Any Advice for an LVN on her First Job???

LVN_it1995, BSN, RN · Dec 19, 2008

I have worked in a few SNF's and some advice would be to make sure you understand your role at your facility and make sure your work is done so noone has anything to say about what you aren't doing.

Realize that there will probably be someone who is "out to get you" (it seems there always is) and don't let it bother you too much. You're just getting started in nursing work(I'm guessing) and can't be expected to know everything. Don't be afraid to ask, even if you feel you should know something. Don't be afraid to talk with your supervisor about concerns you may have. He/She is the one to bail you out in times of trouble (should any occur).

Congrats on your 2 positions.

debroh1 · Dec 19, 2008

At any job ask who ever is in charge your specific responsibilities and try to get them to rank them for you. Find out what you are responsible for ie.. nurse aides, meds, txs. I work at a SNF where I rotate between charge or meds and txs. There is an RN coordinator there but my duties include accomadatyng the DR. when there, knowing when to contact him when he's not, and making sure the NA's are doing their job. Funny thing is if they are not then the RN is responsible to corect them, however I get blamed for not watching them. The best days are med, tx days. That is the extent of my duties for the day.