path0gems

path0gems 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 First Year After Licensure

    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...

  2. Burnout

    path0gems posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  3. Lost and Anxious

    path0gems replied to Kayleigh272's topic in Nursing Career

    I often have these same feelings. So

  4. Feeling Lost

    path0gems replied to laur557's topic in Nursing Career

    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

  5. CNAs running the building??!!

    path0gems replied to LuvNursing84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  6. CNAs running the building??!!

    path0gems replied to LuvNursing84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...

  7. Burnout

    path0gems replied to path0gems's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    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...