BigB

BigB

Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA

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  1. NCLEX PN -- Stopped at 85 questions

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

    did u pass or

  2. Hi, newbee here, can use suggestions

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

    I have just recently taken the NCLEX 19 days ago and waiting oh so impatiently for my results. I can offer some advice. I am not a big fan of Saunders myself, as I read threw the book twice and did...

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

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

    19 days and NO result. This is getting insane. The worst part is my life has literally been put on hold for the last 3 weeks. I have a plan B if I fail, but I would just like to know something,...

  4. scheduling is this right?

    BigB replied to marshalbc77's topic in Correctional

    don't the prisons rotate your sceduale. For example you work some am shifts , then some pm shifts , then some GY shifts rinse and repeat?? I have hear that corrections requires

  5. Is it hard to get in?

    BigB replied to marshalbc77's topic in Correctional

    My background check took forever to clear...waiting is the hardest part as the Dept of Corrections and LE move at the speed of snails processing your paperwork. It has been 4.5 months since I started...

  6. Would you marry your prison pen pal?

    BigB replied to Blackcat99's topic in Correctional

    I think it's called insanity myself. I "killed" terrorists (Taliban) in the War in Afganistan after 9/11 but I know for a fact my wife didn't drool or obsess over that fact, as it was part of my job...

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

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

    Thanks catys , me and popcorn21 will get our Nclex results in the next 5 days I can just feel

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

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

    wow 6 weeks would kill me ! From what I read now, in California it takes 16 -30 days to get LVN results. But , I have heard california RN's tell me they got their NCLEX results in 9

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

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

    Yes, we are both in the same boat. I have a strong feeling we should hear something by Saturday. I really hope I get the results by Saturday because I am meeting with my fellow classmates for a...

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

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

    It's been 14 days since I took my NCLEX. This wait is KILLING ME!! The longer the wait the more I think I have failed. Ok, just had to get that out

  11. Odds of failing NCLEX at 85 ?'s?

    BigB replied to sorpy69's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I never said you

  12. Odds of failing NCLEX at 85 ?'s?

    BigB replied to sorpy69's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    balder, Most people on this site who's tests stopped at 85 passsed the nclex. Every lvn I know in person, which is a lot, has passed at 85, none have failed at 85. Statistically, the amount of...

  13. Where do LPN's Work?

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

    Nursing homes, home care, prisons, jail, some dr.'s offices, mental health, and sub-acute care. Nation wide acute care hospitals are phasing out lpn's, so your best bet is the

  14. Long term care

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

    Yes, from what I heard GY shift is the easiest. You do pass prn pain meds, moring accuchecks/insulin and give the morning thyriod meds, but otherwise it isn't as fastpaced/overwhelming as am's or...

  15. Long term care

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

    "How do LTC facilities get away with having so few staff members to take care of so many patients?" The facility knows that once thier lvn's quit due to being overworked, another lvn will apply for...

  16. Why Does It Seem That RN's Hate Us and Hospitals Don't Believe In Us??

    BigB replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    IN the hospitals here , RN make $36+ an hour, LVN's $18. The RN's definitly don't have a problem with the pay lvn's get here. In acute care hospitals in northern california, lvn ONLY do meds. NO...

  17. Long term care

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

    ONLY 18 - 20 patients!!!! LOL The lvn's here have 40 or more patients each in LTC. Ok a few comments from a long time cna at LTC. The cna's actually run the nursing homes. When they complain...things...

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

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

    At my graduating LVN school it was physically impossible to take the NCLEX before 3 months after graduating for the following reasons: 1. The school was closed for 30 days AFTER we graduated. 2. We...

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

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

    Hmm , so it was 120 days after I graduated before I took the nclex....so I have a 44.6% cance of passing. Great , that is EXACTLY what i needed to hear as I am stressed to the max already,

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

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

    That is a very good question. I can't speak for other schools, but my lvn program was the only one I know of that made the students take 10 "exit exams" after graduating, before they would send in our...

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

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

    Thanks for the kind words. I am taking your advice and not thinking about the test much. I do enjoy coming to this website and offering info to people in need, and I like the support system here. Yes,...

  22. What to Expect on NCLEX?

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

    Expect a lot of priority type qustions where you have 4 patients and you have to determine which to see first. Also expect a lot of questions about what sign/ symptom to report first. The vast...

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

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

    How did you feel while you took the test and after? I felt ok, but not great, while taking it. I walked out of the testing center thinking "What the hell did I just do it there." Not because I knew I...

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

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

    Thanks commuter, I recommend you take it on december 28 for a couple of reasons. First, the longer a person waits after graduating to take the NCLEX, the lower the pass rate is. I believe the stats...

  25. Too Many Patients

    BigB replied to NickiLaughs's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    40 - 50 patients for one nurse is an outrage. It's like this where I work as a cna, dressings don't get done, some meds (creams ) don't get passed and the nurses have to stay over 2 extra hours...