BigB

BigB

Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA

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  1. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

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

    I am a state

  2. Can A Lvn Work As A Cna Or Any Work? For Now? With Diploma?

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

    I worked as a CNA all during nursing school, after I got my diploma up until I got my passing test

  3. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

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

    As an MTA you do wear "a badge" but we aren't considered officers per say. We are sworn peace officers, but our priority is the medical / mental health aspect. There is at least one guard on each unit...

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

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

    "I am excited about starting nursing school (LPN) but I have NO DESIRE at all to work in a nursing home." In most states you will eventually end up "stuck" in a nursing home. It is just the current...

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

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

    The general feeling on this board seems to be that getting your LVN, if you plan to get your RN, is not a good idea. I wouldn't say it was a waste of time

  6. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

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

    The med pass is only about 30 inmates that takes about 30 - 40 minutes to complete. The good news is they don't take the 10, 11, 12 meds each like you see in LTC. This is what makes the TWO med passes...

  7. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

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

    $74,000 is your salary after about 4 years as an MTA. Starting would be around $60,000. No experience needed. The CO training would help a lot, as we share duties with them. It should be easy to get...

  8. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

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

    I have that effect on people hehe. Corrections LVN and MTA/LVN are two very different things. The LVN's that work in the state prisons make very little money $19 -24 / hr with ok benefits, and...

  9. Wow.

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

    Yay!! We need some RN lovin every now and

  10. Frustrated

    BigB replied to lpnfl34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think going to school for something other than nursing is a great idea. I recently finished my bachlor's degree in managment of all things. I had been an LVN for 1 month when I decided to pad my...

  11. Frustrated

    BigB replied to lpnfl34's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "I live in a part of FL where basically the only stable job an lpn can get that pays decent is in a LTC facility which can quickly cause burnout over a period of time (at least it did for me)." It is...

  12. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

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

    An MTA is a sworn peace officer. So you are a cop and a nurse. We handcuff, search, escort inmates while providing thier medical care. Given the two roles we perform, we are paid accordingly. The...

  13. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

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

    I would say California, northern cali in particular, is the worst place to work as an LVN. Not so much for the lack of jobs, but it is the fact that your hands will be so tied here. We have been...

  14. Where do they find these caregivers?

    BigB replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In cali the aides in Assist living are only Nursing assistants, not certified at all to my

  15. lvn pay in california

    BigB replied to timgirl2121's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Unfortunatly the original poster is an LVN and can't apply for the RN position(s). Now to the question at hand. LVN's in northern California make the following: Corrections = $19 -24/hr Hospitals =...

  16. Unitek program sacramento advise/??

    BigB replied to keike5579's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    OK, but it is / was a great program. It is also part time (3 days a week) so you can continue toi work. Fast-paced LVN programs tend to be 4 -5 days a week, leaving little to no time to work. I had to...

  17. Unitek program sacramento advise/??

    BigB replied to keike5579's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Uniteks LVN program is about $22,000+. Why not go to Grant adult Ed for your LVN. It is in Sacramento and costs

  18. Help with Wound Care...

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

    Wound care is pretty basic... nothing a little salt won't

  19. california working lvn

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

    Qualifying for the loan isn't the hard part. Paying it back with its high interest rate

  20. LVN Resume

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

    I was a CNA for 4 years before getting my LVN so my resume said "I am the bestest butt wiper this side of the Rocky mountains." At the time it was probably

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

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

    I worked ER in a prison and it was very interesting to say the least. In California, job security is VERY strong in the prison system for nurses, LVN and RN. You see things in corrections that is...

  22. Western Career College??

    BigB replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    Its all about the $$$ with them. I would go elsewhere. Plus, the universities around here will not accept transfer credit from WCC. Something to think about if you plan to get a BSN later. I had a...

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

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is good to set a goal like that. I often wonder how long our bodies can hold up to all the running around we do in LTC. It is tolerable, barely, when we are younger, but as time goes by the job can...

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

    BigB posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am oreintating as a new grad for the 3-11pm shift. I have found out that I will be doing all the meds, charting and treatments for all 47 of them. Is this even legal? The unit manager doesn't help...

  25. The reality for LPN/LVN for a new graduate

    BigB replied to Bala Shark's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work night shift in a prison psych unit for the dept. of mental health.. You can function just make sure you get enough sleep. I get more sleep working night shift then I did working AM's. I...