Roll Call: Introduce Yourselves, LPNs!

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sunshine76

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Hi I just graduated from my nursing program October 2007 and just got my license last month. So i am a brand brand newbie, currently working in a SNF and loving it :yeah: but it does get stressful :bugeyes: everything is so brand new. I am going to keep actively seeking acute care settings since it is more hands on there and a lot less paper work (at least I hope).:nurse:

Specializes in Substance Abuse/Addiction Services.

Hi All!

I am a new, (just recently passed the NCLEX-PN) LPN effective April 3rd 2008. Graduated from Nursing School June 2007. I am so happy to be apart of the world of Nursing. In process of sending resumes and looking for that wonderful job. I reside in NYS, any advice for a new LPN, any job insight to who's hiring?

Glad to meet you all!!!!!!!!!:yeah:

muchaneta

30 Posts

I graduated in December 2007 and was licensed April 2008. Recently got offered a job in an outpatient drug rehab and psych clinic. Start on April 28th. I am currently attending a local community college for my RN prereqs. Proud to be mother of 3, wife, "A" student, and looking forward to being an outstanding nurse!

LisaMarieLPN

3 Posts

Specializes in Geriatrics/Hospice.

Hello everyone! This is my first post although I've been hanging around on this site for about 2 years now. Allnurses has been very helpful for me. Ok here goes :typing...

I graduated from my LPN program in December, 2007 and became licensed in February, 2008. I took a job at a small county hospital/LTC facility in the LTC portion of it on 3rd shift. There are 2 floors with approx 75 residents total. Some nights there's another LPN working with me and I have just one floor with 1 aide and 35 residents and some nights I'm the only nurse and I float between the 2 floors with 2 aides on each floor (if we're lucky, most of the time there are only 3 aides total).

Maybe it is just because I am a newbie, but I am overwhelmed being the only nurse there with 75 residents to be responsible for and doing the charge nurse thing, meds, treatments, supervising aides, making sure the residents on hospice are adequately treated for their pain (esp when actively dying), doing all the assessments, charting, plus helping aides with rounds!!! :banghead: I don't know you guys tell me if I'm overreacting or not. Just had to vent.

On a lighter note, I look forward to cyber-socializing with all of you on here! :)

NURSEPATTY

47 Posts

Specializes in Med-Surg, LTC,LTAC,Corrections.

Hello all! I'm Patty,living in Southwestern Pa., been an LPN since Dec. 2000, Having graduated from local Practical Nursing Program at the local county Vo-Tech school in Sept. 2000. In spite of my age at that time, I graduated 4th in my class. My first job I got right before graduating, starting 2 days after that at a local hospital in my area. I have worked Med-surg, Tele, Ortho,pediatric rehab, adult rehab,LTC, and LTAC ;main job the last few yrs has been Agency, picking up some invaluable skills along the way. I did 1 yr as a Private duty nurse, but missed the agency work (also the decent wages), and enjoyed meeting new folks along the way, and making some friendships that I will long cherish. Still fighting with getting student loans paid off, but have intentions of contining on for my RN, and hopefully get into the Critical Care field or possibly the OR. I have enjoyed reading all the previous posts, and wish luck to those going on for their RN at this time; just wait! I wont be far behind ya! (at least I hope! ) :nurse: Nursing is an honorable career, and have never regretted one moment of it!

bluesky74

21 Posts

hi all,

i graduated in june 2oo7, and started working med/surg aug. 22nd 2007. i have two children and a wonderful husband. "life is good." i enjoy my work, and i enjoy my play. think somethimes about going back to school, i think my god will let me know when and if that time comes. i truley think we are where we are for a reason. :redpinkhe

bluesky74

Caffeine_IV

1,198 Posts

Specializes in LTC, med/surg, hospice.

Hello! I'm Taryn and I've been an LPN for about 15 months. I work in long term care and it's great. I'm in a RN bridge program currently and will graduate in August 08. I love this forum and I'm a frequent lurker.

Specializes in Geriatrics.

Hi Everyone, I graduated in May of 2005 and passed my NCLEX in August of 2005. I work LTC and love it! Geriatrics is the best!

kars74

2 Posts

Hello everyone! My name is Kara I've been an LPN since May 2007. I love being a nurse I have good days and bad:bugeyes:. I am currently working for sub-acute/rehab:uhoh3:. I've learned alot. I am about to start TCN LPN-RN in May:yeah:. I know I need to become an RN to have more options in my career. I want to actually do research (poss cancer or aids). May GOd Bless all your hands to care! Kara:redbeathe

mthrof3

14 Posts

I am a new LPN in southeastern WI, working for a specialty clinic, Oncology. After being a CNA for 13 years, I am liking this job very much. There are 8 years of acute care, and 5 years LTC as an aide. My goal is to be an RN and I have 6 classes to take before I earn an ADN. However, I am rethinking that approach and wondering if going for the BSN right away would be a better idea.

I have three children, a girl and two boys. Last but certainly not least, my Christian faith plays the biggest part of my life. :yeah::nurse:

Specializes in Long Term Care.

hi everyone! i graduated from a cc in august 05, passed my nclex in oct 05, and landed my first job in feb 06, mainly b/c every place i applied to wanted experience! i was an stna for almost 3 years, and during my last 2 months of school i worked as a pharmacy tech. i work in ltc at the present time, but i am hoping to be able to try to find either a hospital or doctors office.. just for a change of pace/experiences/scenery. :p i do love my job, but it is such a small facility that when the census drops, it really hurts hours. i have always wanted a job in where i could help people, and i didnt have the grades or patience for medical school. :lol2: i am a single mother of an almost 2 year old, so right now, even if i wanted, going back to school is not an option. my ultimate plan is to move to florida, and to fulfill a promise i made to my best friend a few months before he died, and that was to become a pa.... if it doesnt happen, i think he will understand!!! but, i do love what i am doing, i just wish that i had more time to spend with each of my residents.:nurse:

pquin28

3 Posts

Hi I was just wondering how is the program going for you? I've been trying to get started with the modules but I'm kind of nervous about taking the test after each module

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