BigB

BigB

Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA

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  1. This is why being an LPN is just as good....

    BigB replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, but on the other hand...being happy at a job is one aspect. With a morgage, family, hobbies.... I need a job that pays the bills and has a great retirment. Its also a bonus that I love my

  2. This is why being an LPN is just as good....

    BigB replied to sassiebaz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LVN can make a lot of money if they want to in northern California. Some of my coworkers in the Dept of Mental health (MTA/LVN) bring in $150,000 a year with OT.... even more bring in $100,000+. I...

  3. LPN grads STARTING PAY $/HR

    BigB replied to raine84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    12.50 as a LVN wage. That;s a shame. Doesn't McDonalds pay about that these

  4. Your A LPN, Sooo.....

    BigB replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The RN's here only make about 4 dollars more an hour, but have a worst retirement and way more stress and responsiblity to deal with. There is no reason for me to become and RN at this time..although...

  5. How many of you worked as CNA's before you became LPN/LVN's???

    BigB replied to couldntbhappier's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was a cna for 4 years before getting my LVN. It helped a lot durring clinicals. We had some medical assisstants in the programs who, when asked to change a pateints brief looked at the teach with a...

  6. LPN grads STARTING PAY $/HR

    BigB replied to raine84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    yes... that is what I got as a new grad..$22 with benefits, $23

  7. LPN grads STARTING PAY $/HR

    BigB replied to raine84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    about $23/ hr in california at the nursing

  8. Nursing School Burnout

    BigB replied to Emerld2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was in a 23 month program and was burned out after 15 months. The remaining months dragged , but it was worth

  9. I HATE my job... what to do, what to do?

    BigB replied to lovablelvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    get

  10. I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

    BigB replied to Lmex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Geez, what I said was mostly in jest. I never said I look down on STD's. I just couldn't see myself working in a STD clinic the rest on my life. I do work in corrections / psych and we see our share...

  11. Your A LPN, Sooo.....

    BigB replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yeah, it does get old when asked constantly "when will you get your RN?." I decided to go a different route. I got my LVN license and then immedialty started on a bachlor's degree (3 more units til i...

  12. For All "NEW" Lpn's Over 50

    BigB replied to mammaoftwo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Gel inserts are a must for

  13. I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

    BigB replied to Lmex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    No offense, but I don't think many LVN's are aspiring to work in an STD clinic as their crowning nursing

  14. I HATE my job... what to do, what to do?

    BigB replied to lovablelvn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    get out of there

  15. How much do agency nurses make

    BigB replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with getting at least 1 year experience before going with an

  16. For All "NEW" Lpn's Over 50

    BigB replied to mammaoftwo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    72 and running circles around people...that is awesome!! We had people graduate in my class 50, 55, and 59. They did great in the

  17. UOP, CO~LPN to BSN

    BigB replied to erniebobernie's topic in LPN to RN

    UoP tution is up to $40,000 as it is a private for profit

  18. How much do agency nurses make

    BigB replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    in northern California: LVN's get $31 -32/hour RN's get $45 -48/hour. No benefits and no taxes are taken

  19. Working while in LPN school full time?? who did it.

    BigB replied to flower2007's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I had about 3 classmates that worked FULLTIME durring the entire program..40 hrs a week. The rest of us worked at least 20 hours a week. It can be done, you will have to sacrafice some sleep

  20. Length of LVN to BSN programs

    BigB replied to NICUrn2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i have seen the number 3 years pop up. But it will depend on your previous college credits i

  21. Why are LPN's so limited in job choices.

    BigB replied to LUVyourCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The CA RN board does not recognize Excelsior as a legit school and we are no longer able to use it in California. With that said.. the best, most skilled RN I have ever worked with in emergency...

  22. Why are LPN's so limited in job choices.

    BigB replied to LUVyourCNA's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I blame the CA RN board for limiting LVN here to the point that we are just pill pushers. We can't work in the hospitals, we can't asses patients, we are basically bound for LTC. With the baby boomer...

  23. not so sure about nursing anymore???

    BigB replied to lacnola's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    nursing is such a flexible feild that you could work as a nurse partime and a cosmotologist at the same time. Go with what makes you feel happier. $$$$$ does not equal happiness. A lot of nurses (I...

  24. Just Saying "Thanks"

    BigB replied to pagandeva2000's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thanks in

  25. I can't get a job, i'm so sad.

    BigB replied to Lmex's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    15/1 is a dream ratio for LVN's. I would grab that job