path0gems ASN, CNA, LPN, RN

path0gems has 11 years experience as a ASN, CNA, LPN, RN.

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1. Two weeks into orientation, constantly terrified. Is this normal?

   path0gems replied to hollyleaf's topic in New Nurse

   All I can say is you are NOT alone. I am a new RN grad, was previously an LPN in an assisted living home and am in my 2nd week of orientation on a transitional unit and I am miserable, constantly upset and anxious, and wondering if things will ever g...

2. Lost and Anxious

   path0gems replied to Kayleigh272's topic in Career Support

   I often have these same feelings. So sorry.

3. Feeling Lost

   path0gems replied to laur557's topic in Career Support

   I graduate in May with my ASN and I'm having the same problem, including the anxiety LOL. I'm a LTC LPN and just want to get out of LTC. I've done it 8 years and just need out so I know that for sure.

4. CNAs running the building??!!

   path0gems replied to LuvNursing84's topic in LPN/LVN

   Exactly, we listen to the RNs. The CNAs should have the same amount of respect and listen to LPNs as well. I also get tired of them having the idea that since an LPN isn't an RN they can treat them however type of way. I'm almost an RN (May'22) and c...

5. CNAs running the building??!!

   path0gems replied to LuvNursing84's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have absolutely noticed this and wondered when things change! Where I work there is Personal Care Aides, often not certified, and Certified Medication Technicians who take a 20 hr course on how to pass medication under delegation of a case managing...

6. Burnout

   path0gems replied to path0gems's topic in LPN/LVN

   Thank you! I am hoping to do so. Thank you. I will look into this book. Being there firsthand for peoples trauma whether big or small definitely takes its toll on us. Good luck with your RN journey!

7. Burnout

   path0gems posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   Does anyone have any suggestions or encouraging stories about burnout and how they overcame it? I'm an LPN, also a RN student who just finished her 3rd semester of ADN, only have one more left, and I'm just like is this even what I want anymore? I've...