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  1. CNA Clinical Hours Question

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

    Check your

  2. 8 month lvn to RN program at carrington college

    MAtoLVN replied to newwaverider00's topic in LPN to RN

    You have to have all of your prerequisites done or you have to do their VND program which is vocational nursing degree and its 16 months long and about $30,000. I'm not sure if they have changed the...

  3. Carrington College California March Start date

    MAtoLVN posted a topic in California Nursing

    Anyone going to Carrington College in Sacramento staring March 4th for LVN? Have you purchased your own books or are you going through the school? I'm so excited. Anyone else going to work. I'm...

  4. Carrington College California March Start date

    MAtoLVN replied to MAtoLVN's topic in California Nursing

    I bought all my books except for 4 online. They were way cheaper. Do you have any medical experience? I'm excited for orientation on the 27th. I'm super nervous. Do you live close to the

  5. lvn programs anywhere in california

    MAtoLVN replied to fjeorgee's topic in California Nursing

    The adult schools where I live are very competitive and there are not many. They are highly impacted. Also very few cc's where I live offer the LVN program. I'm going to a private school that will...

  6. How many will go on to get their RN?

    MAtoLVN replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    After graduating with my lvn and taking the state test I plan on working for 2 years while finishing my prerequisites before bridging. I'm looking into bridging from lvn to

  7. Two job offers. Finally! My first nuring job!!

    MAtoLVN replied to serenitylove14's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!

  8. How much was your LPN/LVN school?

    MAtoLVN replied to tempestxoxo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow that's nice! My books were over

  9. Carrington College California March Start date

    MAtoLVN replied to MAtoLVN's topic in California Nursing

  10. How much was your LPN/LVN school?

    MAtoLVN replied to tempestxoxo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I live in

  11. New LVN student... please Help!!!

    MAtoLVN replied to nerdydeeneen's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Depends what you want to do. For me I'm doing the lvn program and then bridging to rn eventually. Time and money are big considerations. Lots of places for example ltc and jails hire lvns. Depends on...

  12. How much was your LPN/LVN school?

    MAtoLVN replied to tempestxoxo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm actually paying for most of it without any loans. At least half of it and I'm working while going to school. I also live at home so I have no bills except cell phone, gas, and car insurance. I...

  13. How much was your LPN/LVN school?

    MAtoLVN replied to tempestxoxo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My LVN school is about $47,000. It includes books, scrubs, and a nclex study class. I know it is expensive but I couldn't afford to wait around

  14. Kaplan, Carrington, or Unitek?

    MAtoLVN replied to CNA1991's topic in California Nursing

    I'm starting Carrington in Sacramento in March. I have a friend that went there for LVN and then did his RN there. He said it was worth

  15. Whats your favorite montra or saying?

    MAtoLVN replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    I'm obsessed with "it's a beautiful day to save lives" -Grey's Anatomy. It reminds me that everyday is a great day to save someone whether its from illness or themselves. It reminds me to be the...

  16. Another run of the mill "did I violate".

    MAtoLVN replied to hhnurse0407's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes, that is a violation. Why would you even bring that up? How would you like it if someone mentioned that you had medical issues in front of a friend. Or in general someone who you knew your info...

  17. taking blood pressure

    MAtoLVN replied to deepurple's topic in General Nursing

    Left arm is more accurate as it is closer to the

  18. Certified Medical Assistant

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

    I live in California and make $20 an hour as a CMA in a jail. LVN's make $35 and RN's make and average of $50 where I work. Most of my former classmates make $9-$12 as a CMA if they found a

  19. Uniform color requirements

    MAtoLVN replied to Spika RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    He is a guy. I understand him not wanting to wear turquoise. Have you tried seeing if they could change it to a more gender neutral

  20. Need Scope advice

    MAtoLVN replied to bluedove1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a littman classic 2 and I love it! I got it engraved for free

  21. Favorite scrubs brands

    MAtoLVN replied to thelittledoe's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my koi's!!! I haven't tried greys anatomy ones

  22. tell me about your most embarrassing job interview!

    MAtoLVN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Wow some of those are ridiculous. When I was 16 I really wanted a job and a local place was hiring. I was so nervous I made my mom come with me so she could wait in the car while I picked up an...

  23. Trade Schools- Are they a waste of money? Is anyone happy with a trade school?

    MAtoLVN replied to B.Hall527's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    As an MA I don't believe it is a waste of time. You do learn things like giving injections, medical terminology, taking vitals and EKG's. Plus you get comfortable dealing with other's heath care...

  24. only lvn,lpn classes.

    MAtoLVN replied to cna1708's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    As far as I'm aware there are no online LVN programs because you need the clinical portion. Have you tried looking into night classes for it or part time which don't meet

  25. cna is it worth it..?

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

    If you really want to be a LVN then a CNA route might be good for you. I work as a MA/CNA in California at a jail and make $20 plus shift differential. My mom is a CNA at a hospital and makes $24 plus...