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Yes! I see that where I am. I always wanted to be an RN. I only became an LVN because of being on the waitlist for two application cycles. I ended up getting into the LVN porgram first try. In our area, they opened it up for recently graduated LVN's to be enrolled into RN courses instead of waiting a whole year. My hope its to make it as far as I can.

Thank You, I needed to read this! I never thought that I would see people careless about the patients and more about their own careers. I knew it was possible, as I grew up in and out of the hospital. I saw and experienced the care of many great nurses, and many terrible nurses. I do not believe even the ones who gave subpar care were initially bad. I knew healthcare would never be easy. I just didn't know as a urse you would get turned on for doing the right thing. Especially when it is repeadily told to you by that same manager. Thank you for taking the time to respond.

Hello again, Thanks for the advice, but I want to clarify that part of being a good nurse means making sure patients are properly cared for. When my thoroughness—based on facility policy and nursing best practices—results in being blackballed by a DON, that's a serious red flag. When I reported a patient concern to her, following facility policy as she's the one I report to, she thanked me and assured me she would handle it. Her later actions, however, said otherwise. For the record, I've never been fired from any job. I chose to go PRN at my first facility so I could explore other opportunities. Things only changed after I reported a patient-related issue—after making sure my patient was safe and stable—and that's when my manager turned on me and rumors started spreading. I didn't call the state because I trusted my supervisor to do the right thing, just as she had before. I still work for the same company, just at one of its sister facilities, and I'm now full-time—and even received a raise for my continued hard work and dedication. As for my performance, those who've worked alongside me know I take pride in what I do and have never had issues with my work ethic or professionalism. I recognize when corners are being cut because I've taken the time to read the employee handbook, review my state's Board of Nursing standards, and stay involved in professional nursing organizations. I make it a point to know my rights, responsibilities, and the standards of care expected of me. I'm also continuing my education and will be graduating with my RN in August of next year—because I've learned that sometimes, to have your voice truly heard, you need a few letters after your name. So if you don't have anything constructive or uplifting to add—something that educates rather than discourages—then I suggest you move on. Otherwise, you'll only be wasting your time.

Thank you for your input. I actually enjoy staying busy—my workload isn't the issue. What's frustrating is seeing nurses cut corners and expecting me to do the same. I don't think it's wise to abandon a dream I've worked so hard for just because of that. Telling me to quit would be like advising me to give up, and that's simply not who I am. There are good days, too—like when a patient's health starts to improve and you can see the results of your care. That's what reminds me why I love nursing. Honestly, I'd be bored as an RT or PT because I wouldn't get the same opportunity to dive deep into disease processes and provide holistic, hands-on care. Nursing lets me think critically and make a real difference.

THANK YOU! Encouragement like this truly keeps me motivated to stay on the path I'm on. I'll be graduating with my RN next August! I have a family, and I currently work full-time in long-term care with a company that's been very supportive of my clinical and class schedule. I'm even considering going PRN so I can gain experience in other areas of nursing. And just to clarify—I was never fired, as some people have assumed. A lot of my frustration and concern comes from situations where I'm the nurse on duty, and I notice issues with my patients because previous nurses have falsified documentation. When that happens, I always advocate for my patients andfor my license. At the end of the day, integrity and accountability are part of what make a good nurse, and that's something I'll never compromise on.

Thank you for the clarification.

Hello, thanks for your input. I am having a hard time understanding exactly what you are referring to when you state, "I have been warned". Nursing is more than just this. I'm in school do my RN and with previous experience being a patient, and with my studies, I know there are decent human beings in the work place as a nurse. I'm not going to change my career after 11 months of being an LVN. I asked this question because I am looking for therapeutic advice, or encouragement. It is hard to read a message and determine the tone, but what I am interpreting from your messsage, is that there are cliches in nursing, and that I need to find a better career because nurses are not good people. Am I understanding you correctly? A lot of my problem is I will advocate for my patients. People don't like that, but that doesn't mean I stop. If I am interpreting this wrong, please clarify or give me an example of what your trying to tell me. Thank you again, and I hope this comes across politely.

Hello everyone, I have a hard time when coworkers cut corners, and when I speak up about it, it sometimes creates tension between me and management. I've been an LVN for about 11 months, mostly in LTC. I'm often told I'm a wonderful nurse, but my thoroughness seems to make me "not a fit" for some facilities that prefer speed over accuracy. I eventually went PRN after being pushed out, and later the ADON was told not to let me pick up shifts. The DON even started a rumor that I had called the state after I reported a documentation issue involving insulin administration. I followed the chain of command, but I was still let go and told to try a sister facility. The new facility initially welcomed me and promised full-time work, but when staffing problems grew, I was told to either take on more shifts or go back PRN. I reached out to corporate to bring attention to the staff shortages and low retention rates, particularly related to CNA and Medication Aide wages. I even offered a proposal with suggestions for improvement. The day after I sent the email, the DON of the new facility — whom I genuinely liked — resigned. Since then, I've tried to find work outside this company at other LTC facilities, but my job offers keep getting withdrawn. I've also found that hospitals and schools in my area no longer hire LVNs. The jobs that are available are mostly in LTC or home health — but home health doesn't pay well, and LTC can be very demanding. Did I ruin my career? Or is there a way to recover from this and find a better fit? Any advice or encouragement would mean a lot right now.