bumLVN

bumLVN specializes in Geriatric,LTC.

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1. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

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

   I have been working at a customer service agent for a few years. Stayed with one company. Since I started nursing I don't know why I have been like this. Maybe because everything is new for me. I just...

2. New LPN to LTC need organizational tips

   bumLVN replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Congratulations!! For me, I just bring a notepad where I can write down all the things I have to do and whatever the CNAs report to me because I always tend to forget especially when they tell me...

3. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

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

   Although I don't know if I would last till September.... I would like to take that deal! :) Thanks so much for your reply, now I am feeling optimistic...and I know that I am not alone. Hope we both...

4. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

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

   That's exactly what I am doing right now...trying to hang in there and see if I like it. If i really don't like it, at least I can tell myself that I've tried really hard. Thank you so much for your...

5. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

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

   Well right now i'm just trying to do my best and try to stay and get the experience I need. Who knows maybe you are all right and that I might like it. I just always remind myself that if I don't...

6. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

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

   Thanks so much for the replies. IDK it's just so much responsibility and I feel like it's a burden for me knowing that these people's lives depends somehow in me not making a mistake and all that....

7. I just don't know if nursing is really for me

   bumLVN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   First of all...let me give you a little background. I have graduated in June of 09 and I had a few different jobs since then. I had a job at a surgical center for 1week then I quit. Then I worked at a...

8. Help! first week.

   bumLVN replied to foreverhopeful's topic in First Year After Licensure

   First of all...congratulations!! Don't worry, you will have orientation and they will teach you how to do those things because it varies according to your company's protocol. I just know that it will...

9. New Graduate, 1st job

   bumLVN replied to 1thomas's topic in First Year After Licensure

   i hope things will get better for us new nurses. i am struggling at work too and all I can say to you is that you are not alone. don't think that you are stupid because it is really hard to pass meds...

10. Im on my own

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

    Tomorrow will be my first day off of orientation and I'm nervous as hell. I don't think I can sleep tonight. Like u they said I was doing great but I don't know why I don't have the confidence. I...

11. Vent: Agggh! I think I'm gonna lose my sanity!

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

    Don't quit! It's very hard to find another job in this economy. I have looked for several months before I found my current job. I am very new to nursing too and have been stressed all the time before...

12. Anyone have experience working at an assisted living?

    bumLVN replied to bumLVN's topic in General Nursing

    I know how u feel. It's my 2nd week now and I am still nervous. :) My advice is just work hard and ask questions. Also bring a notepad with u so u can write down everything that u have to remember and...

13. how do you do it?

    bumLVN replied to bumLVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone! I am really happy I joined allnurses. It makes me realize that I am not alone and that many have gone through what I am going through right now and have become successful nurses....

14. how do you do it?

    bumLVN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am just wondering how you calm your nerves when you are a new grad? I have been on orentation for 2 days and I am still nervous as hell I can't even eat. I don't know what I will do after my...

15. got the new nurse nerves!!!

    bumLVN replied to LINJOH8571's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Congratulations on getting the job!!:yeah:I know what you feel because I am in the same boat. About to start in an assisted living today and I am sooo nervous. Anyway...good luck!! Just work hard and...