AlexandraGiang

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1. Butte College RN Program

   AlexandraGiang replied to NoelleDavis's topic in California

   I don't actually know when letters go out. I bridge from LVN to RN and I was called 2 weeks before the program started. I knew someone who called the week before.

2. Butte College RN Program

   AlexandraGiang replied to NoelleDavis's topic in California

   Don't be discouraged, it will happen, just keep bothering Michelle. And there was a lady in the cohort after mine that was late 50 or early 60s.

3. Preparation

   AlexandraGiang replied to AlexandraGiang's topic in NCLEX

   I haven't but I will look into it.

4. Preparation

   AlexandraGiang posted a topic in NCLEX

   So I am scheduled to take boards on 02/17. I took Kaplan and I took Hurst. My QBank and Question Trainers range 55-60, and I got a 60.8 on Predictor A and 62 on Predictor B. In each test I usually have one subcategory under 50 and it's usually by one...

5. Butte College RN Program

   AlexandraGiang replied to NoelleDavis's topic in California

   I have two semesters left. I will be done in December. Theirs is a three semester thing.

6. Unemployment Benefits/CTB for LVN to RN

   AlexandraGiang replied to AlexandraGiang's topic in LPN-RN

   Some have made it sound like they are tied together and some make them a separate thing. I just want to know if anyone has been approved, other than my co-worker, because I feel like it is huge risk. Quitting my job to hopefully get UI/CTB. But if I ...

7. Unemployment Benefits/CTB for LVN to RN

   AlexandraGiang replied to AlexandraGiang's topic in LPN-RN

   That's what I thought too until I spoke with counselors, co-workers and the WIA rep that kept saying to use UI to get through retraining.

8. Unemployment Benefits/CTB for LVN to RN

   AlexandraGiang replied to AlexandraGiang's topic in LPN-RN

   Well I first heard of it through a CO-Worker who quit her job to go to LVN school. She said she got unemployment through CTB (California Training Benefit) which I thought was crazy too because I thought like everyone above has said that UI is only fo...

9. Unemployment Benefits/CTB for LVN to RN

   AlexandraGiang posted a topic in LPN-RN

   Hey everyone, So I just started my LVN to RN bridge at Butte College in Chico, CA. I am currently working 32 hours a week. Next semester due to class schedule I am CONSIDERING leaving work, but I want to know has anyone QUIT their job to continue the...

10. Butte College RN Program

    AlexandraGiang replied to NoelleDavis's topic in California

    Just wondering during all this time of waiting did any of you consider getting your LVN. I got my LVN and only waited maybe 6 months after applying to get into their LVN to RN program. In total that is is maybe one and a half years.

11. Mission College LVN to RN

    AlexandraGiang replied to AlexandraGiang's topic in LPN-RN

    Have you looked into California Benefits Training? I know some people that got it while they were doing their LVN. I am not sure if it works for LVN to RN but you should try it out. I was planning on doing it but my work is willing to work with me so...

12. Mission College LVN to RN

    AlexandraGiang replied to AlexandraGiang's topic in LPN-RN

    If you are having to quit your job look into California Benefits Training. My coworker that is an LVN got it while she was in school. I do not know for sure it will work for bridges but it wouldn't kill to try.

13. Mission College LVN to RN

    AlexandraGiang replied to AlexandraGiang's topic in LPN-RN

    If you are having to quit your job look into California Benefits Training. My coworker that is an LVN got it while she was in school. I do not know for sure it will work for bridges but it wouldn't kill to try.

14. Mission College LVN to RN

    AlexandraGiang replied to AlexandraGiang's topic in LPN-RN

    Have you looked into California Benefits Training? I know some people that got it while they were doing their LVN. I am not sure if it works for LVN to RN but you should try it out. I was planning on doing it but my work is willing to work with me so...

15. Mission College LVN to RN

    AlexandraGiang replied to AlexandraGiang's topic in LPN-RN

    Maybe put it on a credit card? And if you go to Mission they have a daycare there but the waitlist is crazy.