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...
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, ...
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...
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?
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...
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!
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...
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...
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!
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...
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.
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 ...