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  1. any LVN's from western career college? or

    tanaynicole replied to yesi12's topic in California Nursing

    In general "career colleges" cost a huge amount of money!!! I went to Bryman for my medical assisting certificate in 1996 and it cost me nearly $9000. and that was almost 10 years ago! It may take...

  2. Moving to BAY AREA too....pls HELP ME!!

    tanaynicole replied to WItoCA's topic in California Nursing

    WItoCA, I don't know of any programs out here that are set up like that, but if you already have, or close to getting your CNA you may look into Kaiser hospitals. I believe they have a forgivable...

  3. Waiting list of Nursing program in Bayarea

    tanaynicole replied to cutiebabyfat's topic in California Nursing

    One word of advice, unless things have changed in recent years if you take the Microbiology class at DeAnza it will not give you enough credits to get into other schools. I know, because I've been...

  4. Conflict of interest?

    tanaynicole replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I would speak with the administrators at your school. My LVN program had a policy that kept students from attending clinical at the hospital they worked at, and my RN program will not let us precept...

  5. NICU certifications?

    tanaynicole posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi there, I'm fairly new to this forum, and I have already enjoyed the shared stories and helpful information. I'm a nursing student, graduating in May, and very interested in working in a NICU. I...

  6. anyone working in Sta. Clara Valley Med?

    tanaynicole replied to qtRN's topic in California Nursing

    I'm a nursing student, and I don't work at VMC, but my school does all of there clinical hours at VMC. I've have learned a lot I'll tell you that, being a teaching hospital you will see a lot of...

  7. LVN to RN program help!!!!

    tanaynicole replied to centinelasurf's topic in LPN to RN

    You should be able to. There is a student in my class that challenged the boards, and is now trying to get her RN. But I would check with the school you plan to attend as well as the BRN. Good Luck...

  8. What to Expect on NCLEX?

    tanaynicole replied to TheCommuter's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my Nclex-pn in March of this year. I don't really remember what the main focus of the test was. I know I got lots of prioritizing questions, a few medication questions that I had no idea of. I...

  9. Northern California Nursing Salaries

    tanaynicole replied to sospaingirl's topic in California Nursing

    I have lived my entire life in the South Bay (San Jose). Yes it is expensive, but SF is higher. As for the quality of life. It's wonderful, downtown has a great night life, restaurants, dancing etc....

  10. Unit Clerks? in san diego

    tanaynicole replied to lolale's topic in California Nursing

    I'm an LVN (working on getting my RN). I worked as a unit clerk for nearly 6 years. I started at about $12/hr in 1998 and was making $19/hr when I quit in April of this year. As far as I know it...

  11. Foreign nurse

    tanaynicole replied to leonard76's topic in California Nursing

    If you are in the South Bay (San Jose/Santa Clara) area; you can complete you IV certification at Mission College. It's one of the continuing eductions courses there. I think you can also take the...

  12. Hey May 06 grads..any of you seeking NICU?

    tanaynicole replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hey there, I'm a May '06 that is also very interested in a NICU placement. I have put in my precept request and NICU is my very first choice. But I have a few questions? in reading the thread I see...

  13. Poll: What do you love about the NICU?

    tanaynicole replied to carolina_girl's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for the NICU love stories. I will be graduating the May and hope to pursue an career in the NICU. I've always known that I wanted to work with babies, or children, but initially the NICU was...

  14. School you'll be attending

    tanaynicole replied to IcantThinkofaName's topic in LPN to RN

    HI, I'm currently enroled at Gavilan college in Gilroy,Ca. Expecting to graduate May 26th 2006 if all goes well. Good luck to you all,

  15. Anyone with information on Salinas Valley area?

    tanaynicole posted a topic in California Nursing

    My husband is taking a new job in Soledad, Ca. I'm a new LVN and just starting to look for work. Does anyone here have any knowledge of what hospitals, nursing facilities in that area? General...

  16. Anyone with information on Salinas Valley area?

    tanaynicole replied to tanaynicole's topic in California Nursing

    krazykatrn, Thanks so much, we actually put off our move until I finish school. I started an RN progam in the fall. But all the information will be great help when I graduate in May and looking for...

  17. Medical Terminology Hell!!!!!

    tanaynicole replied to ChristinaV's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Terminology is a great background course, but dont beat your self up if you don't retain everything. You will be suprised of how much will come back to you when you really need it. I've heard of...

  18. Anyone with information on Salinas Valley area?

    tanaynicole replied to tanaynicole's topic in California Nursing

    By NMC you mean Nativdad Medical

  19. Did Anyone FeeL Nervous before becoming an LPN......

    tanaynicole replied to sweetmom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I just graduated from a LVN program in Dec. And when i started 18mths before I was scared as hell! For me it was not about the blood, urine, or feces. I was the fact that my instructors expected ME...

  20. Excelsior college

    tanaynicole replied to Betty555's topic in Excelsior College

    The program is a good one for thoose that are very self-disaplined. but one word of advice, check with the BON in your state, EC is not recongized in some states ( like CA.) Good luck

  21. Safest/economical place to live in CA?

    tanaynicole replied to X-treme's topic in California Nursing

    Being raised in the Bay Area, I'm likley to favor San Jose, I love it, Lots to do , close to everything and extremly diverse. But I too feel it's too expensive. Sacramento, Folsom, Davis areas are...

  22. Do Kaiser Hospitals Use LVN's?

    tanaynicole replied to Sheri257's topic in California Nursing

    Kaiser is one of the largest facilities in California that uses LVN's. They are uses in the hospital and clinical settings. I'm not sure about the ratios, but when I did my clinicals it was usually...

  23. Would like to work in CA as LVN

    tanaynicole replied to LPN06's topic in California Nursing

    i just recieved my license in the mail, and have been looking for a job for about a month now. I seems that very few of the hopitals (exept for Kaiser) are using LVN's much any more. A of the few...

  24. Who else is taking/has taken Microbiology??

    tanaynicole replied to galaxy781's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking my Micro final next week ( the 23rd). I wish had found this site earlier, I would have been great to have someone else to complain to than my boyfriend. My instructor is great and I really...

  25. Bridge Over From Medical Assistant To Lpn

    tanaynicole replied to davis939's topic in Nursing Career

    If your not interested in entering an LVN program, i suggest that you reasearch you states VN nursing board. In some cases you can challenge the required education if you have enough time/experience...