HELP! New LPN starting 1st LTC job

Specialties Geriatric

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I graduated Dec 19 took boards March14 start job Monday March 24. I am so nervous I was offered the job on the spot and the adon says "a med pass is a med pass is a med pass" then says orientation is 5 days. Honestly I believe I can do this although I feel pressure but I need tips, advice etc!!!

CapeCodMermaid, RN

6,090 Posts

Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.

You should repost this in the LTC forum, not the LTAC forum for more responses.

Advice: take your time, ask for more time if you need it on orientation. Do things by the book...shortcuts make for potential for serious mistakes.

SE_BSN_RN, BSN

805 Posts

Specializes in LTC, Agency, HHC.

I started as a new grad LPN in LTC. First, it will be overwhelming. Remember you are new, and don't expect to pick everything up right away. Yes, a med pass is a med pass, but there's a little more to it than that. I got a week of orientation and it took me about a month to finally get comfortable. Don't be afraid to ask questions, ask for more orientation if you need it. Take a notebook to write down tips/tricks, and use your report sheet. Find a good mentor in the workplace. Good luck! I look forward to hearing how your first day/month goes!

nurse_w91

42 Posts

I started one week ago in an LTC. I have received two weeks 3 days each of orientation. I believe today is my last day. I feel completly lost, I believe im slower than everyone and i feel bad, yesterday when i turn to see at the nursing supervisor she was speaking with my preceptor and i believe they were laughing at me since when i walk to where day were they inmediatly change the topic, and that happened three times las night. I feel so dumb and new, like im lonley and everyone is laughing at the new nurse. What should i do to keep my head up? Will it get easier? What about skills? Will i ever be able to do them alone? Pt load is 20:1. I think his is too much for me :( please help! I really need this job

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