Nikki0727

Nikki0727 has 3 years experience.

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1. Anxiety and feeling of dread

   Nikki0727 replied to djh8kperez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I've beenjoyed working as a lpn for 3 years. I've been at my current LTC facility for 9 months! I've battled depression and anxiety for years but just a few weeks ago I couldn't move. I mean I would...

2. is this normal???

   Nikki0727 replied to Dsullivan13's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I've been at my current job for 7 months. All the other nurses I known (except 1) finishes the med pass by 10 a.m. (we start at 7:30 a.m.). I on the other hand do not get done until 10:30. There are...

3. Not sure if I'm smart enough

   Nikki0727 replied to Nikki0727's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I seem like I can't retain anything. I mean I remember things but I have to reread things constantly. Like I'm in school studying for a test , but I've been a nurse for 3 years. It's repetitive, my...

4. Not sure what im doing wrong!!

   Nikki0727 replied to Nikki0727's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Been there since October of 2015,and currently still there. I was working both days and Second. Second shift is what was getting to me.7 months I've been there and I'm still not as "fast" as some and...

5. Not sure if I'm smart enough

   Nikki0727 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Hello! So here's my dilemma. I think I'm a good nurse. My employer says I'm good just have to learn my job better. There are things that I feel like I should know and dont. Like ALL the meds one...

6. Pay for LVN in ASL/Memory Care?

   Nikki0727 replied to thischick123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

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7. Pay for LVN in ASL/Memory Care?

   Nikki0727 replied to thischick123's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Here in Western Ny ALF's paid $14/hr amd LTC paid

8. just a question about med pass

   Nikki0727 replied to NurseBetty_RN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Same as my work load. I have 3 hours to pass.meds to 30 people. All skilled. There's a lot of.vitals you have to while passing meds..alot of blood sugars to.get and a tube feed!!! I don't feel like...

9. Not sure what im doing wrong!!

   Nikki0727 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I work at a nursing home where i have about 46-48 residents. 4-5 of them need bp/ap taken for meds and 6 of them are diabetics. One is a gtube. So it takes time to do those things. I have a few hours...

10. too long to become a nurse

    Nikki0727 replied to Butterfries's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    YES! I also tried to work through school and has a toddler at home..bills were piling up and shut offs were adding up and an eviction notice. Lowest time of my life. But I was going to school not just...

11. new grad no job DEPRESSION!

    Nikki0727 replied to anwurito's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I passed boards Oct 31... I could officially start looking for jobs. No one hired throughout the holidays! So I'd put Ina few apps here and there but then one February March rolled around I applied...

12. What real life skills do lpn's do regularly?

    Nikki0727 replied to northmississippi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I work with adults with disabilities. I'm passing meds,suctioning trachs(sometimes changing the inner cannula) gtube feedings and changes. Super pubic catheter changes vitals. Sometimes straight...

13. Do you ever question if your a good nurse?

    Nikki0727 replied to taralopez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm the same exact way!!! I have really bad anxiety and depression... I care deeply for just about everyone! Sometimes I think that me caring so much is s problem. I've only had my license for a year...

14. I need some advice please!

    Nikki0727 replied to bubblemania's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I feel the same way! I work in a home and we only have 6 residents or nurse but I fee dumb. Me "assessing" them for my own notes...getting lung sounds and not hearing what others

15. Am I cut out for this????

    Nikki0727 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've always wanted to be a nurse. Nothing higher because I like spending time with my patients and residents. I went into school and struggled. I didn't think I would ever pass. But as determined as I...