jnurse21

I am soo stressed! Working in an LTC facility as a newbie nurse. 37 patients. 10 accuchecks, standing orders, vs, med preferences, treatments, charting! I hardly ever leave on time! Ahhhh!! I'm mentally, physically, emotionally stressed out. Does it get better?!?

I agree that manuals are the most accurate.......but Im a newbie and have 37-43 patients. Most of the residents get highly agitated and don't even like their BP to be taken with electronic cuff. I'm slow as it is with med pass, TXs. Finish my 8am by 12 :/

I'm a new grad LPN and work in LTC. I had orientation-5days. I have 37 patients!!! Mentally, physically and emotionally stressful. My opinion, don't take it; not worth the stress!

I recently bought the Omron electronic BP wrist monitor, but find it to be somewhat inaccurate. Anyone else have this prob? What is a more accurate electronic BP monitor? I work in an LTC facility and need quick BPs Thanks

I did exam cram (found mistakes), lippincott. Not a big fan of exam cram.

I liked Saunders a lot! IMO-I thought that book prepared me the most. I took my test January 4th (passed on 1st try with min amount of Qs)

PDA is more geared twds RN but can be used for LPN as well. I used it ( more for the SATA Qs). Difficulty level of Qs is higher up. What books do u have?

Thanks for the replies. 2nd day orientation today and all I can say it's not as bad as I thought it would be but most definitely organization is key. Med pass was not too bad just seemed like never-ending but with some speed and just learning residents-it will get better.

Thanks for your reply Ruke and congrats grad :) Yes, it definitely seems like a lot; hopefully with time things will get easier. Thanks for your advice, appreciate it

Yay 5th day :) May I ask how you organized your brain sheet? I know it varies but just an example. I'm thinking of doing one. I have 100+ patients to learn bc I will be working 3 nursing stations. So I definitely need to stay on top and organized I am the same way as in need things laid out a certain way to start getting it

I will be starting my first job in LTC setting. YaY! I have orientation (1 week) and then pretty much on my own-40 patients plus 2-4 CNAs. I will be in charge of new admits, meds, wound care, schedules... Oh My! It's a little nerve wrecking and intimidating to me. Does it get easier with time? 1week is kind of a short time to orient a new grad. I'm a newbie and basically wanna know the ins and outs. What should I be careful with, aware of, what should I have/take with me, etc... Thanks :)

I will be starting my first job in LTC setting. YaY! I have orientation (1 week) and then pretty much on my own-40 patients plus 2-4 CNAs. I will be in charge of new admits, meds, wound care, schedules... Oh My! It's a little nerve wrecking and intimidating to me. Does it get easier with time? 1week is kind of a short time to orient a new grad. I'm a newbie and basically wanna know the ins and outs. What should I be careful with, aware of, what should I have/take with me, etc... Thanks

So I will be having orientation (1 week) than afterwards I will be working by myself-40 pts plus 2-4 CNAs. I'm in charge of new admits, wound care, meds, etc... Ummm kinda scary lol I guess with time everything will come

Wow...thank you guys for the great advice :) I'm super nervous but know it will be ok; just take some time to get used to Guess I'm going to do a lot of writing hehe CYoungLPN good luck! How many patients do u have? How do u like it so far? HippyDippyLPN-how long did it take u to get oriented with the floor and ur residents?

I will be starting 1st job in LTC. Orientation is about a week. Im a newbie What should I know, bring?