SparkleShine

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1. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

   SparkleShine replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

   I was going to attend the San Mateo campus because it is closer to me and starts the pre-req next month but I need more time to pay off the cost of the pre-req class so I'll be signing up for the...

2. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

   SparkleShine replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

   Christine2009, did the mnemonics help you at all when used them? Also do you record all the lectures or do you just record the ones right before a big

3. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

   SparkleShine replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

   Small world indeed. I've never used mnemonics for studying/learning. I will have to look those up too. I am a medical assistant but currently doing the SAHM thing while the hubby works. Are you in the...

4. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

   SparkleShine replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

   Modesto would be way too far for me, Concord is already going to be 1 hour on BART and a 25-30 min walk after but I'd used the ride to read, study flash cards, etc. and I could listen to lectures I've...

5. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

   SparkleShine replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

   Wow, 2 1/2 hours away, you are hardcore, Lol. Makes me feel like a wimp for worrying about the commute I'll have whether I go to the San Mateo campus or the Concord

6. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

   SparkleShine replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

   Which

7. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

   SparkleShine replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

   Just got the book for the pre-req class for only $8.00! I love

8. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

   SparkleShine replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

   Thanks. Did you sign up for day or evening class? I'm still trying to figure out which I'd like to

9. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

   SparkleShine replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

   I would like a copy of the book list please. Also do you know whether the fees for the pre-req class have to be paid in full by the time the class begins or do they let you make monthly payments till...

10. Online lvn training at a school that is not a joke

    SparkleShine replied to Shortandfeisty's topic in California Nursing

    I'm afraid your options are limited to going to one of the private schools like Unitek as you mentioned or going to one of the community colleges and trying to get into their LVN program through the...

11. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

    SparkleShine replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

    You must have talked to that same admissions rep Mitch, he must be their only admissions rep because they never have anyone else there. I didn't want to deal with him because years ago when I was...

12. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

    SparkleShine replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

    I'm going to the San Mateo campus this Friday for my 1st meeting so I'll keep you

13. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

    SparkleShine replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you. I was looking into unitek mainly because its so close to me and the program is shorter but I do worry about their program being too compressed and intense and the pre-reqs cost is just not...

14. Anyone attending Gurnick Academy LVN program??

    SparkleShine replied to iamjennifer's topic in School, College Programs

    I am looking at this school as well. I live near Fremont so my main concern is the commute time. It would be nice to find someone to carpool with if i get in. I was pleased to find that the tuition at...

15. New student with questions, please help!

    SparkleShine replied to BoondockSaint's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i've heard the job market here in the sf bay area isn't very good, especially for new grads but i'm not letting that stop me from going for my dream. as much as i'd hate to leave my mom & other...