bumLVN

bumLVN specializes in Geriatric,LTC.

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1. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

   bumLVN replied to bumLVN's topic in New Nurse

   I have been working at a customer service agent for a few years. Stayed with one company. Since I started nursing I don't know why I have been like this. Maybe because everything is new for me. I just didn't have enough courage I guess. Fear overwhel...

2. New LPN to LTC need organizational tips

   bumLVN replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN/LVN

   Congratulations!! For me, I just bring a notepad where I can write down all the things I have to do and whatever the CNAs report to me because I always tend to forget especially when they tell me while I am doing my medpass. Good luck to you, you can...

3. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

   bumLVN replied to bumLVN's topic in New Nurse

   Although I don't know if I would last till September.... I would like to take that deal! :) Thanks so much for your reply, now I am feeling optimistic...and I know that I am not alone. Hope we both learn to like what we do in the future. Keep me post...

4. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

   bumLVN replied to bumLVN's topic in New Nurse

   That's exactly what I am doing right now...trying to hang in there and see if I like it. If i really don't like it, at least I can tell myself that I've tried really hard. Thank you so much for your time and advice...I will take it to heart.

5. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

   bumLVN replied to bumLVN's topic in New Nurse

   Well right now i'm just trying to do my best and try to stay and get the experience I need. Who knows maybe you are all right and that I might like it. I just always remind myself that if I don't succeed in this then it will not be the end of the wor...

6. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

   bumLVN replied to bumLVN's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks so much for the replies. IDK it's just so much responsibility and I feel like it's a burden for me knowing that these people's lives depends somehow in me not making a mistake and all that. Sometimes I feel that it is okay but most of the time...

7. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

   bumLVN posted a topic in New Nurse

   First of all...let me give you a little background. I have graduated in June of 09 and I had a few different jobs since then. I had a job at a surgical center for 1week then I quit. Then I worked at a SNF, worked 3 days and then quit. Then worked at ...

8. Help! first week.

   bumLVN replied to foreverhopeful's topic in New Nurse

   First of all...congratulations!! Don't worry, you will have orientation and they will teach you how to do those things because it varies according to your company's protocol. I just know that it will be a hard time at the begging because you don't kn...

9. New Graduate, 1st job

   bumLVN replied to 1thomas's topic in New Nurse

   i hope things will get better for us new nurses. i am struggling at work too and all I can say to you is that you are not alone. don't think that you are stupid because it is really hard to pass meds to 37 residents and trying to do all other stuff y...

10. Im on my own

    bumLVN replied to LVN2010M's topic in New Nurse

    Tomorrow will be my first day off of orientation and I'm nervous as hell. I don't think I can sleep tonight. Like u they said I was doing great but I don't know why I don't have the confidence. I hope it does get better for us all new nurses

11. Vent: Agggh! I think I'm gonna lose my sanity!

    bumLVN replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in New Nurse

    Don't quit! It's very hard to find another job in this economy. I have looked for several months before I found my current job. I am very new to nursing too and have been stressed all the time before I come to work. I don't feel comfortable with some...

12. Anyone have experience working at an assisted living?

    bumLVN replied to bumLVN's topic in General Nursing

    I know how u feel. It's my 2nd week now and I am still nervous. :) My advice is just work hard and ask questions. Also bring a notepad with u so u can write down everything that u have to remember and u can review it when u get home. Good luck and co...

13. how do you do it?

    bumLVN replied to bumLVN's topic in Geriatric

    Thanks everyone! I am really happy I joined allnurses. It makes me realize that I am not alone and that many have gone through what I am going through right now and have become successful nurses. Truly, it gives me strength to hang in there and do my...

14. how do you do it?

    bumLVN posted a topic in Geriatric

    I am just wondering how you calm your nerves when you are a new grad? I have been on orentation for 2 days and I am still nervous as hell I can't even eat. I don't know what I will do after my orientation, when I will be on my own. Although I was a g...

15. got the new nurse nerves!!!

    bumLVN replied to LINJOH8571's topic in LPN/LVN

    Congratulations on getting the job!!:yeah:I know what you feel because I am in the same boat. About to start in an assisted living today and I am sooo nervous. Anyway...good luck!! Just work hard and do your best. I know we can do this!!