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  1. debating dropping lpn program to save up for traditional program

    pnkgirl25 replied to sbear24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    And why cant you get FASFA Help? Most private school will work out something for you. I know my school offered a private loan directly through them and it was not based on

  2. debating dropping lpn program to save up for traditional program

    pnkgirl25 replied to sbear24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I can understand your concern. I was in the same boat. I went ahead and skipped the community college (Waiting list are 3+ years long in CA) I said screw it and went right to a private school. Sure...

  3. $8.25 an hour...*** is this normal?

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No, thank god I did't pay a lot for my CNA training or I would be MAD! I was all signed up and had paid my deposit for the CNA class at a local adult school. The program was $1500 and I paid a $200...

  4. Working Mothers: What is your work schedule?

    pnkgirl25 replied to peachshan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    oh yeah thats tough. I was lucky enough to be able to do the CNA program full time during the day without working. Have you checked with the redcross? I know they have a Saturday and Sunday only...

  5. Working Mothers: What is your work schedule?

    pnkgirl25 replied to peachshan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a single mom so its a little harder for me plus im in LVN school full time during the day. My schedule will be 12 hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. (36 hours total) 7pm-7am. This allows me to...

  6. question about keeping CNA license active

    pnkgirl25 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Looks like I might have a job offer (fingers crossed). The position is as a residential treatment center counselor. It's a treatment center for adolescents who have eating disorders or other mental...

  7. question about keeping CNA license active

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    On second thought I just looked up my exp. date and it's 2015. Ill be done with my lvn in October of 2013 so I guess it really does not matter since at that point I won't need it anymore...

  8. PCT Oncology/Telemetry

    pnkgirl25 replied to guest2512's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Where are you located? In CA PCT start at about $13. You dont want to low ball yourself like that. If they had asked me what I was looking for pay wise I would have just said. "Since I have a...

  9. First day if clinicals

    pnkgirl25 replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No

  10. First day if clinicals

    pnkgirl25 replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't feel bad. Same thing happened to me only it was my last week of clinical and I actually did throw up... o_0 luckly the patient laughed about it but all the nurses laughed at me and nick named...

  11. Start LVN school in 2 weeks MAJOR panic attack

    pnkgirl25 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So I start school in a little over 2 weeks. Today I had to go in and complete my registration. I couldn't sleep all last night. Was having MAJOR panic attacks. They made me feel a little better but I...

  12. 30 Unit RN option

    pnkgirl25 posted a topic in California Nursing

    In California we have a 30 unit RN option that will allow you to practice as a RN in the state of California only. My question is, if I decided to later go on to complete my BSN will I still be...

  13. 30 Unit RN option

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in California Nursing

    thank

  14. clinical care package

    pnkgirl25 replied to pd4993's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Pens, note pads, hand sanitizer, vics (perfect for putting on your upper lip to mask smells), starbucks gift cards, hair ties, note cards, pocket medical dictionary, insoles for shoes, compressions...

  15. how much more do you get paid for being a CNA instead of an uncertified aide?

    pnkgirl25 replied to afwv's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In California it looks like $8.00 an hour. If I see one more job posting with $8 an hour pay I'm going to scream. The ones that really get me are the ones like this one Right At Home. They want a CNA...

  16. How much anatomy do CNAs need to know?

    pnkgirl25 replied to aaron_j_sutter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    very very basic. The only anatomy I remember is where to find pulse

  17. Orange County LVN Program

    pnkgirl25 replied to DaniLove's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't know if you are open to private schools but I was just at Summit College in Anaheim the other day taking my CNA test and I know they have an LVN program. I think they even have a part-time...

  18. Start LVN school in 2 weeks MAJOR panic attack

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My school includes all of our books, its part of the tuition (private school). That is a good idea. I will email them and ask them if they have a book list. I know when I was there today they had a...

  19. Transfer issues with LVN to RN?

    pnkgirl25 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I start LVN school in a few weeks (Private school...yeah I know I know but I got tired of waiting). Anyways, my goal is to jump right from lvn into an RN bridge program (I hope at a city college). I...

  20. $8.25 an hour...*** is this normal?

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yup! I already applied for that. Thank

  21. California New Grads Question For You...

    pnkgirl25 posted a topic in California Nursing

    If you graduated in 2012 I would love to hear how your job search went. How Long Did It Take To Find A Job Where was the job (LTC, Doc Office, Detention Center...etc) What was your pay Name of school...

  22. California New Grads Question For You...

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in California Nursing

    ughh thats

  23. Roll Call: Starting Sp 2013 LPN

    pnkgirl25 replied to IAmNotForgotten's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I start Jan 14th it's a10 month program. I'm scared out of my mind but have no other choice but to pass. My life and my daughters future depends on

  24. Resume Help Please

    pnkgirl25 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First Last Name Address City State, Zip Code © Phone Number (e) Email Career Objective Nursing Student, Certified CNA/Home Health Aid and Phlebotomist trained individual is seeking part-time or per...

  25. Any one in/has been in a 10 month LPN program? few questions

    pnkgirl25 replied to countrygirl1234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I dont know if they are "cutting anything out". I know the program that I am in is 10 weeks monday-frida7 7am-3pm. Most of the other programs I looked at that were 12 months were usually mon-thur from...