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WonderousIvy BSN

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  1. Military spouse overseas

    Are you currently a nurse in Germany? We may be pcsing there-wondering how difficult it is to actually find a job?
  2. Should I give up my dream job or risk my marriage?

    I'm a military spouse and it's hard! I have dream job(s) and things I'd really love to do that wouldn't really benefit our marriage. Luckily my husband is super understanding and we always come up with a plan to make both of us happy. I respect his c...
  3. What did you do before nursing?

    First job was at Chuck e cheese in high school..yes I was chuck. Lol which sucked because I'm 5 foot one and the suit is built for a 6'5 male . I decided I need to go to college then ha. Completed a CNA program senior year of hs. I then worked as wed...
  4. Timeline for endorsing RN license to CA

    It takes about 1.2 lifetimes to hear back from them [emoji23]ca is sooo slow!
  5. New ADN nurse going to England

    Hi! I hope you enjoy England, my mum is from there and we lived there almost 10yrs. Because you're an American nurse I would stick to working on base while there. You can keep your current states license and practice (from what I know). I'm not sure ...
  6. Hi! Another mil spouse and af brat! It's a struggle getting your career started in this lifestyle but it is doable. I ultimately got all my prereqs finished for BSN but couldn't get in because of the waiting list here in California. I went the privat...
  7. Pearson Trick

    I did the trick in December 15 and it worked it would never let me reschedule. It did this for everyone else I know to
  8. December 2015 California LPN Test Takers...

    I did do the Pearson vue trick though and it's been accurate for me and everyone else I know
  9. December 2015 California LPN Test Takers...

    I took mine 12/16 and got my results Jan 13
  10. Pay what money?
  11. Moving mid program...Pre-licensure

    Thanks I contacted them a yesterday and they r willing to work with me but I may have to fly back to Cali every 3months for two weeks.. For two years! And phew I don't think I can afford that lol
  12. Moving mid program...Pre-licensure

    Hello all! I'm a military spouse residing in California. I'm wondering if anyone could give me some information pertaining to this program. We are expected to move out of state in about one year. I have no problem flying to my clinical sites, but I ...
  13. LPN/LVN to RN California almost impossible!!

    Dbfitch are you talking about Carrington college off of Folsom Blvd? They r very expensive. I went there for my LVN and got robbedddddd but I hear that Unitek LVN to RN program is quite good.
  14. What does an addictions nurse do at work?

    I work in an inpatient detox in California. I'm a new grad LVN I don't find the experience challenging or even interesting. I'm the youngest nurse in our company and feel as though people try to take advantage of me because of my age . I appreciate t...
  15. Pv trick works california dec 8, 2015

    Well then...
  16. Anyone going to/went to Carrington college?

    Went through the VN program in Sacramento. It's quick and you're done but the experience was...horrible. I hear better things about the bridge but the VN experience made me scared to go back.
  17. UTA online AP BSN program- with a baby

    Are clinical EVERY weekend and is it every weekend throughout the entire program? I live in CA and would like to do the online AP BSN but would I have to relocate??
  18. Is it okay to have snacks in my pockets for clinical?

    yes! stuff almonds or something in there. patients hate hangry (hungry+angry) nurses
  19. Carrington College Cali

    Sorry I've been so busy i never logged on! Well, Carrington is a lot of things. I chose to stay positive throughout my experience. It's very expensive,it can be really disorganized, its a private school so some of your classmates will feel "entitled"...
  20. Staying healthy and fit in nursing school

    Hi all, I'm currently in nursing school and I'm noticing my pants are becoming a little snug! Any tips from other students on how exactly they have stayed fit and healthy during the craziness of nursing school? Feel free to share quick recipes,teas,...
  21. Carrington College Cali

    Here is what is on the website: Our Sacramento Registered Nursing LVN to RN program allows LVNs to build on the credit they earned during their Licensed Vocational Nurse training (also known as Licensed Practical Nurse in some states). It enables LV...
  22. Carrington College Cali

    You can recieve an LVN degree and I BELIEVE you receive an ADN after the RN program (im currently clarifying this with my rep). The LVN program is pretty intense. The material is not particularly hard but it's FAST. I'll post when I get clarification...
  23. DUI as a student? What's to come?

    Do you know of anyone with dismissed misdemeanors? I'm finishing my LVN program now and hoping it won't give me a problem later
  24. Carrington College Cali

    Hey Jennyroo, That's a huge concern to the majority of people that attend Carrington. To be honest there are many lifestyle changes that will have to happen. I currently have three loans, two federal and one private. However, in a few months I have t...
  25. I'm now admitted into a LVN program that starts in a few weeks. I'm concerned that I won't be able to participate in "clinical at a state hospital",specifically a peds rotation. Details: petty theft charge 3years ago, deferred prosecution..then late...