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1. Should I take this LTC job?

   hopefull1 replied to hopefull1's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thanks guys..sounds like very good advice. That's what my gut was telling me, but I wanted to know I wasn't being overly cautious on it.

2. Should I take this LTC job?

   hopefull1 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Hi all!! I need some advice from those in LTC. I'm a two month out new grad LVN currently working Med/Surg 7-7pm in a local hospital that is low censused and is now talking of lay-offs. I was just offered a charge position in a LTC that has patient r...

3. Guide to first job in LTC!

   hopefull1 replied to KRODD's topic in LPN/LVN

   Quick question. I've worked in Med/Surg for the last two months as a new grad, but due to low census their talking lay-offs...soooo I have an opportunity right now for a LTC position on days with 1:40/50 pt. ratio. I will be a charge with a med-aid, ...

4. Multiple Preceptors in the first two weeks!

   hopefull1 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am a new grad LVN who felt very blessed to have landed a 7p-7a Med/Surg/Tele job. But, during my first two weeks my experience has been chaotic to say the least. I was told when hired I would orient for 6 weeks with one preceptor so they could keep...

5. Depressed working the midnight shift~! Anyone else out there?

   hopefull1 replied to sunkissedmspriss's topic in General Nursing

   I feel for you. I've been told the night shift is the best place to start and learn, but I am starting days on a busy Tele unit. Has any other LVN's out there started on days and survived orientation to become a solid member of the team?

6. Poll: I got my new grad job in...?

   hopefull1 replied to eleectrosaurus's topic in Job Hunt

   TX- MedSurg/Telemetry

7. Night shift, new grad - advice please.. ?

   hopefull1 replied to Jamie P.M., RN's topic in General Nursing

   Jamie P.M., RN I am a new grad starting on a telemetry unit in a couple of weeks and was wondering what you thought of it? I will also be on nights, 7p-7a. I'm pretty nervous about it also. Any advice you could give would be GREATLY appreciated! :hrn...

8. New Grad Nurse Dilemma. Please help.

   hopefull1 replied to peacelives10's topic in New Nurse

   Well you're definitely not alone in being nervous, I am too for sure! Keep me posted after you start on how it's going, and I'll do the same:).

9. New Grad Nurse Dilemma. Please help.

   hopefull1 replied to peacelives10's topic in New Nurse

   Congrats!! I'll be working at a hospital in TX as a GVN until I pass boards. How about you? I've been told it's alot to take on (and that's scary), but if you can do it, you gain a load of experience!

10. New Grad Nurse Dilemma. Please help.

    hopefull1 replied to peacelives10's topic in New Nurse

    I know it's been a while on this post, but I was wondering how you have progressed with the tele position. I'm a new grad that will be starting on tele in a couple of weeks and am really worried I won't stack up. Please let me know how it's gone so f...

11. Only 7 weeks left and kind of sad!

    hopefull1 replied to notyetnurse's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    My LVN "student" status will end in August also. My class of 25 have all grown close over the past several months. It's comforting to have others around you who are in the same boat with you thru the newness of it all, and it's a little scary to know...

12. Is it as bad as everyone says it will be?

    hopefull1 replied to hopefull1's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thank's for the replies and advice ladies..it does make me feel better to hear it!:) I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed that I can land a position somewhere that I will enjoy working and learn alot while I'm at it!

13. Is it as bad as everyone says it will be?

    hopefull1 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

    I am currently a student LVN, and will hopefully be licensed after August '12. I've really enjoyed school and clinicals so far, but I am starting to feel a little panicky about becoming a nurse due to all the "I hate nursing" comments I see. Are ther...

14. First LPN job in LTC...is this the way it really is?

    hopefull1 replied to Krisintheweb's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks for the update Krisintheweb. I'm just beginning school this month. Your experience is something I will have to keep in mind when I begin working.

15. So, I received my acceptance letter into the PN program...What should I expect ?

    hopefull1 replied to SuperdadNurse's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I am also starting a LVN program in August and am nervous about what to expect. From what I understand from others the first half of the semester is mostly learning CNA type stuff. Still alot of reading and test taking, but not really intense as far ...