Dawna LPN

Dawna has 3 years experience as a LPN.

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1. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna replied to Dawna's topic in New Nurse

   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 apparently the rehab floor is a mess.. another new girl...

2. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna replied to Dawna's topic in New Nurse

   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 and are going to the computer.. I would say a good...

3. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna replied to Dawna's topic in New Nurse

   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 it's a good crew..

4. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna replied to Dawna's topic in New Nurse

   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 don't even have any rapport with the people I'll act...

5. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna replied to Dawna's topic in New Nurse

   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 .. anyway I asked the other nurse yesterday and she sa...

6. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna replied to Dawna's topic in New Nurse

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7. New Grad orientation question

   Dawna posted a topic in New Nurse

   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 first week on the LT floor and the next 2 weeks a...