[ajohnsonLVN]

Hey guys... I just wanted to annouce that I got my first job as a LVN. It's not at a hospital on a MED-SURG unit that my instructors practically demanded that we get, but it's a very nice nursing facility in Huntington Beach, CA. It has a snf, icf, and assisted living...it's really great. I start orientation on Monday, I'm so happy!!!

[HONEYBEAR]

Congrats on the new job, I listened to my instructors when I was looking for my 1st job, and I went into the acute care setting...which I hated....I am now working in a 63 bed ltc facility, and I love it. Let us all know how the job is going......Good luck, and enjoy your new career, you have worked hard for it.:hatparty:

[TheCommuter]

Congratulations, babe!

[Ariel70113]

Congrats!!!!

[ajohnsonLVN]

Thanks for the CONGRATS you guys... OMG,I'm nervous and excited :hatparty: :hatparty:
I'll keep you guys posted

[5scardiacnurse]

Congratulations!! :hatparty:

Sometimes you have to follow your own heart and do what is best for you.

Best wishes.

[lvn2bsoon]

Hey good luck! I am on the 3rd week of my first job as a new grad in a LTC setting here in CO. That's funny your instructor's said get a job in acute care....mine in Santa Clara, CA always said start out in LTC. I didn't want LTC but, as a new grad the hospitals don't hire unless you know the right people. I have around 29 patients to give meds and do treatments for and am getting a rhythm going so I can get off work on time (I usually end up staying over a half hour to finish paperwork and whatnot.) So good luck! i hope you find that to be a great facility for you! Definately keep us posted!

[JazzyLPN]

Hats off to you
My instructors also wanted us to start on med surg. I'm so nervous about actually being a nurse now, I'm putting off finding a job. Sad huh? I just can't get over the fear. I wish you well, I hope you love it!

[HONEYBEAR]

So how is the new job going?

[ajohnsonLVN]

My job is going great. They're giving 2 weeks orientation since Im a new grad, Im working the night shift because I go to school during the day, and getting paid $20/hr with bebefits starting in 30 days...I can't complain. Any facility has issues or flaws and I seen that working as a CNA for the last 3 years so whatever they dish at me I think I can take it. The only fear I think I have is if there is a "problem" and I don't exactly follow the protocol, the next shift comes in complaining their ass off (I haven't experienced this personally, but still). I think it's ridiculous when charge nurses don't work together and they're constantly putting the blame on each other...What happened to team work and team nursing? But other than that I like the place