Nikki0727

Nikki0727 has 3 years experience.

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1. Anxiety and feeling of dread

   Nikki0727 replied to djh8kperez's topic in LPN/LVN

   I've beenjoyed working as a lpn for 3 years. I've been at my current LTC facility for 9 months! I've battled depression and anxiety for years but just a few weeks ago I couldn't move. I mean I would walk to the door of the facility and walk back to m...

2. is this normal???

   Nikki0727 replied to Dsullivan13's topic in LPN/LVN

   I've been at my current job for 7 months. All the other nurses I known (except 1) finishes the med pass by 10 a.m. (we start at 7:30 a.m.). I on the other hand do not get done until 10:30. There are bps you have to take and fingersticks. Tube feedi...

3. Not sure if I'm smart enough

   Nikki0727 replied to Nikki0727's topic in LPN/LVN

   I seem like I can't retain anything. I mean I remember things but I have to reread things constantly. Like I'm in school studying for a test , but I've been a nurse for 3 years. It's repetitive, my work,but you would think I know ALL the meds I've...

4. Not sure what im doing wrong!!

   Nikki0727 replied to Nikki0727's topic in LPN/LVN

   Been there since October of 2015,and currently still there. I was working both days and Second. Second shift is what was getting to me.7 months I've been there and I'm still not as "fast" as some and not as "smart" as others.

5. Not sure if I'm smart enough

   Nikki0727 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hello! So here's my dilemma. I think I'm a good nurse. My employer says I'm good just have to learn my job better. There are things that I feel like I should know and dont. Like ALL the meds one shouldn't take while being on dialysis. Catheterization...

6. Pay for LVN in ASL/Memory Care?

   Nikki0727 replied to thischick123's topic in LPN/LVN

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7. Pay for LVN in ASL/Memory Care?

   Nikki0727 replied to thischick123's topic in LPN/LVN

   Here in Western Ny ALF's paid $14/hr amd LTC paid $16

8. just a question about med pass

   Nikki0727 replied to NurseBetty_RN's topic in LPN/LVN

   Same as my work load. I have 3 hours to pass.meds to 30 people. All skilled. There's a lot of.vitals you have to while passing meds..alot of blood sugars to.get and a tube feed!!! I don't feel like it's enough time...if 2 people can finish on time.so...

9. Not sure what im doing wrong!!

   Nikki0727 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   I work at a nursing home where i have about 46-48 residents. 4-5 of them need bp/ap taken for meds and 6 of them are diabetics. One is a gtube. So it takes time to do those things. I have a few hours to get it done but i seems like i cant get it. Ot...

10. too long to become a nurse

    Nikki0727 replied to Butterfries's topic in LPN/LVN

    YES! I also tried to work through school and has a toddler at home..bills were piling up and shut offs were adding up and an eviction notice. Lowest time of my life. But I was going to school not just for me ..my son to. All the struggle was worth it...

11. new grad no job DEPRESSION!

    Nikki0727 replied to anwurito's topic in LPN/LVN

    I passed boards Oct 31... I could officially start looking for jobs. No one hired throughout the holidays! So I'd put Ina few apps here and there but then one February March rolled around I applied places all the time...and I called these places as w...

12. What real life skills do lpn's do regularly?

    Nikki0727 replied to northmississippi's topic in LPN/LVN

    I work with adults with disabilities. I'm passing meds,suctioning trachs(sometimes changing the inner cannula) gtube feedings and changes. Super pubic catheter changes vitals. Sometimes straight Cathing for a sample. Flu season I gave all residents t...

13. Do you ever question if your a good nurse?

    Nikki0727 replied to taralopez's topic in LPN/LVN

    I'm the same exact way!!! I have really bad anxiety and depression... I care deeply for just about everyone! Sometimes I think that me caring so much is s problem. I've only had my license for a year but been a working for 5 months. I'm always second...

14. I need some advice please!

    Nikki0727 replied to bubblemania's topic in LPN/LVN

    I feel the same way! I work in a home and we only have 6 residents or nurse but I fee dumb. Me "assessing" them for my own notes...getting lung sounds and not hearing what others hear

15. Am I cut out for this????

    Nikki0727 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I've always wanted to be a nurse. Nothing higher because I like spending time with my patients and residents. I went into school and struggled. I didn't think I would ever pass. But as determined as I am I passed. And I passed boards...second time ar...