sschele

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1. New LPN, New Job, Think I made a mistake Pt 2

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

   Hi.. Thanks for the response! I started there a week ago, I am a new LPN. I passed my boards in January and due to some health problems (D&C-and gallbladder surgery) I had to put my search on hold...

2. New LPN, New Job, Think I made a mistake Pt 2

   sschele posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi Thank you all for your feedback. I have been working now for about a week and have decided I think I should have gone to a smaller facility. The staff has been really supportive (well, most of...

3. New LPN, New Job, Think I made a mistake...

   sschele posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I passed my boards in Jan. and had a few health problems..D&C, gallbladder surgery ect.. I recently accepted a job in LTC..they weren't honest about the patient ratio. (I was told 25:1-actually...

4. Job offer..BUT

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

   I hope I don't sound like a total basket case! I just want to do well and I wasn't sure if what they were telling me was within the norm..us new nurses can drive everyone insane!!!! Thanks

5. Job offer..BUT

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

   Ok..had my 1st orientation today, all types of paperwork (new hire stuff) I talked with the person running it, turns out ..surprise, surprise my actual orientation is going to be 3 days, with the last...

6. Job offer..BUT

   sschele posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Need help here! I recently had a job offer BUT the "orientation" on the med cart/paperwork is 5 days, this is in LTC. I did ask in the interview if I had resources to ask questions..yes, there is a...

7. Job Offer-unsure....

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

   I think my main hesitation is I don't want to be "job hopping" and as a new nurse, I feel as if I need a more consistent schedule. I think my biggest fear is trying to get the organizational aspect...

8. Job Offer-unsure....

   sschele posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hi, I am a new grad and I have been interviewing for jobs, basically in LTC, right now I have an offer for every other w/e and if more hrs become available they will call. I am hesitating due to...

9. Interview Question...Help!

   sschele posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Evening..I am a new LPN and have been reading some of the posts on here and I have noticed a few people mention they had to take a math test. What does that include? I am in the process of looking for...