Hired onto my first nursing job

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I was hired at a nursing home today for $17.75 hourly, and I am due to get a raise as soon as my temporary Texas license becomes permanent. The only negative thing is having to do medication passes and treatments on 32 patients by myself. This will be my first job as an LVN, so wish me luck. I start tomorrow and my shifts will be from 3 pm to 11 pm.

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Specializes in Onc/Hem, School/Community.

Congratulations Commuter! I'm so happy for you! Personally, I always preferred the 3-11 shift. Good luck and happy trails!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Congratulations Commuter! I'm so happy for you! Personally, I always preferred the 3-11 shift. Good luck and happy trails!
Thank you so much! ;)
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Afternoons are much more relaxed than days. Usually half the meds to do as well....

Make sure your carts are well stocked. Check your wardstock before leaving the med room. Take your tube feed supplies and set them out in the rooms before your med run starts. That way you have everything ready when you reach the room.

Most dressings/treatments are done by days.

Take your breaks! A hydrated and fed nurse is an effective nurse.

Remember to breathe.

Nursing is 24/7 and everything doesn't have to be done on your shift.

Good luck.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Afternoons are much more relaxed than days. Usually half the meds to do as well....

Make sure your carts are well stocked. Check your wardstock before leaving the med room. Take your tube feed supplies and set them out in the rooms before your med run starts. That way you have everything ready when you reach the room.

Most dressings/treatments are done by days.

Take your breaks! A hydrated and fed nurse is an effective nurse.

Remember to breathe.

Nursing is 24/7 and everything doesn't have to be done on your shift.

Good luck.

Thank you for these handy tips.
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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

Congratulations Commuter! What NH? Give me a hint. I come to some of the local ones in connection with our research and would love to say hello. I hope you love it.

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Congratulations Commuter!!!! You'll do great.

Sandy

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Congratulations Commuter! What NH? Give me a hint. I come to some of the local ones in connection with our research and would love to say hello. I hope you love it.
Here's a big hint: it's located in Bedford (Mid-Cities area).
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Specializes in Knuckle Dragging Nurse aka MTA.

The Commuter... it's good to hear about your new job. I also started a few weeks ago on the 3 - 11pm shift, and would like to offer some advice. 1) Get a long orientation..at least 3 weeks as a new grad. 2) ask a million questions. 3) know exactly what you are getting yourself into...(I was told I would have "about 38- 42 patients" only to start working and I now have 49 patients.) I have put in my two week notice for various reasons. 4) have a good relationship with your cna's. If your cna's don't like you...your life will be hell.

5) care care of your diabetics first before the 4 and 8 oclock med passes.

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COngratulations! Hope you enjoy it and take good care of those folks!:chuckle :nurse:

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