Don't think I'm cut out for LTC facilities. Where else can I work?

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Hi. I've been an LPN for about a yr and some change now. (August 2012 to be exact). Ive worked at 2 LTC facilities thus far. Still work at both places. Ive come to terms with the fact that I definitely am not cut out for LTC facilities. I hate it. I hate my job. I wake up dreading going to work. Heck, sometimes I cry. I get so overwhelmed at work. Theres so much work to get done, so little time. I seriously work myself to the limit at work and still find myself never leaving work on time. I don't take breaks. Ever. To make matters worse, my facility has this stupid rule where you have to punch out by a half hr after your shift ends. So basically you get taunted for staying later. Like hello,what do you want me to do? I do everything I can to ensure I finish in a timely manner but I just can't. This has been making me really stressed out. I mean extremely stressed out. At work I find myself to be soo overwhelmed at times where I have to run to the bathroom to calm down and try not to cry. (I know - you must be thinking what a cry baby, right?)..Anyways..Where else can I work? I've heard that LPNs can work at doctor's office, yet I haven't come across any positions. I live in NYC if that makes a difference. Are LPNs in NYC only made to work in LTCs? Are there any other options?

Sorry for writing a whole essay. I truly thank everyone that took the time to read this. Any helpful suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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Here in CA there are plenty of home health opportunities for LVNs. They typically look for at least a year experience and you have that so maybe you could look into that. Home health allows more of work at your pace situation since you will not have the patient/work load like in a LTC. Some cases require just a certain number of hours of care and others are all day. I believe pay is case by case or per visit usually. Look into it.

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Here in FL, you can work as an LPN in LTC and in medical offices. Also prison and home health. HTH. Good luck.

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Yes, I remember the days working at a LTC. There was so much work to do and there was no time to do it all. I know what you are talking about.

A doctor's office, home health, or maybe a prison/jail setting might be a slower pace.

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Specializes in Private Duty.

I did LTC for a hot minute and hated it. Now I'm doing home health and it's been pretty ideal. Granted, a lot of skills are never used (it's really a highly paid baby sitting position), but at least it allows me to pursue higher education. I think you'll really like home health.

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