BigB

BigB

Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA

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

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

    I really like the concept of one on one nursing and may get into this later in

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

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

    48 patients IS assembly line nursing. I hated it! PM shift was very busy were I was working, as was night

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

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

    You will be working at a LTC/SNF..You will have 30 residents to care for or less if you are lucky..That is if you are lucky..Depending on the shift you get, either you get AM, PM, or NOC shift, AM...

  4. How many of you have multiple jobs besides being an LVN?

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

    She didn't seem emborificessed with me their, and I wasn't emborificessed about seeing it...then again I was getting free lap dances, so that changes everything!

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

    BigB replied to BigB's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wondering this too. In California, the inmates get better medical care then the elderly. Why is this....the inmates have filed lawsuits and the elderly are not well represented. It's sad to see. I...

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

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

    She was probably (hopfully) giving you the worse case senerio. baylay* claims it took about 4 weeks for his results, but that is the only post I saw on this site about waiting that

  7. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

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

    I think you would do great there especially with your experience in that field. Patients could benefit from someone who has actually had work done caring for them. It gives a different, much needed...

  8. What do you think of agency LPNs?

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

    I am not registry but many of my freinds are and I have seen what registry goes through. Registry nurses would ALWAYS get the hardest floors to work, the heaviest med passes, etc when working in LTC....

  9. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

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

    From MGA here : ATTENTION RN’s – LVN’s Long-Term Care Openings LVNs up to 27/hr RN up to 40/hr Lots of shifts available in skilled facilites. We pay more and are more focused on...

  10. What do you do with DISRUPTIVE classmates?

    BigB replied to 2bLPNLilPrettyNewyorkr's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    What is really scary is when these people graduate and start "working the floor." I have seen two female CNA's get in an all out brawl in front of pateints family members. Pulling hair, cursing,...

  11. What do you do with DISRUPTIVE classmates?

    BigB replied to 2bLPNLilPrettyNewyorkr's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I use to use a cattle prod on disruptive clasmates but I am not sure if that is socially acceptable these

  12. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

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

    Yes there will be jobs out there for LVN's but it seems that our options keep shrinking every year. I hear "don't worry you (LVN's) will always have LTC." Well, I for one don't want to work in LTC...

  13. How many of you have multiple jobs besides being an LVN?

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

    Yes, I have notices this trend with drinking too. I think it is related to the stress of nursing. In contrast to smoking, alcohol is a lot harder to get addicted to. Lot of LVN's I know drink a lot...

  14. Emotional breakdown and nurse frustation

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

    It is not uncommon for LVN's in northern California to have more than 40 patients. I had 48 myself and the author had 50!!! I chose to leave LTC completely and it was the best choice I could of ever...

  15. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

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

    If CNA's get to pass meds then LVN's are a dead classification. From a financial stand-point facilities would save a lot of money but this move would destroy the livelyhood of LVN's. I do think we...

  16. How many of you have multiple jobs besides being an LVN?

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

    More than half the dr and nurses smoke!! Wow, I have never came across that many. I have seen a hand full here and there. MAny may have become addicted to cigarettes before joining the medical...

  17. How many of you have multiple jobs besides being an LVN?

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

    Yeah, I was shocked when I heard

  18. How many of you have multiple jobs besides being an LVN?

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

    I don't but I know LOTS of LVN's that do have seond jobs to pay the bills. Most of them work at 2 different nursing homes....not exactly what your question asked, but my take. p.s. There was an LVN...

  19. Emotional breakdown and nurse frustation

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

    Good to

  20. Emotional breakdown and nurse frustation

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

    Max, let me know if you got my

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

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

    How you start a romance, so to speak, under those conditions is beyond me ... How RN's go into these prisons and end up sleeping with HIV and Hep. C infected LIFER inmates is beyond me, but I have...

  22. Emotional breakdown and nurse frustation

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

    I was told the turnover rate is high.... That was your first clue. IS VAcaville, CA too far of a commute? If not I have a great LVN position you might be interested

  23. Emotional breakdown and nurse frustation

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

    I worked the same shift as you and delt with 48 Patients. You are up agianst so much more. You license is on the line every day. GET OUT of that place. Trust me, leaving an understaffed nursing home...

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

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

    CDC is much better for RN's anyways. If I / when I get my RN I would go CDC. Not only is the pay higher, but the RN's here at the Dept of Mental Health are getting SLAMMED with involentary OT. It is...

  25. ER nurse new to LTC!!!

    BigB replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Same here. I left in disgust after only 3 months , never to return to