New Nurse needing advice

[JessLPN001]

I have had my license for only a month or two. I am a LPN, and I work for a Nursing home. I've worked @ the same place for the last 2 1/2 yrs. I was a CNA until I Got my licesne. We recently went under new management just before I got my license. While I'm not thrilled with the changes it doesnt seem to bother me either. When I graduated from nursing school iI turned in my two weeks notice mainly b/c i didnt like the new maangement and b/c i felt they had lied to me about my becoming a nurse and working for them (I'll choose not to get into that storey right this minute). About 1 week b4 my last day a my staffing coordinator pulls me to the side and asks me to stay. She had talked w/ the other department heads basically telling them (and I don't mean to pat myself on the back here) that I would be a good nurse and should not be allowed to leave without a fight. She told me what they had discussed and how they would improve things and make things up to me. After carefull consideration and input from trusted nurses I decided to stay. (besides I hadn't lined up a new job yet) 2 mos later they did as they said they would (somewhat) but I find my new role stressful ( but I'm a nurse so this is to be expected, right?). I'm not so sure that really like working here anymore. When I complain to ppl I went to LPN school with or express my wanting a new job to my family all I hear is "You worry to much". I want to one day obtain my R.N. and work in the ER (or so thats the plan right now) so I think I should find me a new job on a med surg floor I think it would benefit me more, and that I would like it better. People tell me that the grass is not always greener on the other side but I feel I'll never know if I don't try. So what do you think do I stay for longer than 2 mos to see if it gets better or do I get out now?

[311ltc]

LTC is very stressful with the high volume of residents you are responsible for. I've been an LPN for 4 years and went right into LTC. I think hospital nursing would have been a beneficial thing to have done, but jobs in the hospital for LPNs aren't plentyful, at least in PA. If you can hang in, it will get more routine which will make it easier. It takes two years to become totally comfortable in a new position. I don't think you'll necessarily find things better at another facility. Things could always be worst. Go for that RN, that's my goal. Hang in there.

[JessLPN001]

Hosp jobs for LP's are scarce in my area as well. And some hosp are trying to phase out LPN' al together.