First LPN job, here I come...

Tweety, BSN, RN · Jan 3, 2004

I did a clinical at the hospital I worked for fresh out of school. The hospital had a very good reputation in the community and the staff seemed to like working there. I liked the guy I interviewed with.

Good luck!

jschut, BSN, RN · Jan 3, 2004

I was already working in the facility as a CNA, then just automatically got "bumped" up to LPN.

Am just now getting ready to leave that job for "new waters" as I go forward to get my BSN. (New place is more "hour" friendly.)

Wishing you the best in all you do!

Julie :)

nursefiggy · Jan 3, 2004

I was in contract with the first place i worked. i hated it!

The next place i worked (both were in LTC) was much close to home and a little more money. i got burned out in LTC (it only took 2yrs) and found a job in dialysis and I have been here two yrs and don't plac on going anywhere anytime soon. If you havn't thought about dialysis, give it a try. It is a walk in the park compared to LTC!

Hellllllo Nurse, BSN, RN · Jan 3, 2004

Originally posted by nursefiggy
If you havn't thought about dialysis, give it a try. It is a walk in the park compared to LTC!

Depends on where you work and your manager, working conditions, etc.

I did LTC for years and got burned out on it (I was the only nurse for 65, on nocs. I didn't get a lunch break for over two years).

However, I've been working chronic dialysis for 10 months now. It is very labor intensive, very fast paced and chaotic.

a couple of the techs are always trying to run the unit, and run over the nurses. It is very exhausting dealing w/ this.

When I get home after 12 hours of doing dialysis, I can hardly move. I'm very stiff, sore and hurt all over. I actually limp after my shifts.

LTC was not this physically hard on me.

As for the OP's question-

I've found the best way to find a decent job is to network w/ others. Talk to nurses. If you find that the nurses are pretty satisfied at a particular facility, try to get in there. Have a nice, professional resume' and good references. Dress nice on interview day. Make sure to ask about the staff to pt ratios and how many res you will be responsible for.