BigB

BigB

Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA

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  1. Western Career College??

    BigB replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    Way too far to drive. I requested info from the school and will post what they send me, or more likely what they say after they call

  2. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

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

    Well a search of Kaiser, Sutter, and UC Davis, the main hospitals in your area...will show you that the phase out is in full

  3. LPN to RN Support Group

    BigB replied to pegasus12164's topic in LPN to RN

    be thankful ec is still avalible to you. lvn's in california had the ec option removed thanks to the rn

  4. Unitek College LVN program... good or Bad??

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

    $27,000 for the LVN - RN 30 unit option. hmmm this is sounding really good right about now. If they have clinicals in Sacramento, CA I am strating with them. I considered WCC but they was over $40,000...

  5. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

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

    The idea is to eliminate LVN's from the hospitals, pay RN's more, and hire a CNA to do the "dirty work" for the

  6. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

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

    upgrading to RN from lvn ismvery difficult in northern california. The waiting time is anywhere from 3 - 4 years. Yes a girl has waited this long after doing 2 years of prerequsites. We need more...

  7. LPN schools...just a business

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

    Half of the class has NO business being in the medical field (not to be rude, but some of them are just plain dumb) it is scary that these people are being passed through as nurses. Although they...

  8. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

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

    yes LTC will be there, but I am affraid the day will come when that will be are only option as an LVN. MY nursing instructors said the day will come soon were LVN's will only be used in LTC, a place...

  9. Are there any LVN in California going thru the Indiana BSN program

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

    the waiting list for WCC is little to zero at all. The problem i see with WCC is they are always having ads out for nursing instructors. Not sure how the lack of nursing instructors affects the...

  10. Are LPN/LVNs a dying breed?

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

    Where in California are you?? I am in SoCal, and I know Mission Hospital is hiring LVNs and also lots of hospitals in LA, for different units....L/D, ER, etc... In northern California LVN are not...

  11. Western Career College??

    BigB replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    OJT is where its at. Unfortunatly I make too much $$ to qualify for the grants. Tried with those

  12. Western Career College??

    BigB replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    good research.... I really hope they will have clinicals in the Sacramento area, that would be great and they would be on the top of my list for LVN - RN

  13. frustrated lvn trying to get in to a rn program

    BigB replied to Mcfly10's topic in LPN to RN

    The only one avalible to California's online I could find is ISU. What other is out there for

  14. Western Career College??

    BigB replied to nursemelani's topic in LPN to RN

    Never heard of them either and I am in Sacramento, Ca. Edit:: I found this http://www.unitekcollege.com/Registered_Nursing_Career_Prospects/ but I must be blind I don't see a campus location?? Help...

  15. Should I go LVN or RN route?

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

    In Northern California, LVN are pretty much limited to LTC and aren't used much in Dr' offices. I think "med aides" are the future in California. If LVN' loose the LTC, what is left for LVN"S? I...

  16. Apologizing for being "just an LPN"

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

    If only it were that easy as "just going back to school." I simple cannot do that with a family and morgage etc. I can't stop working and tell my bill collectors to "just wait" while I finsih my RN....

  17. Should I go LVN or RN route?

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

    I noticed Fair Oaks. I am from Sacramento. If you don't mind comuting to Vacaville, CA you can make $73,000 - $100,000 + (with OT) as an LVN/ MTA for the department of Mental

  18. Psyche Nursing

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

    I like psych. You don't have to be crazy to work this area of nursing, but I supose it helps. You just have to be on your toes and expect anything. Everyday is something new. Psych is never the same...

  19. LPN desparately needing to become a RN!!

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

    http://www.classesusa.com/featuredschools/indianastate/form.cfm;jsessionid=687CF4C83F476EEFB14CAADDBAB934AB?promotionID=391 lvn to

  20. Should I go LVN or RN route?

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

    i make $5 less an hour than the RN's here. Not worth upgrading for the stress that comes with the RN title at this time. I would recommend going for the RN if you can. Career choices for LVN's are few...

  21. "Easy" LPN jobs

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

    Exactly..I have heard women called the most vile , offensive words by inmates. How could one come to work day after day and hear

  22. "Easy" LPN jobs

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

    Working in a prison is a very foul enviornment. The inmates often throw feces and urine on the staff members (that means YOU, if you decide to work there). As a woman, you will be called %itch and...

  23. I'm being involuntarily moved to the rehab unit!

    BigB replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    same here.. complete disaster. my favorite line from managment was "don't worry you can do it...we TRUST you!" or "your a great nurse and can handle it!!" Of course all they wanted to do was move a...

  24. Anyone attending Indiana State Univ...

    BigB replied to wefdm21's topic in LPN to RN

    look forward to hearing

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

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

    The hospitals here pay LVN's $0 an hour since they don't use us anymore..but they use to pay about $18./ hr. Prisons are paying $19 - 24