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  1. NursieNurseLPN

    How much was your lpn program?

    Ugh my school was about $37,000, after grants and paying some throughout school, I am now the mortified owner of a $24,000 (now $20,000 after 2years of payments) student loan. I do not recommend doing this! At the time, i thought i was doing what was...
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    First no openings, now two offers...

    Take the full time! As an unemployed new nurse, i wanted any job and was (still am) extremely grateful for my 1st nursing job as a per diem lpn. But once your working, it can be hard. Id give anything to be full time at my job. You dont think of the ...
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    New lpn that is feeling discouraged

    Right now, try to focus on accuracy. Once accuracy and speed comes, you will have more time! Theres never enough, but you will spend more time with certain residents one day, the time with others the next day. What we do is very important! If they do...
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    Precepting for my first time...

    I had many different preceptors for my job and you will be fine! One of my favorite ones was a new nurse who had been working for seven months because she knew exactly what it was like to be new and in my shoes. She remembered the anxiety of learning...
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    You are LVN, why are you applying CNA or MA?

    Also keep in mind that in most states, once you're a licensed nurse, you are held to that standard. What happens if someone falls, or needs CPR, or some other situation? You would be held responsible as an LPN, even if you're hired only as a CNA at t...
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    How much training did you get?

    I got 2weeks (14 shifts) of orientation just a couple months ago. I was very lucky. But to be honest, i didnt need that much. Dont get me wrong, im very grateful for my opportunity to really learn without all the pressure just on me, but my first tim...
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    Confessions of a Job hopper

    Thank you for being honest! Alot of us can relate to you. I dont think theres anything wrong with it in the beginning. I mean, as a teenager/young adult, we dont know what we want. And as a brand new nurse, we still dont know! Theres a lot of posts o...
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    My feet HURT!!!

    Thanks everyone! I agree about taking care of your body. If my feet & body hurts/aches this bad this early on, i imagine it can only get worse over time with years of wear and tear. Thanks for all suggestions! Its great to hear everyone's opinion...
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    new nurse anxiety/mistakes

    Maybe you should try making a list of all the things that should be done on your shift (from blood sugars, med pass, treatments, charting, orders, assignments, etc) & prioritize what absolutely must be done. Make copies & bring with you every...
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    Shift work

    I had to do all three in orientation, over a 3 week period i did all shifts for 5days a week. Some were the same shift the 1st few days, then switched up to a diff shift. I was just grateful to be offered orientation on all three shifts at first, but...
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    My feet HURT!!!

    Thanks guys!!! I just got home from my first night shift and whew, my whole body hurts! Lol but hopefully ill adapt soon. Im gonna get the dr scholls inserts later today and im definately gonna try compression stockings. Awesome suggestions! And its ...
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    My feet HURT!!!

    Thanks! I was wondering if i should invest in those or an expensive pair of nursing shoes. But alot of nurses have told me they regret spending a lot on their nursing shoes because they arent that great. I think ill buy the dr scholls this week. Than...
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    My feet HURT!!!

    Im still getting used to my first LPN job and i go home everyday in pain. When i finally go to bed, my feet are pounding when i elevate them. I just wanted to complain to you guys, since you've all probably been there. Thanks and Happy Holidays to al...
  14. It is overwhelming but each day it will get a little (a real little ) easier. Come in early and ask the previous nurse about how pts take their meds (crush/whole, apple sauce/pudding, etc. Accept that you cant do it all. Prioritize and make sure you ...
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    Merry Christmas i am a grown up now!

    Haha i asked for the same thing!!!