BigB

BigB

Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA

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  1. Any LPN'S who work on psych units?

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

    Ahhh a typical day. Let me see. I work the graveyard shift usually which is generally pretty calm. A lot of people prefer this shift as they have minimal contact with the inmates, less people around...

  2. I Passed!

    BigB replied to ann945n's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congrats!! I passed to..anyone have any air

  3. Help!Give me some reasons why I should pursue nursing and not take my jobs promotion!

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

    Nursing is definitly not for everyone that's for sure. I read somewhere that 25% of new RN's leave the profession completly within the first 5 years. I am sure it is similar for LVN's. You have to...

  4. Can I make a decent living if want to stay an LPN?

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

    The same can be said about Texas, no? "'Juan' is one of an estimated 1.4 million undocumented workers in Texas." http://keyetv.com/local/local_story_341173848.html Not that California is any better in...

  5. Anyone doing LPN to BSN program through University of Phoenix?

    BigB replied to Ms.RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The California RN board lists UoP as an accredited BSN

  6. LVN jobs. . .

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

    Have you tried the nursing homes? If a new grad LVn can't get hired there, we as LVN must be in a worst state then I

  7. Can I make a decent living if want to stay an LPN?

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

    When your single and living in a low cost area you can make it as an LVN. Texas is low cost for a reason, but I digress hehe. The problem with California is it seems everyone and their brother is...

  8. How long does it take in California?

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

    3 .5 weeks for

  9. Can I make a decent living if want to stay an LPN?

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

    The average home price is about $345,000 in this area or more. You can't afford that and live decently on an LVN

  10. LPN grads STARTING PAY $/HR

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

    10 - 16 bucks!!! I couldn't do this for that kind of

  11. Can I make a decent living if want to stay an LPN?

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

    Impossible without doing OT imo for the average lvn. This is living by yourself. Add a spouse and kids to the mix and forget about

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

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

    Yes, lots of priority type questions. I highely recommend the Kaplan RN, yes RN, study guide. It helped big

  13. Any LPN'S who work on psych units?

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

    I currently work in a psych unit inside a prison. It is never a dull moment and I happen to really like the

  14. It Happened Again! :(

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

    shocking comments..but not suprising. As if the RN's will suddenly start doing 100 meter sprints the moment a call light goes off if they were brought into the LTC facilities. Actually, watching the...

  15. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

    BigB replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dialysis nurses are under-paid thats for sure. The LTC unit I was on had the am nurse and pm nurse with 47 -48 pateints and the night shift nurse with about a 80 or so. It was crazy. I felt I would...

  16. One week orientation at nursing home w/25 pt's?

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

    I did this with 47 - 48 patients everyday as a new grad. Managements response to me stating it was inpossible to do with quality care....."Don't worry, we will add another LVN when your unit reaches...

  17. do any of you work in anything other than ltc as an LPN?

    BigB replied to Princess74's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Dialysis pays very low in this area at $15 dollars an hour. I couldn't live on that kind of money but the fact that they only have 3 patients each must be nice. LTC seem to pay the most but you have...

  18. It Happened Again! :(

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

    I would get this from family members who would call in late in the evening wanting to "speak to an RN." Granted we only had one RN in the building during that shift and around 200 patients that the RN...

  19. Co-worker feels ripped off by The College Network!

    BigB posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was talking with a co-worker about her sucess with the ISU LVN to BSN program and she was very unhappy. She said The College Network (TCN) told her the tests would be easy and that if she could pass...

  20. Does this sound like i would be wasting my time . . .

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

    Yes, but if this person wants to get into a nursing managment position, earn a B.S.N or master's degree, having a 4 year degree helps bigtime. Finsishing a degree, especially a BS/BA or higher is...

  21. Does this sound like i would be wasting my time . . .

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

    Thats the attitude!!! hehe It's not that there are no jobs for LVN's, it's just that in certain states you will be very limited in where you can work. If you like LTC then this is not a problem. If...

  22. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    BigB replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was actually shocked when I found out how much CMA's made in norcal. It was very close to the LVN wage. We had 2 CMA who were in my class who didn't like that fact. Yes, norcal is the worst place to...

  23. Does this sound like i would be wasting my time . . .

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

    I just finished up my Bachelor's degree as an LVN and I hear a lot of "Why didn't you just get your RN, instead?" It was a goal I have always had. I may get the RN later, I may

  24. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    BigB replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I do work a lot of weekends and holidays becuase I am new to this profession. I only have a little over a year and 3 months. I don't mind working some of the holidays becuase I get paid more to work...

  25. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    BigB replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi there. This link / handout explains the position, qualifications, etc etc. http://www.dmh.cahwnet.gov/JOB/docs/recruit/MTA%20Handout%20With%20Photos.pdf Main qaulifications are LVN, RN, or PSYCH...