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I was just wondering.. I'm finishing Nursing school and I'm planning on applying for a job to the hospital I had surgery at. I still had a $800+ balance, but I know the bill was transferred to a bill collector (my head is screaming interest..guhh)... It's a long story involving having crappy insurance, and being broke via college (lol), I'm sure a lot can relate.. I guess my question is, could my chances of getting hired (despite the job market) at the hospital be diminished if the people in HR found out that I have a remaining balance and then some? There are two old threads with a similar question, but I just wanted to have some fresher and current insights..

Is there a difference between LVN-RN and LVN-BSN? I mean, it should be straight forward, right? LV-RN is when you go from being an LVN to become an RN (associates degree) AND LVN-BSNn is when you go from LVN to an RN (with a BSN)? Do you have to be an RN (associates) to become a RN (bachelors) from being an LVN? like a 1-2-3 step?? Or, can I automatically jump to an Lvn-BSN program after several years experiences of being an LVN? What are advanced placements? I'm looking at LVN-RN/BSN programs around the bay - like at SFSU, USF, and Dominican U. It seems like Dominican U has the LVN-BSN program ... and the other two, you can only get a certificate of being an RN after taking 30 units.. (I'm assuming not even an associates.. blahhhh). So I'm guessing it's more favorable if I jump to the LBN-BSN option? I've read a lot of threads online, and it seems like a lot of people are confused by it (or I'm just confusing myself). Also, I know LVN jobs are becoming more obsolete in Hospitals, but I've heard that they're booming in Home Cares and LTC (from what I've been reading..) Can Anyone attest to this? Anyone living in CA/Bay Area-ish area would be useful?

umm..where can I go/find the canadian nursing forum? hahaI tried looking scouting around and no luck.

thank you!

I was just wondering if they're still hiring any LVN/LPN's in Calgary, Alberta? And does anyone know how the job market for nurses (LPN specifically) across Calgary/Canada is? I know here in the U.S., LPN jobs are becoming more obsolete...unfortunately. I have a cousin in Calgary who is an RN and told me that the hospitals are in are hiring nurses, rn's and lpn's. Can anyone attest to this? Also how do "get" an "arranged employment"? Working permit? (that hopefully lead a way to permanent residency) I am currently in California and working my way through to be a LPN/LVN and eventually become an RN. Any input would be appreciated! Thanks for your time!