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Unfortunately, in the SF Bay Area, ~$20 is no where near close enough to be happy and make a good living. I live with family, and so I'm trying to look at my options. I work full time at a job that pays a little more than half of what an LVN makes. With that said, the maximum amount that my job can make is that of an entry level LVN. LVN schools in my area are $30K for a one year program. It might not be worth it if LVN school costs that much. In the meantime, I am going to try and get into the LVN program at my community college which costs $3K but is lottery based.

You're really in no position to assume that "I'm in it for the money". I know how that goes, so please find someone else to flame and hate on. It's unfortunate how often aspiring nurses have to constantly justify themselves and explain to others that they are actually in it because their heart wants it. People assume just because it's a decent paying job that everyone is in it for the money. Yes, money is a factor, but not as big as the one that keeps the flame and passion going. It's rare to find someone with a heart that suits that of a nurse. Caring, kind hearted, kind of like a mother that cares deeply for her child. You have to have a passion for people, and I know that. So please, let's stick to the topic. With minimum wage being so close to that of an LVN's hourly wage, it seems that at this point it's best to try and go straight to RN instead of taking it one step at a time.

On another note, they say that MDMA is quick to leave the system and the chance of being positive for it is low. Is this true? Is there even a drug test for MDMA that hey administer to nurses?

Because it doesn't make sense for a burger flipper to be making such a close wage to someone who worked their ass off in school and deals with a more stressful job, dealing with the lives of other human beings.

I've always been curious about becoming an LVN some day, however, with recent news that the Los Angeles and San Francisco areas will be increasing their minimum wage to $15 by 2020, would it even be worth it to consider working as an LVN? From what I know, LVNs are paid around $22 starting in the SF Bay Area. With a $7 difference with minimum wage, it doesn't even seem worthy to pursue. What do you all think? Would healthcare wages go up along with minimum wage going up? Thanks!

Not at all. Sheer curiosity and something I've always wondered about. How working in healthcare can affect ones view on death.

Recently I've gotten into the "rave" scene, and with that, I couldn't help but notice that I have a total of 3 friends that are nurses and rave on MDMA. 2 RNs, and 1 LVN. Is it considered "ok" for nurses to do MDMA on their off days? Do drug tests not detect this, and is Marijuana considered more serious if found in a drug test? What do you think?

Hey nurses! Just seeking some words of wisdom based on experience that you have learned in the nursing field... What have you learned about Death? On a personal, and professional level? What do you tell patients that are scared/worried about dying, or those that fear mortality? Are you yourself scared of mortality? Were you ever afraid of it, or has nursing helped you to cope and become more comfortable with it? Thanks!

Hey everyone! As you may or may not know, Nursing is such a sought after major here in the area and it's almost impossible to get into a BSN program at any given CSU. It's very intimidating that the state universities in my area receive over 700-800 applicants, and only around 80 get in. With that said, I don't want to waste my time and was wondering if anyone knows what the best route is to achieving a BSN. I've looked into trade school LVN programs, but I suppose that's a last resort? I'm currently 20 years old, an I'm working full time. I am scheduled to start school at San Francisco State University as a freshman this fall, but if I have no hope to become an RN through the college system, then I might as well look for other alternatives. What do you think? What routes have you taken? Is it worth it to try and get into the few CSU impacted Nursing programs in this area? Thank you! P.S. I'm a male if that gives me any advantage whatsoever.