sschele

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1. New LPN, New Job, Think I made a mistake Pt 2

   sschele replied to sschele's topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi.. Thanks for the response! I started there a week ago, I am a new LPN. I passed my boards in January and due to some health problems (D&C-and gallbladder surgery) I had to put my search on hold till recently. I am still in orientation till Sat...

2. New LPN, New Job, Think I made a mistake Pt 2

   sschele posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi Thank you all for your feedback. I have been working now for about a week and have decided I think I should have gone to a smaller facility. The staff has been really supportive (well, most of them), I just feel as if I am in way over my head. So....

3. New LPN, New Job, Think I made a mistake...

   sschele posted a topic in New Nurse

   I passed my boards in Jan. and had a few health problems..D&C, gallbladder surgery ect.. I recently accepted a job in LTC..they weren't honest about the patient ratio. (I was told 25:1-actually 35:1) and right now feeling like I made a huge mista...

4. Job offer..BUT

   sschele replied to sschele's topic in LPN/LVN

   I hope I don't sound like a total basket case! I just want to do well and I wasn't sure if what they were telling me was within the norm..us new nurses can drive everyone insane!!!! Thanks all

5. Job offer..BUT

   sschele replied to sschele's topic in LPN/LVN

   Ok..had my 1st orientation today, all types of paperwork (new hire stuff) I talked with the person running it, turns out ..surprise, surprise my actual orientation is going to be 3 days, with the last 2 of the original 5 days, another nurse on the op...

6. Job offer..BUT

   sschele posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Need help here! I recently had a job offer BUT the "orientation" on the med cart/paperwork is 5 days, this is in LTC. I did ask in the interview if I had resources to ask questions..yes, there is a nursing superv. When I interviewed I told them I wan...

7. Job Offer-unsure....

   sschele replied to sschele's topic in LPN/LVN

   I think my main hesitation is I don't want to be "job hopping" and as a new nurse, I feel as if I need a more consistent schedule. I think my biggest fear is trying to get the organizational aspect down and only being there a few days a month. Thanks...

8. Job Offer-unsure....

   sschele posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi, I am a new grad and I have been interviewing for jobs, basically in LTC, right now I have an offer for every other w/e and if more hrs become available they will call. I am hesitating due to accept due to the uncertainity of it all. Any advice? T...

9. Interview Question...Help!

   sschele posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Evening..I am a new LPN and have been reading some of the posts on here and I have noticed a few people mention they had to take a math test. What does that include? I am in the process of looking for a job, just wanted to know what I would be expect...