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Hello, I know I'm late with my reply, but your story sounds so much like mine that I had to say that you are not alone. I was going through the exact same thing until recently. It was so bad that I used to get really bad headaches and stomach issues. i was too embarrassed to talk my husband about it. I wanted to quit but most other facilities are on a hiring freeze right now (because of ecomony). She has had so many grievances filed against her but nothing comes of it, so I felt it was pointless to do the same. I wanted to tell our staffing director that it either she goes or I go, but I felt they would quickly show me the door after all, she's an RN and I'm a little LPN right . I mean this lady has made other nurses and family members cry, and she's still there. She has ignored Dr's orders and did her own thing, and nothing happens to her. She's not a great nurse so I do know why they keep her around. She has a filthy mouth and a nasty attitude to match. But I finally had enough and I told the staffing director that I was ready to quit because of her, but he kind of laughed it off, I calmed down and told him that I wanted to try working a different shift, a shift where I would hardly get to see her. So ever since then I've been working thirds (11p-7a) and I love it now, I actually like going in to work. And more importanly I haven't seen her since that day. So my point is, hang there, be strong, and things will work out, you'll see. Good Luck, T. :redpinkhe

Thanks you Remched, I have only 5 more days left at that place. It's a little better. The administator called me in her office and asked why I was leaving. She told me to hang in there and give them time to make things better. I still haven't found another job. I find it difficult to work full time while my hubby is deployed b/c of the kids and no family here. What is home care like? Do you get to make your own hours? Would you suggest it for a new nurse? Thanks again.

Thank you all sooooo much for your support. I really needed it. Eldragon, I think we work at the same facility b/c that's how it is here. I hate to be a quitter but i'll let them have that place. I don't want to lose my license for making stupid mistakes. The med error thing is right on the mark. One resident was getting 10 times the amount of medication that was ordered for her. I noticed it and told the RN supervisor and it turns out she wrote the wrong thing on the MAR so the resident got too much medication. Yeah it's time for me to go. Thanks again everybody.

Thanks for replying so quickly because I really need advice about this. Whenever I try to put into words what I'm feeling I feel myself starting to cry. My husband is in Iraq so I don't want to bother him with this even though I know he don't mind talking. The lady I submitted the notice to jokingly called me a chicken and she's right but I don't know anything about being in charge of anybody beside being a mother to my kids and that's easy compared to that place. I'm sorry for the typos but I can't really see through my tears. I know that all new nurses go through this but I wonder why can't I deal with it. I always considered myself as a fairly strong person, but my goodness this is just too much for me right now. Thanks again. T.

Hello, it's been a while since I posted. I'm a new nurse (finished school in Dec, got licensed in late Jan) I was hired at my first job at a LTC in late Feb. After 3 1/2 days orientation, I was on my own. From the first day it was horrible no respect from CNA's, residents cursing at me, and no one to really talk to. After many sleepless nights, I decided to call it quits but ended up changing my mind because I always wanted to be a nurse. My second week was no better, same stuff different day. I feel so weak and disappointed in myself and like a failure. I can't believe I'm letting these people (lazy Cna's) run me off. I can handle the residents b/c they don't mean any harm, but not having the support of my co-workers is what's making me want to leave. I was told that the hospitals are no better, if that's the case I don't think I'm cut out to be a nurse. I really don't know what to do. I'm in my mid 30's and don't know what I'm good at. Isn't that pathetic, I've worked most of my adult life at becoming a nurse (different things in my way) and finally I'm here and couldn't last 30 days at my first jobs. Anyway, thanks for listening (reading) to me. I'll be ok in the morning after a good cry. Sorry So Long. T.

Hi Suzanne, looking at the copy of my card it says valid from March 2007 until March 2009 and it's a card for BLS for healthcare providers. So I think I'm good for another year. I'll check with them when I pick up the hard copy on Tuesday. Also I'm in Alabama so that may be the reason it's for two years. Thanks. T

I called my old school last week and they told me that they had a copy of my card and I could pick it up. I'm so relieved and I was stressed for no reason. Thanks Kymmi for your replies.:)

Good Luck, Worrier, I'm sure you'll do great. If I can pass almost anyone can :).

:cheers::ancong!: I am sooo happy for you. I know that it's a relief to have that over with. I just got my license in the mail on Friday. That is about 9 days after I found out that I passed. If you choose, you can still apply for jobs as long as you have a license number. I started looking immediately but I still haven't found what I'm looking for yet, because my husband is deployed and I can only work days because of my kids. I wish you all the best and a blessed nursing carreer. T

Thanks Kymmi, the course was given at the school I attended by an instructor whom is no longer with the school. She left shortly after giving the course.

Hello everyone, I'm a new LPN nurse (just got my license in the mail on Friday). I have applied for a couple of jobs and on one application, it asked if I can show prove of being BLS certified. I checked yes but when I came home, I could not find my CPR card. I still have 13 months before I have to renew it. Does that mean that I have to take the course all over again or is there some number I can call and they can provide a duplicate? If someone knows, please let me know. Thanks.

Hi 2bnurse2919 I just studied using Saunders cd for PN and passed with 85 question one week ago. You should be just fine. Good Luck.

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Hi, I'm not sure if the two are different because I never used lippincott. I only used Saunder's, which helped me out a lot. I wish you luck and I look forward to hearing how everything turns out. T.