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Hi, we have the same case. Were you able to get your ATT having said that you have reapplied thru their online site? Your reply is deeply appreciated. Thanks!

I was wondering if you have passed considering that you were charged $200 after doing the PVT.

Thanks cherrybee. This Saturday, I would send my application. Goodluck to the both of us!

Oh ok. Thank you so much.

Hi, This may sound like a dumb question but pls bare with me as I am new to the LVN process. My question is, where can I get a postcard (55A-7). It says on the instruction to "Write your name and address on the post card provided. Make sure to place a postage stamp on the postcard to receive verification that your application was received by Board. ( Note: Not applicable for applications downloaded from the internet) FYI: i have downloaded my application form from the net. Does this mean, I dont need to have this post card? another question is, did you send your application thru UPS? Thanks

Thanks. Hoping you can share your thoughts in my question below. :)

Oh I see. Question though, Can I still apply for any other positions I like in other facility eventhough I was already sent for a background check by a company? Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience. Appreciated it much :)

So I went for an interview as a Resident Assistant. The interview went well. It was so quick and I was then right on the spot was offered with the job. She presented me the summary of duties and the salary, got my id and gave forms to me so I could get my drug test and live scan for free to be processed to the nearby facility. The nursing administrator told me to keep 9/22/2014 free as this would be the orientation day. However told me that she would call me since background check might take sometime. She also oriented that with uniform, i could wear any scrubs i like and tennis shoes. After leaving, I have signed papers citing salary, job duties. Does this mean am I hired or Im just still a candidate since she said she'll call me back?

Thanks for the reply. Today, I will apply as a Resident Assistant in an Assisted Living Facility. I'm hoping they could get me. :)

True. That is why I havent filed yet. As soon as I get a job and somehow save for the schooling, that's when I'll apply.

Every Filipino nurses or grad were subjected to take additional classes for ob/med because of concurrency issue and for those who are challenging LVN as a leeway, some were asked to take pharmacology classes to complete the 54hrs requirement. You were right to say that foreign nurses have high chances too to be hired (atleast for me, it almost happened, just that I have no license) I think it just really takes perseverance to apply in person than online) For Phlebotomy, I need to be certified or licensed and be trained by the state. I've digged holes and did a lot of research but it seems that I really need to go back to school or get whatever low paying job so I can afford to get licensed here. Im applying as a caregiver in a long term facility here in San Diego and hoping they can accomodate me.

True, I just realized, everyone wants or makes anything for a living. I have researched some though, they assist you for career option and if there's an opening on their agency they'll prioritize you for possible position. Sad thing is, this is mostly in Business industry, not health care....Thanks for your reply though. I appreciate it...

It is really frustrating to find a job UNLICENSED. I feel like I'm making myself feel so down applying in a Nursing facility where I already know I'd be "REJECTED". Some of you might think that that's the dummest thing to do, appliyng in a position which you're never qualified and unlicensed. Yes, I applied as a Nursing Assistant with my BSN knowing that they would require me to present a CNA License. I took risks and feeling so ashame as I might be tagged as someone who doesn't know how to comprehend what "REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS" means. Like I said, I just took risks, wanting to be called, hear what they got to say. I have that attitude where I don't care if I would be rejected. All I know is I need them to insist and open my mind that I really need to take a licensure exam. I was just shocked that 90% of the applications I've turned in have called and asked me for an interview and later on was asked to present CNA License. Right on the phone I told them that I have no license yet and they told me to get it and call them back. I was so shy to ask if there's any other job open as I can't even afford to pay the CNA class/exam in a coimmunity college. As soon as I hang up the phone, I sobbed and cry out of sadness and happiness. Sadness because I was so coward to ask or atleast grab the chance and ask politely if there's any other job open that does not require license and on the other hand I am happy because I know that a lot are applying yet I was called and was given some advice and encouragement to take my licensure and call them back for an interview. I've been here in San Diego for 9 months now and it has been a struggle. Right now, I'm seeking any job just so I can save a little and pay the LVN application fee and prepare myself because I think, they might require me to take classes to sit for LVN exam eventhough I am a BSN graduate and a nurse in the Philippines. Is this true? Oh well, this happened to someone I know who took LVN CA exam. I think in my past thread, I have mentioned that I am an immigrant Nurse from the Philippines. People here might be tired reading threads from a Philippine grad or RN asking the same question, "What should I do, I was declined from taking NCLEX in CA". Believe me, I followed those threads as well as those who seek advice with their LVN Application. It was sad that Philippine RN or Grad have to undego the process of getting additional classes just to sit on NCLEX and as well as in LVN application too but who are we to even compalin right? Anyways, just to top it all, is there anyone here who knows a job in a health care facility that I can apply for? Or a place here in San Diego you know I could apply with my BSN degree. A position which will not require nursing license. I don't mind being a helper,aide,etc. Also, do you need to have a license as a caregiver here in San Diego? Oh well, I just need to start earning and get my license. I hope someone can share their knowledge. Thank You! I have never applied for NCLEX as I already know that I would be declined and will be deemed to take some classes which I cannot afford yet.

just curious, were you able to take your LVN now or perhaps the RN exam?

