Hi KK80, I am also in California and was looking at WGU, too. I'm already and LVN, but it seems WGU does not have a bridge program, so it seems that pre-licensure is my only option with WGU. How is...
I'm currently at Skyline college finishing up my science classes to apply for RN programs. I was initially going to do CSM, but when I talked to my boss about it, I felt a tad discouraged by her...
NurseKayeBSNtoMSN replied to mountainclimber's topic in California Nursing
The job market here is touch and go. The jobs that will come easiest will be those that don't pay what a nurse is worth and will overwork and use you. My best advice is to find a new grad program. I...
NurseKayeBSNtoMSN replied to Hotyoungmom's topic in Excelsior College
Thanks, caliotter3. I got this reply from Excelsior this afternoon: California will not allow you to get your RN license in their state with our degree. However, you can work in a government facility,...
NurseKayeBSNtoMSN replied to Hotyoungmom's topic in Excelsior College
So, I work for the UC system which is federal... If I were to obtain my RN from Excelsior, could I continue to work for the medical center? Also, if I were to take an ADN-BSN or MSN program, would my...
NurseKayeBSNtoMSN replied to Toia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I graduated 1.5 years before I took my NCLEX. Look into Hurst Review or Kaplan. They really help with getting that core information back into your head. I made the mistake of taking one NCLEX without...
NurseKayeBSNtoMSN replied to mejajo02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I suppose you can say I'm on the same boat. I enjoy my clinical setting position (I've never in my 10+ years of my medical career have I had a normal M-F 9-5), but I'm the lowest of the totem pole. My...
I took my NCLEX-PN the same day as you and I only did the PVT on Friday and got the good pop up. I plan on driving my happy butt up to Sacramento and delivering my check and getting my license myself....
So, I took the exam on the 23rd. I was taking "exams" online and a couple weeks ago I was scoring REALLY LOW (below 55), then the week before, up to the night before, I was scoring 60 +, day of, back...
Sorry if this is raining on your parade, but this makes me feel a little better. I just took my 3rd try wednesday and I'm waiting. no PVT for me. GOOD LUCK, THOUGH!!! Good vibes sent your