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  1. 10 months of experience

    muirite replied to Susie2015's topic in General Nursing

    Stay for the full year. After you marry then start working on you PA license. While you visit go ahead and get to know the city and get a list of hospitals close enough to work

  2. 10 months of experience

    muirite replied to Susie2015's topic in General Nursing

    She may have not known that she was getting married. I met my hubby and we were married in much less than a year. Mind you I am pretty religious and 4 month courtship is the norm for

  3. Would it be better to get a bachelor's first or an asociate's?

    muirite replied to Irena67's topic in General Students

    It depends on where you live. Where I am from an ADN may get you a job in a LTC but you pro won't make more than $1 more than an LVN. While working on BSN. Which brings another problem you won't be a...

  4. Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    muirite replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    That's more than cheap it's just down right

  5. Frugality thead:work less, spend less

    muirite replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    If you need a family plan tmobile has great deals. We pay 100 month for 5 phones. You just have to look out for the special as they constantly

  6. What does your school have you wear to the Pinning Ceremony?

    muirite replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

    Depend on where you work. Where I work we must wear the uniforms that they issue to

  7. What does your school have you wear to the Pinning Ceremony?

    muirite replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

    White scrubs to clinical? I did not think any schools did that

  8. What does your school have you wear to the Pinning Ceremony?

    muirite replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

    I think new scrubs would be

  9. What does your school have you wear to the Pinning Ceremony?

    muirite replied to KathyVandy's topic in General Students

    When I finished my LVN program we HAD to buy a set of whites it was embroidered with the schools logo. I wore it once just for the photo op. If you opt to wear a uniform make sure it's something...

  10. Which stethoscope color to choose?

    muirite replied to xxMichelleJxx's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like the pearl

  11. Mom of 2 looking into becoming Lvn put down by recruiter at kaplan

    muirite replied to Rose90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look for cheaper options. I paid less than 4000 including most of my equipment and all of my

  12. Mom of 2 looking into becoming Lvn put down by recruiter at kaplan

    muirite replied to Rose90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow that's a ton of money. Also as an LVN the school was really hard (time wise). I have an amazing support system hubby, mil, and 2 sisters to help with the kids. It was super stressful. I think that...

  13. Insurance changes/Cost of test

    muirite posted a topic in General Nursing

    My job is switching to a high deductible plan as our only insurance option next year. The up side its much much cheaper and the down side is having to pay for services at the beginning of the year. I...

  14. Insurance changes/Cost of test

    muirite replied to muirite's topic in General Nursing

    I asked Quest and the lady at the desk said "the company will bill you" and lab core said about the same

  15. January 2016 Downey , El Monte, Hacienda La Puente LVN, anyone?

    muirite replied to NurseKtine's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I understand I was a career changer as well. I love it. I think those private school are a rip off for the most part. I work in a clinic and whenever someone applies if they are from one of those...

  16. January 2016 Downey , El Monte, Hacienda La Puente LVN, anyone?

    muirite replied to NurseKtine's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    El monte is bar far the cheapest and the most competitive to get in. The test is not that hard just basic high school but if you have been out for a while then you should study. The thing I know...

  17. I need help im caught in between occupational therapy and nursing

    muirite replied to enjolique1992's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe you could look in to becoming a CNA I think it would be a better idea of what nurses do. Where I volunteered at all I was allowed to do was answer phones and show families where the waiting room...

  18. RN vs BSN, is a BSN really worth it?

    muirite replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Where I am from BSN is a must to get hired in a hospital even the better LTC prefer BSN because there are so

  19. LVN to BSN student need an advice!

    muirite replied to Applety8's topic in School, College Programs

    All of the cc are impacted some people apply at many schools like my sister she did 8 lucky to live close to lots. All of the schools were lottery she got in to 2 and alternate for 2. Lots of people...

  20. Why did you become an MA?

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

    California has really dumbed down now you only have to get 10 or 15 draws now and I think I may have done less than 2 dozen injection. It was at a well respected community college. I hear that the for...

  21. Night shift scheduling!

    muirite replied to KBRN15's topic in General Nursing

    I like 3 in row when I worked nights. Loved having 4 days off

  22. Why did you become an MA?

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

    I needed to get experience before I could apply for mt top choice nursing school. They require you to have paid cna, MA, or tech job for 6

  23. Why did you become an MA?

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

    I was a MA before I started my nursing program. I have met MA's that were wonderful and others who that could not take basic vitals. Like one took my pulse at 173 she said it was in the normal range....

  24. LVN to BSN student need an advice!

    muirite replied to Applety8's topic in School, College Programs

    I don't believe that. Tons of schools do lottery so as long as you have the minimum you have an equal chance. If the CC local to you run waiting list moving would be cheaper. Look at the jobs where...

  25. Best way to study for A&P

    muirite replied to pamelaj629's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Make your own flashcards, I used tracing paper to draw and label instead of coloring books. Also if you are looking at coloring book get the ones that are Unlabeled so you have to do it yourself. I...