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1. New nurse, extremely late on my med pass

   baby_nurse- posted a topic in Geriatric

   I'm a recently-licensed LPN working 3-11 at a LTC facility. After a month-long orientation, I have been on my own for 10 shifts. My patient load is usually anywhere from 20-24 patients, depending on which cart I work. However, I've been on the same c...

2. How to find the best shoes -- & other ways to prevent aching feet and blisters?

   baby_nurse- replied to baby_nurse-'s topic in Uniform/Gear

   That's a good point. What type of socks would you recommend?

3. New grad RN

   baby_nurse- replied to Courtneyrn9317's topic in General Nursing

   You'll probably feel stupid and overwhelmed at first. You might feel like your forgot EVERYTHING from nursing school. But every single nurse starts out that way, so don't ever get into the habit of beating yourself up. That's from experience--I was s...

4. How to find the best shoes -- & other ways to prevent aching feet and blisters?

   baby_nurse- posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

   I'm a new urse that just started at a LTC/rehab facility. By 12pm of my first shift, my feet were absolutely covered in blisters, and I was limping the rest of the day. Day two was slightly better (because I elevated my feet and put hydrocortisone cr...

5. Grad LPN, starting my first job - What skills/meds should I brush up?

   baby_nurse- replied to baby_nurse-'s topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank you!! I start tomorrow, so I'll remember your advice!

6. Grad LPN, starting my first job - What skills/meds should I brush up?

   baby_nurse- replied to baby_nurse-'s topic in LPN/LVN

   I'm late--but thank you SO MUCH for the thoughtful comment! I really appreciate the advice, and it really helps ease my nerves.

7. Grad LPN, starting my first job - What skills/meds should I brush up?

   baby_nurse- posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I recently got my license and first job. I'll be starting work in a small-ish LTC/rehab facility. It's been a couple months since school, and I feel like I forgot a ton of things. In the meantime, should I refamiliarize myself with common skills and ...

8. New LPN with ZERO work experience. Am I doomed?

   baby_nurse- posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I started college right out of high school and recently passed the NCLEX in September. However, I'm finding it quite difficult to land a job. I've sent dozens of resume and only got two calls back. I assume because my resume is so bare; all I have li...

9. New LPN; worried about my lack of clinical experience

   baby_nurse- replied to baby_nurse-'s topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks so much. Gonna take your advice to heart!

10. New LPN; worried about my lack of clinical experience

    baby_nurse- replied to baby_nurse-'s topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank you! I appreciate the advice.

11. New LPN; worried about my lack of clinical experience

    baby_nurse- posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    Hello, all. Recent LPN graduate here, waiting to take the NCLEX. All throughout nursing school, I struggled with anxiety during clinicals. I just don't feel as though I have enough experience. Most of my clinicals took place at nursing homes (even du...