Why did you stay an LPN?

    sgherzi4 replied to pandafever's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I have been an LPN (LVN here in CA) for 25 years...entertained the thought of getting my RN...for ONLY the prestige...not a good enough reason any day! I work in a small town here in Central CA and...

  21. Why did you stay an LPN?

    sgherzi4 replied to pandafever's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey "Big B"; Have you "rolled over" to the CO yet?? If not, are you planning on becoming a state LVN? They offered me a job but I cannot take it for such low pay..after benefits and taxes, and...

  22. New Jersey License by endorsement

    sgherzi4 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi; How does one get an LPN license in New Jersey? I cannot find out anything on the web page for the nursing board back there. I would like to see if I can obtain one by endorsement but since I took...

  23. LVN Wages in California

    sgherzi4 replied to Lw2381's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LVN Wage Hi.... I have been an LVN for 25 years and currently work in a State Prison where I make $34/hr through a nursing agency. Have been there since Jan. of this

  24. CA.LVN to RN Bridge Program

    sgherzi4 posted a topic in California Nursing

    Has anyone here in CA gone through this program? I have been an LVN for 25 years and tired of the lack of respect and poor pay that we receive. I am considering going the "30 unit option" through...

  25. $12 an hour?!

    sgherzi4 replied to HisTreasure's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi...Move to CA. Salaries are much higher here. I make $23/hour as an