cygnus85

thank you everyone for your words and advices.. Im still in that facility and it seems that sometimes things start to get a bit easier.. but I am trying my best. I am still slow while passing meds, but I definately make sure that I give my meds correctly.:typing like you all said, it takes time to pick up the rutine of work... I just waiting for that to happend. that is why I still keep trying my best..:redbeathe once again thank you all...

Hi! I am new LP nurse grad and I an currently "orientating" in a LTC facility. It's been 4 days in the morning and 3 days in the afternoon shift, for which I was hired for... Then I will be on my own.. My situation is that I feel a little scared.. I am assigned to care for over 30 patients, pass meds, (mostly PEG's... I am kind of slow on that) BS checks and insulines, breathing treatments, skin treatments, responsible for new admissions (assess them well and document), receive telephone orders, make sure everithing is ok, keep an eye on the CNA's which by the way one nurse told me they like to slack of and not do their work when there is a new nurse around, chart, familiarize myself with the paper work, and being in fact the charge nurse during my shift.. I just feel overwhelm and I am scared.. Even some of the other nurses there told me "Welcome to hell.." (think they really mean it) I just feel a little nervous.. and honestly scared... Im worry that I will not do my job right... There are sometimes that I doubt myself of my capabilities..it is just a bunch of different emotions that overwhel me... I talked to a friend of mine (who is not a nurse).. and told me that I am just being a chicken.. that I am exaggerating and that I need to suck it up and try to get the job done as best of my capabilities... may be true, but still...I don't know.. I dont know what do do.. should I stay and try to get by untill I get more familiar with the rutine... or should I leave before I find out... is it just me that have felt like this when starting a job in LTC?, Am I exaggerating..? any thoughts will be appreciated

Thank you all for the advice and comments posted above. It really open up my eyes and ears... I really apreciate them.. I will definately will listen to your advices and NOT sign up with the agency. Once again, Thank you guys.. :nuke:

Hi everyonne!! I am new to this website.. It's being a while that I being visiting this site and I completely love it!! :heartbeat The reason that I post this message is to seek advice regarding a recent job offer. My situation is the following: I just graduated from nursing school as an LPN, have no experience whatsoever other than clinical rotations as a student... In easy words, I just came out of the oven.... I being recently offered an job with a nursing agency. I being told that they send you to different institutions, LTC, Homecare, etc.. depends what you choose. they say they are very flexible with their schedules; anyway.... I have heard that agency nurses are very independent and requiere alot of experience..(which I don't have yet ) Is this true??? My question is should I considerer this oportunity? Is this a good choice for me to start as a nursing career since I just graduated..? Has anybody had joined a nursing agency as a recent LPN grad?? What is like to be an agency nurse...? Any thoughts and advice will be greatly appreciated...