Hi all,
I know the majority of nursing informaticists are RNs.
Any LPNs out there in informatics? If so, what path did you take to get into informatics?
Background: I’m an LPN (9 years experience, mostly ambulatory) who currently works...
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Hey y'all! Just wanted to let everyone know that I gave and completed my two weeks notice, had a couple of interviews during that time, and accepted an offer to work in a doctor's office. I start next week. I'm excited, and by the time I start, I'll ...
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Thank y'all. I put in my two week notice yesterday. I'm excited because I feel better already. And I'm scared but strangely excited for a new adventure! I'll keep y'all posted! Thanks again.
Hi all, I am an LPN. I have been at my first nursing job for a little over 8 months. I am very unhappy, and I feel my mental health is in jeopardy. The thought of working one more shift induces a near-panic attack! (Literally--I'm having attacks on m...
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And thanks to everyone else also for your replies. It helps having all of your perspectives. I'm working on a new plan that might give me more satisfaction in my nursing career. I'll keep y'all posted. :)
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Orca, thanks for the reply. I was very upset when I made my post. I've, sadly, been thinking how best to respond to your advice. Overall, I do genuinely appreciate your advice. I've done some reflection and my manager isn't the problem. I feel horrib...
Okay. I need some advice. I work at a men's prison in the cell block. I've been trying desperately, but I can no longer lie to myself or anyone else: I want to leave this job. I'm really disappointed in myself now because I am not a quitter. It's b...
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Okay. I need some advice. I've been trying desperately, but I can no longer lie to myself or anyone else: I want to leave this job. I'm really disappointed in myself now because I am not a quitter. It's been four months, and I was ready to fly the c...
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A belated thanks to y'all for the advice. I really appreciate your tips. Things are going okay thus far. I'm still adjusting to being a nurse at all much less a correctional nurse haha.
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Thanks, NurseShanniePants! I think the interview went well. The facility seems well managed and clean, and I could definitely see myself beginning my career there.
Hi y'all! I'm a new LPN (graduated in August, licensed in November) in Louisiana. And I'm on the oh-so-wonderfully-fun first job hunt. I have an interview tomorrow morning for a position at a nearby women's prison. I'm excited because I think it'd be...
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For anyone who was interested, I just received a call from the unit director. I did not get the job. They chose a candidate with more experience. There is supposed to be a night position opening in the next month or so, and she welcomed me to apply ...
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Hi, AngelRN27! I'm in Louisiana, and I've heard that Florida LPNs are usually exclusively in LTC or HH. The hospitals in my area hire a few LPNs, but the opportunities are hard to come by if you're a new grad with no experience. But I'm sure that's t...