At Last!

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So it's almost 2am and I can't sleep because....

I start my first nursing job today!

I took my NCLEX last November, passed, got my license... and then found out how hard it was for a new grad to get a job. I was literally driving all over the Los Angeles area filling out applications at any hospital, SNF and home health agency I could find! In April I gave up and found a regular clerical job, which I was very greatful for. But it wasn't nursing...

By a stroke of luck I saw an opening for a rep for a home health agency. I applied, got an interview, and the first thing the interviewer says... why didn't you apply for our LVN position? Well, I didn't know you had one available! Fast-forward a couple more interviews and here I am, ready to start... in seven hours!

I just checked my profile here on this site and my very first post, two months after I started LVN school, was in July 2008. I'm extremely excited but also extremely nervous because I feel like it's been forever since I've been in clinicals. Well, this is what I've been preparing for. All I can say is... AT LAST!

P.S. I think I'm gonna start giggling the first time I sign my name with my credentials "LVN"!!! :nurse:

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Specializes in Acute Care, CM, School Nursing.

Hooray! I'm so happy for you. Good luck on your first day, and with your new job! Enjoy signing your name with your credentials. :)

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

That is wonderful news! I can still remember how jazzed I was the first time I signed a chart with my new initials. :D

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Specializes in LTC.

Awesome! COngratulations and good luck on your new job! Gladiola LVN...nice ring to it ;)

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Congratulations!! I hope you love your new job, and title!

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Specializes in Emergency.

Congrats!

I remember the first time I put RN after my name...it brings a smile for sure. Smile BIG! :D you've earned it!!!

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