new LPN starts tomorrow!

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hey allnurses! im a new grad lpn fresh off of passing boards and was lucky to land a job and at a nursing and rehab facility. I start orientation tomorrow. The job i was hired for is a "transitional care unit" which is for patients who are fresh out the hospital but not yet ready to go home yet. they would stay a maxium of 20 days. and i would have between 12-14 patients each shif. i would be working the 3-11 shift, which i already know is when most doctors do theit rounds. does this sound like a good start for a new grad LPN or is this to much for a new grad? opinions big and small are welcome! i am so scared of losing my license!

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Congrats! We are so similar! I'm a new grad too and just got my first job in the rehab wing. I heard you get new admission everyday. I though doctors usually comes in the morning? Well good luck! And keep me updated! Btw I'm really not sure if its a good start for us new grads, but we will find out! I believe it is a good start though because we will learn a lot!

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Congrats!!! I also work at a rehab facility, But yes that job is a great start you will learn alot experience alot and be ready for anything that comes your way in nursing..it could be a little stressful but it is rewarding. Good Luck!

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Congrats!!! I also work at a rehab facility But yes that job is a great start you will learn alot experience alot and be ready for anything that comes your way in nursing..it could be a little stressful but it is rewarding. Good Luck![/quote']

Congrats :-)

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hey allnurses! im a new grad lpn fresh off of passing boards and was lucky to land a job and at a nursing and rehab facility. I start orientation tomorrow. The job i was hired for is a "transitional care unit" which is for patients who are fresh out the hospital but not yet ready to go home yet. they would stay a maxium of 20 days. and i would have between 12-14 patients each shif. i would be working the 3-11 shift which i already know is when most doctors do theit rounds. does this sound like a good start for a new grad LPN or is this to much for a new grad? opinions big and small are welcome! i am so scared of losing my license![/quote']

Congrats'

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Specializes in Clinical Documentation Specialist, LTC.

Congrats! How is the job going? 12-14 rehab patients isn't bad at all! Sounds like you found a decent place to work :)

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Congrats!

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Specializes in Home health, OBGYN, pediatrics.

Congratulations! I think whatever job you do as a new grad may be scary, overwhelming, and even difficult...but remember, you ARE a nurse now! That license in your corner says you accomplished what many wish for. Stay confident and calm! Letting nerves overtake you can cloud your already overwhelmed brain! And then you'll doubt yourself...DONT! Be a sponge, pace yourself, that confidence will show. Youre going to learn a lot...Best of luck:)

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