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  1. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

    angie1368 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yesterday was actually my 1st time working on the floor as a nurse in an Assisted Living Facility. I was in charged of 2 floors which consists of approximately 80+ residents. I was seriously about to...

  2. Would you leave current job for a Mon-Fri less stressful opportunity?

    angie1368 replied to ooMissNurseoo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    take it!!! I feel the same way about my current job! i hate coming to work each day. Do what makes you happy

  3. LTC in California for New Grads

    angie1368 replied to racs09_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i've been with my employer for over a month now. I want to quit soo bad but i need the money. I got 3 days of training. Honestly, i didn't learn much. I have about 60 residents. I can't handle the...

  4. Best homesickness advice EVAH.

    angie1368 replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Camp

    The thought of becoming of "Camp Nurse" interests' me. Any thoughts, opinions, information will be great.

  5. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

    angie1368 replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @litlgrn it is tough. I'm trying to hang on to gain experience but it's a challenge. Thank

  6. ON CALL

    angie1368 replied to Shell5's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I'm on call too and i HATE IT!!! Hope things get better for the both of

  7. How does working for Assisted Living Facility Differ from LTC/SNF for LVN/LPNs?

    angie1368 replied to Let's help out's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new grad and currently working at an ALF. I've been working for over a month now and i have about 60+ residents to pass meds to. I do the same work as the previous posts have said. However,...

  8. Tired of LTC...

    angie1368 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am wondering if nursing is like this or does it depend on the work setting? What type of work do u think is appropriate for a new grad? Ltc has too much work and stress too soon. I want to quit...

  9. Tired of LTC...

    angie1368 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm tired of LTC too and i've only been working for over a month. I am a new grad and i didn't expect nursing to be like this. Now i'm questioning if nursing is the right field for

  10. I got Job in MMT as dispensing Nurse...

    angie1368 replied to Prado's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Prado so how do you like your job? I am a new lvn grad and currently working at an assisted living facility and i hate it. Does the facility in San Jose hire new grads with no experience? Any info...

  11. Any stress relieving ideas for nursing student?

    angie1368 replied to Keika57's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I do agree with neatnurse30. nursing school is just the beginning, but once you're on the floor as one of the official nurse it is hell. I am a recent LVN grad and i recently got hired at ALF i have...

  12. Any stress relieving ideas for nursing student?

    angie1368 replied to Keika57's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I think as a nursing student, you can't dedicate all of your time to school. It is important to put away some time for yourself. Do things you enjoy. For me, to relieve some stress i would hangout...

  13. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

    angie1368 replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @conscientiousnurse I do feel that my license is at risk. So, there are other places that have less work load? I am hoping to find a nice place with like what you said a reasonable load. I just want...

  14. Does the thought of going to your job make you sick?

    angie1368 replied to Lucky724's topic in Health, Stress Management

    @BriRN i agree with you about how the "older" nurses eat their young. Since i'm one of the new hires I am forced to worked at the dementia unit because the other nurses have "seniority" and since...

  15. Does the thought of going to your job make you sick?

    angie1368 replied to Lucky724's topic in Health, Stress Management

    @neatnurse30 i know it is sad. If nursing is like this, that way i'm experiencing it i want to change my career too I understand now when people say do what you love. Having a stressful job will...

  16. I just need to vent to people who understand

    angie1368 replied to thisismyname's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @racs09_RN yup 2 days of orientation. I had my orientation with a computer and 3 days worth of training with a nurse. I agree with you. I want to work at a place that will provide weeks worth of...

  17. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

    angie1368 replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @vivalasviejas omg your 1st paragraph sums it all up!!! seriously i do all those things!!! honestly i don't know what the don does in our facility. the facility i work at is an assisted living but...

  18. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

    angie1368 replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @racs09_RN I got 2 days worth of orientation. The orientation consists of reading protocols and other materials on a computer for 2 days. After that, I've received 3 days worth of training with a...

  19. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

    angie1368 replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @conscientiousnurse 6 out of the 7 days i've been working nights 2:30pm-11pm. I don't finish my med pass until 10:30. Plus i have to do paperwork. So i end up going home around 12ish or 1ish. The...

  20. Harassment at work, patient to staff

    angie1368 replied to Tiredoftheabuse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a recent lvn grad and i am currently working at an assisted living facility for a month now. Out of the 1 month, i've only worked for 7 days because i am only on call. Out of the 7 days, meds...

  21. Recent LVN grad, 1st time working in an assisted living TIPS PLS

    angie1368 replied to angie1368's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    So I finally counted my residents and i have about 60. I've been with the company for a month now and I've only worked for 7 days. Every time I'm about to go to work I feel like having a panic attack....

  22. I just need to vent to people who understand

    angie1368 replied to thisismyname's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    @Aem1215 I wish i can hang on, but i just hate this feeling. This job is affecting me physically and

  23. Does the thought of going to your job make you sick?

    angie1368 replied to Lucky724's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I totally agree with you @neatnurse30 I am a new lvn grad and just got hired at an assisted living. I thought school was hard but man, once you're on your own as a nurse it is like HELL!!! I am very...

  24. Does the thought of going to your job make you sick?

    angie1368 replied to Lucky724's topic in Health, Stress Management

    OMG every time i'm about to go to work i feel like having a panic attack. I am a new grad and I recently got hired at an assisted living facility. I've been with the company for a month now. I am a...

  25. I just need to vent to people who understand

    angie1368 replied to thisismyname's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel the same way!!! I also graduated this pass may with a LVN degree and just got hired at an assisted living facility. I have 60 residents to care for. I've only received 2 days worth of...