LVN2010M

LVN2010M

Case Management, Psychiatric Nursing

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  1. Kaiser LVN's

    LVN2010M posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm going to start working for kaiser the 28th of this month as an on call nurse. im taking a huge risk here where they only guarantee only 20 hours a week and im leaving a full time job. the reason...

  2. Case Manager-LVN first year after license!

    LVN2010M posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello, I currently work at a military base as an lvn initially i was hired for a clinical coordinator and slowly picked p the case management duties. My concern is that i miss patient care i...

  3. New Nurse Jitters? Am I alone?

    LVN2010M replied to nwrn2010's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I dont think you are alone as many of us are frightened. My first job was wokring in convalescent care and during my training i felt fine however when alone i was scared and anxious. At night i would...

  4. New Grad With Two Jobs

    LVN2010M posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    ]I'm working at skilled facility full time 80hrs a week and I'm barely ending my orientation this month and start on my own in April. I applied for a on-call/part-time position at a crisis walk in...

  5. Im on my own

    LVN2010M posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    My orientation of 3.4 weeks is over and I'm going to be solo on the floor and the med cart starting tomorrow. I feel Im ready but at the same time I'm scared to fail everyone says I'm doing great, but...

  6. Gave up an LVN job.

    LVN2010M posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was working as an LVN at a LTC didn't finish my probation period. I gave this job up for a government job at a military base as a clinical coordinator tomorrow is my first day and i am so nervous i...

  7. Failed the nclex the 2nd time... feeling down

    LVN2010M replied to RN,BSN84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The feeling of not passing the NCLEX is a terrible feeling, i too failed my test the first time and it was awful passed the second time.. but do not give up keep taking it, as soon as u receive your...

  8. Can't deal with it anymore

    LVN2010M replied to pink_monster's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel exactly the same way, your thrad is similar to mine called "4 weeks feels like 4 years" i dread my job as well everyday i go in i dont have a smile but anxiety and nerves i am always thinking...

  9. Reality Shock...

    LVN2010M replied to xoblondebananaox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nursing School got us through the NCLEX the real learning will be when your on the floor. Good

  10. First 4 weeks feels like 4months

    LVN2010M posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    My orientation is over and now i am on the med cart. I do not like LTC everyday i go to work i dont go in with a smile but i love the residents as far as the job i paperwork. I fear for my license b/c...

  11. First 4 weeks feels like 4months

    LVN2010M replied to LVN2010M's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My orientation was 3 weeks if i remember correctly. The med pass isnt really my biggest problem i can honestly knock the med pass out fairly well, buut as far as the paperwork and documentatoin and...

  12. does it really get better?

    LVN2010M replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I feel your pain.. when i first started my med pass i got the hang of it it almost cam naturally but as far as the documentation new admits, discharges, and transfers.. it takes me so very long! and...

  13. How do you feel at the end of your shift?

    LVN2010M replied to Cabbagehead's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have the same feeling it is so overwhelming never have i felt like this. Ive been on orientation for 3.5 weeks and everyday i feel as if i forgot something or failed to finish something or im in...

  14. Holy crap it's been a year!

    LVN2010M replied to NickiLaughs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congrats on the one year accomplishment! :ancong!: the first year is not easy i'm barely on my first month! & already have learned that it is hard to stick to the team player mentality when no...

  15. New Grad With Two Jobs

    LVN2010M replied to LVN2010M's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank You so much these were true words of wisdom. I am not doing this for the money & certainly not for bragging rights,my main focus at the moment is my career as a nurse. I love working with...

  16. Got 1st US nursing job, now freaking out...

    LVN2010M replied to cebuana_nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im currently at a LTC facility and been on orientation for 3 weeks now and i have one more week and there letting me on my own w/ the med cart, charting, pt teaching, faxing labs, calling doctor, and...

  17. Anxiety & Stress

    LVN2010M posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow i never felt like this ever before first lvn job at a convalescent home.I don't know if its the thought that my license could be taken away from me in a second or what it is but as soon as I'm...

  18. Is Tramadol a 'true' narcotic or just a pain reliever?

    LVN2010M replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Patient Medications

    At my job we do not count tramadol as part of the narcotic count it is on the side as a

  19. Nervous To Go Back,

    LVN2010M posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    My orientatoin was to be a month and 2 weeks which soon turned to working double shifts and being on the floor charting myself doing everything it makes me nervous to know thats its all on me, i come...

  20. First job as an LVN

    LVN2010M posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I start the 23rd on my Night shift job any advice? what is there to expect while working nights at a convalecent home? Greatly Appreciated.

  21. Do nurses really "Eat Their Young"?

    LVN2010M posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I start my first LVN job tomorrow. and Ive herd a few horror stories so im wondering do nurses really eat their young? If so what is a good way to win over my new colleagues.

  22. SCARED!

    LVN2010M replied to burghnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :ancong!: I agree on being scared im on orientation right now 4th day & get nervous when i walk in the door.. Just hope for a good Preceptor take notes im sure if they know you are a new grad they...

  23. How was your Orientation?

    LVN2010M posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    First day at orientation and it went fairly well. I still feel like i dont know anything about how the daily routine is suppose to be. Is orientation just aboutt me watching and getting the hang of it...

  24. She switched my Hours now what?

    LVN2010M posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Today at orientation i was asked if I wanted to do a 2:30-11pm shift and me like a dummy (i have no idea why) I said yes when this was not the initial agreement. I waited for her in her office for an...

  25. She switched my Hours now what?

    LVN2010M replied to LVN2010M's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes i ended up being screwed but i think iwas screwed whether i said no in the begining b/c she took me in the conference room and appoligized to me that she switched it on me suddenly.. but its ok i...