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  1. LVN Programs,San Diego,Ca.

    GoldenFire5 replied to Nancy428's topic in California Nursing

    I would also keep in touch with Concorde. I know they've been considering adding an evening LVN program. They're probably just waiting for enough interest and instructors to start

  2. LVN Programs,San Diego,Ca.

    GoldenFire5 replied to Nancy428's topic in California Nursing

    Maric has an LVN program in the evening. I believe the next start for that program is in April. If you're interested, I would contact them right away because these programs fill up quickly....

  3. Thoughts on Maric College?

    GoldenFire5 replied to casualjim's topic in California Nursing

    Jim, that is great that they've accepted the credits from your other schools. Small victories, you know? I don't know what your long term career goals are (or if you're going for an LVN or an RN),...

  4. Thyroid out of whack!

    GoldenFire5 replied to Nikki69's topic in General Nursing

    I became hyperthyroid about 9 years ago, had the radioiodine treatment and now am slightly hypothyroid. It took 6 months before the results of my tests allowed me to take the radioiodine treatment,...

  5. Finding a way to pay for college after you've already gotten a BA & student loans

    GoldenFire5 replied to FutureAustinNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have anything set aside in an IRA or 401K? You can withdraw expenses for tuition out of those accounts without the 10% penalty. You'll still have to pay taxes on the amount withdrawn. The end...

  6. 12 hour shifts

    GoldenFire5 replied to cshelly12's topic in General Nursing

    I work in marketing - corporate environment. Lunch has always been unpaid. When I've been in salaried positions, I was expected to be at work 8 - 5 or 9 - 6 with a 1 hour break for lunch (that's 8...

  7. Shift Report

    GoldenFire5 replied to ladytopaz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's such good advice... for nursing and for life in

  8. Any Concorde graduates?

    GoldenFire5 replied to Nurse TT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi HopefulRN, I'm entering Concorde in San Diego, CA in January, and here's what I've learned from the community colleges about accepting Concorde graduates into their LVN-RN bridge programs. The...

  9. 15 Weeks in, and still loving it...

    GoldenFire5 replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's good to hear! I'm glad you're doing well. Your story is encouraging to me as someone who is just about to enter school.

  10. How far do you guys drive to school?how much was your tuition?

    GoldenFire5 replied to mynameizjim's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow, that is a long commute. Good for you for sticking with it and completing the program! Do you mind my asking which school you went to? I'm about to start at Concorde in San Diego... I also...

  11. LPN to RN student forum

    GoldenFire5 replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Yay! LPN to RN is my plan as well. Great

  12. On top of the world right now

    GoldenFire5 replied to txdude35's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congratulations! As someone who's just about to enter nursing school, your story was encouraging to me as well. Good luck to

  13. Who else is starting Nursing School in January?

    GoldenFire5 replied to Nathalie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm starting a year long LPN program in January. They cut off accepting more people into the program just after I took my test. Whew! The contract for the job I'm working at now ends Dec 30, but...

  14. How to calculate take home pay

    GoldenFire5 replied to littletinker's topic in California Nursing

    You can go to salary.com and type in RN for the zip code of the hospital (or use 92101), then click on the tab for Net Paycheck Estimate, and it will give you the info you need. Even though the...

  15. Need ideas for supplementing income

    GoldenFire5 replied to wannabenursetx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check out craigslist.org for your city: there's a "part-time" link under "employment." You might find something there. I'm in the same situation as you... starting LPN school in January, need to...

  16. San Diego living

    GoldenFire5 replied to littletinker's topic in California Nursing

    The San Diego Reader is another good place to look for rental classifieds: http://www.sdreader.com Good

  17. A few questions for the "older" new nurses...

    GoldenFire5 replied to adiliegro's topic in General Nursing

    I am 37 and will be entering an LPN program in January. The closer it gets to that date, the more excited I am and the more certain I am that I'm making the right choice to switch careers. A friend...

  18. Any other "second career" students out there?

    GoldenFire5 replied to oh_wow's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 37 and leaving corporate marketing and starting an LVN program in January. I don't hate marketing, but it won't ever be a career that I love. It's funny - the idea of going back to school to...

  19. Thoughts on Maric College?

    GoldenFire5 replied to casualjim's topic in California Nursing

    Hmmm. OK, I see Grossmont's Health Occupations LVN program. Next start is Fall 2006. Too late for me. (Good reminder about that one though.)

  20. Thoughts on Maric College?

    GoldenFire5 replied to casualjim's topic in California Nursing

    Thanks Melissa and Jim - it's really good to read all the info from others who have been researching the same thing at the same schools. I had to read this thread again because there's so much good...

  21. Thoughts on Maric College?

    GoldenFire5 replied to casualjim's topic in California Nursing

    The LVN course at Concorde is 1 year, and there are two 2-week breaks. So, the next start is Jan 2nd or 3rd 2006, and the end would be mid-Jan 2007. $21,000 total cost. So, slightly less than Meric...

  22. Thoughts on Maric College?

    GoldenFire5 replied to casualjim's topic in California Nursing

    Yes, LVN is the highest they go - they also have medical assistant and some other programs like massage therapy. (Free massage Fridays for the other students... massage therapists need their hours,...

  23. Thoughts on Maric College?

    GoldenFire5 replied to casualjim's topic in California Nursing

    I went to Maric here in San Diego just this past week and got the same "diploma mill" sales pitch feeling. They also tried to push me into the Medical Asst program. I have a bachelor's, this will...