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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 SNF, worked 3 days and then quit. Then worked at ...

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 didn't have enough courage I guess. Fear overwhel...

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 while I am doing my medpass. Good luck to you, you can...

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 learn to like what we do in the future. Keep me post...

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 time and advice...I will take it to heart.

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 succeed in this then it will not be the end of the wor...

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. Sometimes I feel that it is okay but most of the time...

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 be a hard time at the begging because you don't kn...

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 to 37 residents and trying to do all other stuff y...

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 hope it does get better for us all new nurses

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 I come to work. I don't feel comfortable with some...

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 u can review it when u get home. Good luck and co...

]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 some idea as to what to expect at working there? I w...

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. Truly, it gives me strength to hang in there and do my...

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 orientation, when I will be on my own. Although I was a g...

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 do your best. I know we can do this!!

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 just give it my best shot. :redbeathe:redbeathe:redbe...

What was the worst experience you had working as an LVN/LPN new grad? And how did you manage the stress?:uhoh3:

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 the same time! Yay for us!! wohoooo!! Good luck! We...

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 worry...you will eventually find one. Good luck on your job...

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 it....

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. It gives me confidence hearing it from a new grad l...

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 responsible for all 60 patients is kind of a big respo...

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 just hang in there and keep on applying. As long ...

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 fighting. Just be persistent and pray to find the...