odela02

It is a tough road. I come from a place where there is only one hospital that takes care of the general population. The staff told me that there was a time there that ratio was 10 patients' to one nurse. It is even harder when you have a heavy load. I am talking about ventilator and morbidly obese patients. Or the frequent callers who have little patience to wait. I have stuck to this for over 2 years. It was a tough road but if I can do it, you can too. I have learned so much from the staff. And I have encountered RNs that are not very friendly with LPNs. But my boss is awesome and stands up for her staff. If it was not for her, I would have quit the first 6 months in. I am still stunned that I made it this far. You can do it my friend but if you have weighed your options and it doesnt make sense you should give other areas of nursing a chance. I am talking school, home health and clinic. :)