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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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....

  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. Anyone have experience working at an assisted living?

    bumLVN posted a topic in General Nursing

    ]Hello, Finally after 6 months or so of looking for a job....I finally got one! I got hired at an Assisted Living Facility and I'm so nervous as this is my first job as an LVN. Can anyone give me...

  14. 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....

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Assisted Living

    bumLVN replied to tammy07's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am so happy I came to read this thread....I am about to start at an AL tomorrow and I am grateful for all the information on this thread. I hope I will like it too....oh well...we'll see. I will...

  18. New grad experiences

    bumLVN posted a topic in General Nursing

    What was the worst experience you had working as an LVN/LPN new grad? And how did you manage the

  19. LPN-finally offered the job....

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

    Congratulations!!! Is it a LTC? I am a new grad too and got hired last week as well..... done with my fingerprints and everything and will be starting this Friday. I'm soooo nervous and excited at...

  20. New grad needs advise

    bumLVN replied to renee1126's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Just hang in there and keep on filling up applications. For me...going to facilities and filling up their application has worked. It just took me about a few months till I got a job....don't...

  21. Anyone have experience working at an assisted living?

    bumLVN replied to bumLVN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the info deemarys! it's a big help. and good luck on your work as well. :) nurselovejoy88 thanks too! now I'm feeling more confident that I can do

  22. Anyone have experience working at an assisted living?

    bumLVN replied to bumLVN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! Thanks deemarys and congratulations on getting that job. I really appreciate your reply...now I am not so nervous anymore. I guess I should also be thankful I got the job and do the best I can....

  23. Anyone have experience working at an assisted living?

    bumLVN replied to bumLVN's topic in General Nursing

    thanks so much for the replies. I think I am more calm now when I think about it. Bdgmpark - Is it true that I will be the only nurse in charge on my shift? This is what scares me...I mean being...

  24. Need some encouragement

    bumLVN replied to prinsessa's topic in General Nursing

    Prinsessa, I feel for you...I too have been all around filling up applications and haven't had the luck to find one yet...but I'm not giving up...I know there will be a job for me and for you too...so...

  25. Hard to find a job in L.A. as a new LVN

    bumLVN replied to MsChrissie's topic in California Nursing

    Hello MsChrissie, I graduated in 2009 and I still haven't found a job yet. I am so heartbroken over this and terribly depressed right now..... I do hope you find the strength to hang in there and keep...