BigB

BigB

Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA

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  1. UOP, CO~LPN to BSN

    BigB replied to erniebobernie's topic in LPN to RN

    from the CA RN site:: UOP has 9 campuses in Sacramento Valley, 9 campuses in Bay Area, 13 campuses in Southern CA, and 8 campuses in San Diego. University of Phoenix has a history of successful...

  2. Western Career College??

    BigB replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    any

  3. University of Phoenix LPN-BSN

    BigB replied to erniebobernie's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats... please keep us posted. I have my eye on UoP here in California. I hope it works out great for

  4. UOP, CO~LPN to BSN

    BigB replied to erniebobernie's topic in LPN to RN

    According to this , UoP offers this program in Sacramento, CA too.

  5. No one's hiring LVN's these days

    BigB replied to sweetface's topic in LPN to RN

    Northern cali hospitals are not hiring LVN's. LVN's opportunities are very limited up here which is why I am considering going for my

  6. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

    BigB replied to Trophywife81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am jealous of you LVN's that can actually work in the capacity of a nurse..assess, etc. In California, our hands are tied. The powers that be (CALI RN board?) seem to want LVN's to be strictly "pill...

  7. Job opportunity in CA vs. other states

    BigB replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There will always be jobs in LTC for LVN's. Sacramento has about 4 places to taken your LVN. From community colleges to adult ed to private school. Cost can range from $1,000 - $25,000. I went the...

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

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

    This is a very well respected regeristy that pays $32 - $35 / hr. No taxes are taken out , and no benefits... but it is a great company and the people I know that worked through them are very happy....

  9. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    BigB replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    I fear the wide spread use of "med aides" will be the downfall of the lvn

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

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

    MTA is a Medical Technical Assistant. A LVN or RN can apply and become one. They use to be used in all the California prisons, and now we work under the department of mental health. Info is here :...

  11. Job opportunity in CA vs. other states

    BigB replied to Sensoria17's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am the opposite of you. I spent for 4 years in Abilene, TX during the Air Force before moving back to California as fast as I could. The bay area is far more expensive than my area which is the...

  12. LPN Hopeful

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

    You have the right attitude for this feild. You will do great!! I was amazed at the drive I saw in my LVN classmates. People would work all night on graveyard shift and show up for class and...

  13. CNA to LPN

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

    I meant 5 years of only LTC

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

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

    You will make more working with a staffing agency or "registry", but keep in mind that when the feds took over the prison medical, the man in charge, Bob Sillen has said that he does not want to use...

  15. Is there REALLY a nursing shortage?

    BigB replied to ShimmaShimma0304's topic in General Nursing

    I think its a california thing. There are just tons of LVN schools with graduates coming out of the woodworks. It seems the jobs here are becoming hard to

  16. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah, no "hall of shame" pictures,

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

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

    Yes, state is hiring 700+ LVN now. Salary is $3,800.00 - $4,619.00/ month* - This salary range applies only to LVNs appointed to San Quentin State Prison, Salinas Valley State Prison and the...

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

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

    The requirment to work in the Calfornia prisons is a pulse and an LVN license!!!LOL...it is true. You really don't interview at all. The prisons here in california are in the process of hiring about...

  19. CNA to LPN

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

    As a California CNA I changed dressings and ostomy bags all the time...i didn't do any of the other listed skills

  20. CNA to LPN

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

    You can challenge the LVN board in california after 5 years experience, but this experience must be in acute care. LTC/ nursing homes do not count. Plus pharacology must be passed etc. I believe there...

  21. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

    BigB replied to Trophywife81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    to quote my lvn instructor....."If you don't want to be stuck working in nursing homes the rest of your life, go on and get your RN." I realize this isn't an option for everyone, but in california...

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

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

    Excuse me, but I was talking to someone from California. Please get your facts stright before commenting on what a RN makes in the state prisons in California....

  23. Apologizing for being "just an LPN"

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

    You are doing the right thing. Testing the waters of nursing by becoming a LVN first is great. Nursing is not for everyone and I read somewhere that 1 out of every 4 new grad RN's leave the profession...

  24. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

    BigB replied to Trophywife81's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Will clarify...we LVN's are a dying breed in

  25. Are there any LVN in California going thru the Indiana BSN program

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

    I assume you are talking about Western Career college with there lvn - RN program for $34,000. I am considering it, but that is a lot of money! The RN programs in the sacramento,ca area are very...