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Hi all!! I need some advice from those in LTC. I'm a two month out new grad LVN currently working Med/Surg 7-7pm in a local hospital that is low censused and is now talking of lay-offs. I was just offered a charge position in a LTC that has patient r...

Thanks guys..sounds like very good advice. That's what my gut was telling me, but I wanted to know I wasn't being overly cautious on it.

Quick question. I've worked in Med/Surg for the last two months as a new grad, but due to low census their talking lay-offs...soooo I have an opportunity right now for a LTC position on days with 1:40/50 pt. ratio. I will be a charge with a med-aid, ...

I am a new grad LVN who felt very blessed to have landed a 7p-7a Med/Surg/Tele job. But, during my first two weeks my experience has been chaotic to say the least. I was told when hired I would orient for 6 weeks with one preceptor so they could keep...

I feel for you. I've been told the night shift is the best place to start and learn, but I am starting days on a busy Tele unit. Has any other LVN's out there started on days and survived orientation to become a solid member of the team?

TX- MedSurg/Telemetry

Jamie P.M., RN I am a new grad starting on a telemetry unit in a couple of weeks and was wondering what you thought of it? I will also be on nights, 7p-7a. I'm pretty nervous about it also. Any advice you could give would be GREATLY appreciated! :hrn...

Well you're definitely not alone in being nervous, I am too for sure! Keep me posted after you start on how it's going, and I'll do the same:).

Congrats!! I'll be working at a hospital in TX as a GVN until I pass boards. How about you? I've been told it's alot to take on (and that's scary), but if you can do it, you gain a load of experience!

I know it's been a while on this post, but I was wondering how you have progressed with the tele position. I'm a new grad that will be starting on tele in a couple of weeks and am really worried I won't stack up. Please let me know how it's gone so f...

My LVN "student" status will end in August also. My class of 25 have all grown close over the past several months. It's comforting to have others around you who are in the same boat with you thru the newness of it all, and it's a little scary to know...

I am currently a student LVN, and will hopefully be licensed after August '12. I've really enjoyed school and clinicals so far, but I am starting to feel a little panicky about becoming a nurse due to all the "I hate nursing" comments I see. Are ther...

Thank's for the replies and advice ladies..it does make me feel better to hear it!:) I'm gonna keep my fingers crossed that I can land a position somewhere that I will enjoy working and learn alot while I'm at it!

Thanks for the update Krisintheweb. I'm just beginning school this month. Your experience is something I will have to keep in mind when I begin working.

I am also starting a LVN program in August and am nervous about what to expect. From what I understand from others the first half of the semester is mostly learning CNA type stuff. Still alot of reading and test taking, but not really intense as far ...

Thanks for the reply Rance1130! Hopefully the LVN will be similar. That doesn't sound to bad. Yea, I've heard all the reading is a killer. Lol.

Just info like how time intensive is it really? Will I have any time for my family at all? Will we be covered up on weekends with work also? Did you feel prepared after graduation? Thank you for replying;)

Lisa, NTCC, Northeast Texas, 1 year, starts August 22.

Congrats to all!:w00t:I worry about making it through financially also...so you're not alone! BUT WE CAN DO IT!! We will be living as frugally as possible the whole year. Start August 22nd also.

Attending NTCC Mount Pleasant, Texas

Thank you for the info! Not bad at all lol. Congratulations to you to!!! :yelclap:

My orientation is August 4...I'm excited to...they didn't mention malpractice insurance:eek: How much does that cost you? Have physical and waiting on background check info to come through.

I have been accepted into an LVN program to start in the fall.I'm excited.:yeah:BUT..I think I might have an issue with seeing blood. There's been a couple times in the past when I was on the scene of accidents (Guy fell and cracked his head open) wh...

Any info on Rural towns around Tyler/Longview Texas?

Congrats! I to will start my LPN in the fall. SOOO nervous about the big work load, but excited at the same time. :yelclap: