BigB

BigB

Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA

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

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

    It depends were you are at... I have passed meds to 300 hundred inmates from a window, and also from a desk. There is always a guard around you. You don't have much contact with the inmates as you...

  2. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

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

    As an LVN you will be limited as to your scope of practic and you areas of work. In a lot of jobs, LVN's just pass pills. We can't assess patients in California - need an RN for that. We can't work...

  3. I just want to be an LPN...

    BigB replied to Cherry2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    MY lvn instructor constantly urged us to all to get our RN eventually saying that the LVN license will hold us back and limit our choices

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

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

    I used to work in a state prison, well i still technically do. The prisons have a bad reputation because of many things. You will be working with very manipulative people who have spent years, if not...

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

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

    I know its hard to do but try not to dwell too much on it. What's done is done! Just remember that the majority of testers pass the nclex on the first try. Keep us posted..good

  6. Patinet Nurse Ratio Lvn Vs. Rn

    BigB replied to NURSE NEEDLES's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    california...

  7. I just want to be an LPN...

    BigB replied to Cherry2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The bottom line is you have to do what is best for you! I started down the RN path taking 6 of my pre-requistites, then decided to go into a LVN program because I could get in quickly (people wait up...

  8. don't know if nursing is right for me!!

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

    Another lvn chewed up and spit out by our current LTC system...join the club. A system that is notorious for its terrible staff to patient ratios, super high turnover rates of nurses and cna's, and...

  9. LPN classes are full until Aug 08..

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

    the ekg training will definitly help... i graduated from lvn school, like many other lvn's, with no skills on how to use the EKG...i had to learn fast working in the

  10. Patinet Nurse Ratio Lvn Vs. Rn

    BigB replied to NURSE NEEDLES's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i had 47 patients as an lvn. Of course I left that LTC job running, but the ratios don't seem to apply to lvn's like they do

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

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

    Ever consider a prison job? The California dept of corrections is in the process of hiring hundreds of LVN's. Donavin state prison is in san diego info :...

  12. RP: Questions on night shift working.. I'm new too

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

    I love night shift too. So much calmer in my

  13. LPN Corrections nursing??

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

    As they say, "it's not for everyone." I found psych nursing to be a nice change from prison main line medical. Ever consider

  14. RP: Questions on night shift working.. I'm new too

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

    The 11 -7 am shift isn't as bad as you think.... I had two LVN classmates that worked that all durring LVN school as cna's, and continue to work it as LVN's. More money on nights, less stress...

  15. LPN Corrections nursing??

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

    You will be passing a lot of pills. Med lines could get up to 300 inmates!!!! In some prisons or situations like lock downs, this means you will be hiking up 5 tiers of cells BY YOURSELF!!! It is...

  16. LVN >10 years...still questioning if this is right for me

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

    That is what i did, I not only left the feild of nursing i was in (LTC), but I started working on my B.S. degree, which I will complete this june. My degree is not in nursing , but managment, and it...

  17. LTC desperate for lpn's

    BigB replied to witter11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Exactly.

  18. LTC desperate for lpn's

    BigB replied to witter11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Where I work presently I am responsible for 27 residents and that is about my maximum any more than that and I'm sunk. Be advised all nursing homes are not created equaly. In california LVN are...

  19. LTC/nursing homes is my goal...

    BigB replied to robpritc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    the elderly need dedicated nurses like you all that have a passion for

  20. grave yard shift

    BigB replied to witter11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    it beats the 3 - 11 pm shift if you have kids...

  21. 12 hour shifts?

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

    I don't have a choice in the matter....working for the state means I am subject to involuntary overtime...if they is an open shift someone has to fill it wherether they want to or not. swaping shifts...

  22. LVN >10 years...still questioning if this is right for me

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

    I was in your shoes. I hated my LVN job in LTC and I did something about it... I left the feild of LTC completly and have been so happy ever since. Never stay in a job you don't fully enjoy..it's not...

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

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

    Any results yet

  24. Umm...I will have 47 residence to care for !!!!!

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I did leave LTC and it was the best choice I could of ever made. My stress level, BP, and atitude is much better now. I actually love working in psych nursing. The ratio is night and day what LTC

  25. Does anyone really enjoy LTC?

    BigB replied to ihollie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I actually had a very bad experience with LTC that will scar me for life. 47 patients...and me as the only LVN. I had a couple good CNA's the rest took 2 hour breaks and were lazy and didnt answer...