Do you know a free agency who can help me find a job here in San Diego area? I am on the process of filing my LVN exam and I need some money to pay off the application and at the same time get some healthcare experience. I have a BLS AHA certification, BSN holder but with no existing RN license or CNA license in California. I've been trying so hard to find jobs online but of no luck. Hope you can share what agencies or facilities you know who can cater a entry level foreign BSN graduate. I don't mind working in a senior home, hospital, clinic,etc. Thanks and hoping that someone can share their thoughts :)

Hi, I'm a licensed Nurse in Philippines, year 2011 and migrated here in San Diego, California. I've been reading and hearing some experiences of co Filipinos who filed for NCLEX-RN but were all denied by the Board to take the examination. All of my classmates too from the year 2011 who filed for NCLEX in Cali were all denied and were told to get additional classes. For this reason, I don't want to take a risk of filing for the exam, knowing that I am not financially stable in supporting myself to classes. Probably, when I start getting a job, then I can file for it and see what the Board has to say so I know what I should do to comply. As much as I want also to take NCLEX in other State, I can't because my family is here in San Diego and I have no plans of working far away from them. I've been doing my research on what other options should I take but will eventually help me in setting a place in my nursing career. I understand that the job market is very competitive and so all I can do is to better myself in ways I can. It's demeaning to me, feeling that I'm actually starting from the very start but hey, nothing is easy. I just thought that it would be nice to know your thoughts on which you think is best way to do. Here are my ideas: 1. I'm planning to take CNA Class Training to challenge CNA State exam. They say I can just take the exam without undergoing with the training. Also, I understand that I'm done with all these things but I feel like it doesn't harm if I take the free training again as a refresher. I just don't want to go in a battle which I haven't been into for years after I graduated. QUESTION: After you file for CNA state exam, how long will it take for them to process the whole thing and release the date as to when you'll take the exam? Where will be the test centers be? FYI: I'm located here in San Diego 2. Also, I'm thinking that while taking my CNA class training and preparing for my CNA STATE exam, I would start filing for an LVN exam. I went to check the requirements and that I'm 100% qualified to take the exam not unlike the requirements for NCLEX-RN. Also since they're saying that there would be a 3 month waiting before they will approve your application to take the exam, I think it would be smart to start filing ahead of time so there'd be no lots of time wasted. Right now, I have started reviewing at home since like I said, I'm money tight right now. Everyday, I'm answering free questions sent to my email and some online free sites. Question: If you recommend some review centers for LVN exam which wouldn't cost that much along San Diego, pls let me know and I'll look into it. BOTTOMLINE is: I'm taking CNA State exam as a fallback for LVN. Assuming I passed both, I think they will hire me easily with CNA job even if I don't have much experience however, I think they'll hire me better than others considering that I'm an RN in other country. (I'm not sure though, just a thought) FOR LVN jobs, I think this position will somehow be tough to apply for. I've been looking on jobs posted and they require phlebotomy and I think I can't carry my license in thw Philippines as a Intravenous Therapist and accdg. to my research, I need to take classes/training and for IVT/Phlebotomy.... Any ideas about this? Ok I think that's all of my current ideas. Let me know if how you think or if you have any suggestions. Oh by the way, If you were to ask what is my thought in taking NCLEX-RN, here's what I have right now.... Once I get experiences may it be from CNA job or LVN job and was somehow able to save a little or finance my schooling, that's when I'll file for NCLEX-RN. Target time would be in the next 2 yrs. I'm 23 right now and I'm giving my self a time to get a nursing job experience first because if granted that I pass RN exam, I don't think they will hire me without nursing experience, right? So what will I do is not minding much about how much CNA/LVN jobs in paying me right now but rather I would concentrate on doing my job well to get experience and which will soon help me prepare for RN jobs once I pass it. Ok guys, we'll that all. Sorry for the long lists and mixed-crazy-illusional ideas (whatever you think it may be). I just really need to vent these thoughts out or else I would be insane thinking too much. If ever you have suggestions and other ideas, let me know. Please understand that it is not my intention of getting American's job. It's just that my family is here and hopefully America would consider us too and treat us fairly. Thanks everyone....