Dawna LPN

Dawna has 4 years experience as a LPN.

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1. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna replied to Dawna's topic in First Year After Licensure

   It's going OK thanks for asking.. I feel like I'm finally doing what I'm meant to do and I love it..I'm glad I'm on the LTC floor.. they did 3 weeks orientation.. they are very short staffed and...

2. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna replied to Dawna's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I can't see even as an experienced nurse how you can only manage with 3 days.. I mean it takes a little bit to learn where everything is, their systems, and especially if you've dealt with the cardex...

3. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna replied to Dawna's topic in First Year After Licensure

   We all decided for the best to start on the LTC floor instead of ST rehab.. that's just too much for a new nurse the admin said and I agree.. I precept tonight with my actual floor and shift so hoping...

4. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna replied to Dawna's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Ugh that's crazy.. ya this is my first nursing job, I would FREAK if I only had 3 days.. the thing that sucks is I really like my preceptor and the aides but I'm on a different shift right now so I...

5. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna replied to Dawna's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks? 3 days for new nurses or experienced ones? I'm OK with the 20 pts on the LT but on the rehab floor that's tough.. it also has a covid section too.. having to gown up will slow it down too .....

6. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna replied to Dawna's topic in First Year After Licensure

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7. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi guys! So I graduated 2 years ago (Lpn) and due to personal issues couldn't get a job until now.. (this is my first job) my question is, how long is a typical orientation for a new nurse? This is my...