BigB

BigB

Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA

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  1. 12 hour shifts?

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

    I prefer the 4 days off that comes with my 16 , 16 , 8 scedule. Not for everyone, but works for my

  2. 12 hour shifts?

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

    i work two 16 hours and one 8....try it it will put some hair on your

  3. For LVN's in California..............

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

    i waited about 3 weeks (maybe 3 1/2 tops)for my results....california is terrible about

  4. Does anyone like LTC?

    BigB replied to remched's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had a very, very bad experience as a new graduate LVN in a nursing home. I had 47 - 48 residence to care for and it was mission impossible to say the least. Needless to say, my opinion of nursing...

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

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

    yes...small envelope is what signified my passing result. I assume the big envelope would have more info for retaking the

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

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

    The good news is that the vast majority of people that get 85 do indeed pass. Results is 24 hrs.......try waiting 3 weeks!!!!!!! JK> i bet you did fine.

  7. DO LVNs GET RESPECT?

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

    I have run into many RN's that had a higher than mighter attitude and claim to be so educated with their all might AS degree in nursing. An AS degree is really not much to brag about. I am a proud...

  8. Stand up if you're not in it for the money!

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

    Yes..you live comfortably..without nursing. I, like many others, are in nursing for the money. It pays the mortgage etc etc. I work in psych and the warm and fuzzy feel good feelings between patient...

  9. Stand up if you're not in it for the money!

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

    I had 47 patients in LTC....you really have no time to talk to them, athough I wished I

  10. Western Career College??

    BigB replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    5 years for all classes or just the science

  11. Western Career College??

    BigB replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    bump..

  12. Lpn

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

    23 months part

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

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

    congrats.

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

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

    Congrats to all that have passed the test! Regarding: "www.ncsbn.org website. Any opinions?" Yes, I found them to be the best site for the Nclex...best resource ever and worth ever cent. Regarding...

  15. B careful LPN-RN Online

    BigB replied to mel1977's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked with an Excelsior trained RN that would run circles around the other RN's that attended reg RN schools. Her skill level far exceeded theirs. Its a shame The california RN board shut out...

  16. B careful LPN-RN Online

    BigB replied to mel1977's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Some of us work fulltime and have families. Going to school the old fashion way is not possible for everyone. Online learning is a

  17. phasing out?

    BigB replied to CantWait2Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Phased out of acute hospitals ....yes. Phased out of prisons and LTC...no way. I can't see nursing homes staffed 100% with RN's...they can barley afford to pay the

  18. NCLEX for the second time. HELP!!

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

    The Kaplan LVN and RN review books helped me pass the LVN boards in CAlifornia. Go with them and there money back guarentee. I had to wait 3 weeks before i got the results....was

  19. LPN/LVN working in L&D??

    BigB replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My classmate graduated and went to work for Kaiser in Post pardum. They weren't hiring LVN for actual L and D

  20. phasing out?

    BigB replied to CantWait2Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are tons of LVN's in Northern California. But there always seems to be jobs for them as well. Long term care will always be in need of LVN's. Corrections, and home care are other

  21. DO LVNs GET RESPECT?

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

    "Oh, your just a LVN" "When are you gonna go back to school to be a real nurse." Hear the above from RN's in the past. Statements were directed at fellow LVN

  22. Frustrated & Worn Out

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

    When you are no longer enjoying the job it may be time to look elsewhere. I had a terrible time in LTC with 48 pateints to care for on the 3 -11 pm shift. Leaving was the best step I ever

  23. Wage for LVN and RN

    BigB replied to Stray dog's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nothern California rates Regisrties pay the LVN's $30 - $32/hr here...they generally don't take out taxes and offer no benefits. Nursing homes = $23/ hr or so. Department of Corrections pays their...

  24. Western Career College??

    BigB replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    Sounds good. I am cheering for you...if I don;t get in this year due to other obligations, I want to start next year. What pre-requsites do you still need to take? I have english, public speaking,...

  25. Western Career College??

    BigB replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    Thank you!. This is what I am talking about, great info. I live in the Sacramento area and have my eye on WCC. Are you saying they teach you the pre-requestites at WCC?? Or did u have all those done ?...