LPN new to addiction nursing

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hi, i am looking to get into addiction care and detox. i am an lpn and i have an interview coming up. i was wondering if anyone could help me understand what my duties would be. i have all my experience in ltc and sub-acute care. i find this to be a very interesting field and i think i have more than the heart to do it. please let me know what you guys o gals know! thanks! btw the place looking to hire me is not requiring experience in addiction....willing to train the right nurse.:nurse:

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

Is it outpatient or inpatient? That makes a difference.

You will probably be monitoring withdrawal symptoms, medicating for them, maybe doing admissions and discharges, and maybe running groups or talking with patients one on one.

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Is it outpatient or inpatient? That makes a difference.

You will probably be monitoring withdrawal symptoms, medicating for them, maybe doing admissions and discharges, and maybe running groups or talking with patients one on one.

Hi I also have an interview for a doctors office. Do you have any idea what i would do in a Dr. office setting? It all seems easy compared to LTC!

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

I don't think it's easier than LTC. Just a different kind of busy.

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Hi Mermaidunderwater... how'd your interview go? I too have the same experience, first job out of nursing school-- sub-acute/LTC. Interviewed at a detox facility. Praying that they'll pick me : )

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Hi Mermaidunderwater... how'd your interview go? I too have the same experience, first job out of nursing school-- sub-acute/LTC. Interviewed at a detox facility. Praying that they'll pick me : )

Can you believe that they cancelled my interview?? I have since applied at other open jobs in addiction at other facilities. I hope they pick you!!! Keep in touch and let me know if they do!!!:yeah:

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Awww man! So sorry they cancelled. I'm filling out apps to other places too, just in case. I'll definitely keep you posted :nurse:

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Hi Mermaid, I got the job! I'll be starting in a few weeks, so excited...

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omg tell me what u do!!!! i am so excited!!! Congrats! email me at [email protected]

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I've been working @ inpatient-outpatient detox facility for almost 7 months now. I work night shift 730 pm- 8 am. My jobs include: passing medication (including methadone), monitoring for withdrawal symptoms, preparing for discharges, assessment, charting. When I worked day shift, my jobs include: admitting new pt, assessment, administering vivitrol shot, performing Tb test, charting.

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