NursieNurseLPN LPN

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   How much was your lpn program?

   NursieNurseLPN replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Ugh my school was about $37,000, after grants and paying some throughout school, I am now the mortified owner of a $24,000 (now $20,000 after 2years of payments) student loan. I do not recommend doing...
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   First no openings, now two offers...

   NursieNurseLPN replied to Busyme10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Take the full time! As an unemployed new nurse, i wanted any job and was (still am) extremely grateful for my 1st nursing job as a per diem lpn. But once your working, it can be hard. Id give anything...
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   New lpn that is feeling discouraged

   NursieNurseLPN replied to angelg86's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Right now, try to focus on accuracy. Once accuracy and speed comes, you will have more time! Theres never enough, but you will spend more time with certain residents one day, the time with others the...
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   Precepting for my first time...

   NursieNurseLPN replied to Jenni811's topic in General Nursing

   I had many different preceptors for my job and you will be fine! One of my favorite ones was a new nurse who had been working for seven months because she knew exactly what it was like to be new and...
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   You are LVN, why are you applying CNA or MA?

   NursieNurseLPN replied to jigzawnurse28's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Also keep in mind that in most states, once you're a licensed nurse, you are held to that standard. What happens if someone falls, or needs CPR, or some other situation? You would be held responsible...
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   How much training did you get?

   NursieNurseLPN replied to sue1000's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I got 2weeks (14 shifts) of orientation just a couple months ago. I was very lucky. But to be honest, i didnt need that much. Dont get me wrong, im very grateful for my opportunity to really learn...
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   Confessions of a Job hopper

   NursieNurseLPN replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for being honest! Alot of us can relate to you. I dont think theres anything wrong with it in the beginning. I mean, as a teenager/young adult, we dont know what we want. And as a brand new...
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   My feet HURT!!!

   NursieNurseLPN replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone! I agree about taking care of your body. If my feet & body hurts/aches this bad this early on, i imagine it can only get worse over time with years of wear and tear. Thanks for all...
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   new nurse anxiety/mistakes

   NursieNurseLPN replied to shipsahoy's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Maybe you should try making a list of all the things that should be done on your shift (from blood sugars, med pass, treatments, charting, orders, assignments, etc) & prioritize what absolutely...
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    Shift work

    NursieNurseLPN replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    I had to do all three in orientation, over a 3 week period i did all shifts for 5days a week. Some were the same shift the 1st few days, then switched up to a diff shift. I was just grateful to be...
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    My feet HURT!!!

    NursieNurseLPN replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks guys!!! I just got home from my first night shift and whew, my whole body hurts! Lol but hopefully ill adapt soon. Im gonna get the dr scholls inserts later today and im definately gonna try...
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    My feet HURT!!!

    NursieNurseLPN replied to NursieNurseLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I was wondering if i should invest in those or an expensive pair of nursing shoes. But alot of nurses have told me they regret spending a lot on their nursing shoes because they arent that...
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    My feet HURT!!!

    NursieNurseLPN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im still getting used to my first LPN job and i go home everyday in pain. When i finally go to bed, my feet are pounding when i elevate them. I just wanted to complain to you guys, since you've all...
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    Good evening. New Here! 1st job outta school, no training, and feel I should escape

    NursieNurseLPN replied to nettiemaria2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is overwhelming but each day it will get a little (a real little ) easier. Come in early and ask the previous nurse about how pts take their meds (crush/whole, apple sauce/pudding, etc. Accept that...
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    Merry Christmas i am a grown up now!

    NursieNurseLPN replied to CYoungLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Haha i asked for the same