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  1. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    pnkgirl25 replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh yes they do, but you would have to back into it wearing a bullet proof vest caring a 9mm LOL....I hear Watts California is lovely this time of

  2. Any CNA's out there want to answer a few questions?

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

    How on earth did you keep it together and not laugh your butt off?

  3. Pulled my transcripts and about fell over HELP!!!!!!

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You mean to tell me you don't find it a little odd that a teacher would DROP a no show student only to enroll another student from the waiting list who was also not there?? I would think that a smart...

  4. Pulled my transcripts and about fell over HELP!!!!!!

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well that's kinda sticky. In California the have whats called a BOGFW (Fee waver) You are awarded this based on your income when you apply for financial aid. So did I pay cash money out of my pocket...

  5. Should I become a CNA while I'm taking my 2 years of prerequisites for RN School?

    pnkgirl25 replied to Kaley_G4466's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's what I'm doing. I am just wrapping up my CNA program now. When that is done I am taking the acute CNA cert. program. I then plan on applying to every hospital within 50 miles. I figure it will...

  6. Pulled my transcripts and about fell over HELP!!!!!!

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmmm I wonder how that would work since some of the classes where used to get my Degree. When you say start from scratch do you mean erase everything and start over? Hmmm I'm starting to think 22 W's...

  7. I know this sounds crazy, but......

    pnkgirl25 replied to Kat_everdeen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it has been awhile give it a try again I was AWFUL in math. So bad I took Algebra 1 NINE times and FAILED each time before I finally passed it (10th time s charm right :thankya:). It was the last...

  8. Pulled my transcripts and about fell over HELP!!!!!!

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To be honest, I never really had a need too. I always knew my grades. And every time I needed to provide a school with a transcript it was always an "official" copy which had to be sealed and hand...

  9. How do you afford /pay for school?

    pnkgirl25 replied to GodIs082010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Board of Governors Fee Waiver, Pell Grant, Cal Grant, Stanford Loan, Spousal Support (just got divorced), child support...and I slang coffee at Starbucks 2 days a week. But I'm wrapping up my CNA...

  10. Will my chances be harmed if I retake prereq courses?

    pnkgirl25 replied to clg0213's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Many of the schools in my area (California) only look at the first score as well. AND on top of that they only look at your first TEAS score too. This has me scared to death becuase if you fail it you...

  11. "LVN 30 unit option" Only valid in CA?

    pnkgirl25 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was looking at my options for an LVN-RN bridge at some of the community colleges? A few of the colleges say if you do the LVN 30 unit option it is only valid for a California RN license. Does that...

  12. help please(does getting a lien affect obtaining a lvn license)

    pnkgirl25 replied to tsanchez77's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Actually someone in one of my info sessions a few months ago asked this vary same question and our teacher said no. A lien (while not good) it is not a felony or a misdemeanor. You can always call the...

  13. Need info on: Test of Adult Basic Education (Tabe)

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

    I am so happy to hear I was not the only one that didn't think it was easy. I failed the applied math portion by 4 points. Now granted the only thing I studied for was % and fractions so the algebra,...

  14. LVN School

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

    Hi Puddin2day, I tired to send you a private message but I guess I cant because I have too few posts. If you read this can you send me a message or send me an e-mail. I have a question in regards to...

  15. HELP!!! Student Loans/ Financial Aid and Private LVN School...Ques

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you for the heads up on this! I called them today and actually found out they offer services for people who were self-employed who are no longer self-employed. One of the programs is an LVN...

  16. HELP!!! Student Loans/ Financial Aid and Private LVN School...Ques

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in California Nursing

    Because of my current situation (in the middle of a divorce) I am tied to the state of California for the next 2 years. After the divorce is final I am free to move where ever I want. The only reason...

  17. Graduated 20 yrs ago, failed and now studying for NCLEX

    pnkgirl25 replied to VEBERT1020's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    HOLLY COW BATMAN!!!! And here I am a single mom of one girl going through a divorce and I'm complaining.....you just made me realize I need to Shut the **** up and just get it done. My hat goes off to...

  18. For all you new grads...what does your resume look like?

    pnkgirl25 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am just about to enter the nursing program and am starting to get a little worried because I have no medial background what so ever. I'm 31 years old and my career has been in event management. For...

  19. A few questions regarding schooling and experiance.

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Psychiatric

    I actually found a handful of schools in California that do a bridge from a Psych tech to an RN. Cerritos College, Pasadena City College and Cypress College are a

  20. A few questions regarding schooling and experiance.

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Psychiatric

    In California it's a little different. A Psych tech is higher then a CNA and also on the same level as a LVN (from what I was told). Psych techs are even licensed by the same board. I am looking into...

  21. LVN/LPT and Xray Tech....Torn between two careers...HELP

    pnkgirl25 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was recently accepted into my schools LVN and LPT program (licensed psychiatric technician) so I basically get to choose which program I want (one year program). My ultimate goal is to work in psych...

  22. LVN/LPT and Xray Tech....Torn between two careers...HELP

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

    Well thats the other issue...the job outlook on both are crap! I see both LVN's and Xray techs saying its impossible to find a job...top that off with the fact that I'm in CA and the outlook is just...

  23. Do I have to work in LTC?

    pnkgirl25 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am starting a CNA class in a week while I wait for a spot to open up at a local school for their LVN or RN class. I decided to take the CNA class becuase I have no background int he health care...

  24. Should I pay or should I wait?

    pnkgirl25 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys for your help. I have decided to avoid the private schools all together. I looked into Downey Adult school in my area and they offer an LVN program as well as a CNA program. I'm going...

  25. Should I pay or should I wait?

    pnkgirl25 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm 31 years old and in the middle of a divorce (one month in). I am looking to go back to school for nursing and every community college in my area has a 3-4 year wait list. I already have my AA...