I'm a new LPN (3 months) new. I have tried just about every LPN position there is except for office work in my short time. Employed Per Diem everywhere.
I left a great job in a totally different career and I had hoped to make a difference by being a nurse.
I knew the pay would decrease a lot, but never knew the back breaking work it entails.
The responsibility of a human life, passing meds, meds, meds, with no time for a pee, a sip of water or just to get off your feet for 5 minutes.... somehow, I find that abusive and cruel and more importantly.... low pay for the amount of work to be done, the infections and disease we face everyday.
I had my first day alone in an LTC after 3 days of training. I was put on an unfamiliar floor and barely finished my meds and treats on time. The night shift nurses were totally rude and nasty, they asked what kind of training I got. Well, I told them I will not be back in the morning. I cannot deal with rudeness after I gave it my best try.
Not sure why this is such a low paid field. Not even sure why nurses don't want other to succeed into helping them out.
I have not found my niche and perhaps this was the wrong career for me to pursue
I am totally discouraged....
If anyone has suggestions, I'd really appreciate it... kind of need some ideas or a booster shot
thanks in advance