I am a graduate LPN who just had my very first orientation day at an assisted living facility, and it was awful. When I got to the facility in the morning I had to be with the night shift nurse...
I made the mistake of taking the first job out of school I was offered at an assisted living facility and quit after 4 weeks while still in orientation due A LOT of reasons. I waited until I passed...
I am a new grad LPN and have been on about 8 interviews in the last week after quitting an awful ALF during orientation before I passed my NCLEX. I found a long term care/ skilled nursing facility...
SunflowerCat12 replied to SunflowerCat12's topic in General Nursing
When I first came in, there was only one caregiver who was freaking out because she felt like she would not be able to go through the day by herself. There was a scheduling issue and only one...
SunflowerCat12 replied to SunflowerCat12's topic in General Nursing
I totally agree. My husband and family think I'm crazy for going in for another day. If after my second day nothing is any better, I am going to tell the DON that I don't think the job is a good fit...
SunflowerCat12 replied to SunflowerCat12's topic in General Nursing
The residents are independent for the most part. There are a few who stay in bed most of the time, but can still communicate with you. They were all precious and amazing. I turned down another job and...