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  1. terrified of a nursing job

    dbledutchs posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello, just wanted to ask a question. I'm going to be graduating from my LPN program on the 15th of August and was offered a job at a doctor's office (opthamologist). I'm excited and terrified. In...

  2. terrified of a nursing job

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

    Thank you, I'm happy it's winding down, I'm so sick of studying and could really use a nice break. But my job will start right away, and I have some reading to do for that as well. I went to a school...

  3. terrified of a nursing job

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

    thanks everyone for the quick replies. I do think the transition is what is getting me. I made many friends and now I feel like I have to start again, only the woman at the office I'm going to are...

  4. The smell...

    dbledutchs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm just starting out as a CNA, I just finished my first week of training. I'm going to school to be an LPN in the fall. Today we went up on the floor for the first time, and I kind of had an anxiety...

  5. Job and school, need advice....

    dbledutchs posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello all, this forum has helped before, so I'm hoping it will again! I am currently in LPN school and I work as a CNA every other weekend 14 hour shifts each day. I have three kids, and a husband...

  6. Professionalism

    dbledutchs posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just have a quick question. I'm currently going to school to be an LPN, and I work every other weekend, double shifts as a CNA at my local hospital. The question I have is about professionalism....

  7. Professionalism

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

    Thanks for the advice. I've been out of the working world for 7 years raising my kids and I thought other mom's were bad with there competing and back stabbing, until I re-entered the work force! I...

  8. Need advice on working thru LPN school

    dbledutchs replied to AprilW3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I too am going to school this fall and working about 28 hours a week. I also have three kids and a husband. I am also a CNA and am actually going to work every other weekend, two double shifts. I...

  9. The smell...

    dbledutchs replied to dbledutchs's topic in General Nursing

    I want to thank everyone for the suggestions. I'm going to the store tonight to get some "supplies" for my nose! At this point I think the anxiety of smelling the smell, is actually worse than...

  10. Desperate for advice!!!!

    dbledutchs posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Okay, I really need some advice, found this forum, everyone seems really helpful and warm, so I was hoping to pick a few brains. My husband and I owned a business together and we have three children...

  11. Desperate for advice!!!!

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

    I want to thank everyone for their advice, it's really helped me through this process. I talked to the nurse manager today, and she said that she would be flexible and help me through school, she also...

  12. Desperate for advice!!!!

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

    Thank you so much for the advice, I really think that is the way to go about this. I liked what you said about knowing the facility. Truth be told, this is the hospital I want to work at anyway...

  13. Desperate for advice!!!!

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

    Well, this morning they offically called and offered me the CNA position, which is kind of cool, but I'm still a bit undecided. I have to call them back tomorrow and offically accept or decline. I...

  14. Desperate for advice!!!!

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

    I want to thank everyone for their well wishes and advice. It's been a difficult year for us and there are still so many decisions to be made. My husband is working nights now, so I can go to school...

  15. Desperate for advice!!!!

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

    I already have most of my pre-req's. I only have to take one class besides my nursing courses. I guess I'm not sure about how that would all work, since they are desperate for CNA's at the hospital....