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I'm actually surprised not many want LPN's. As an example, last night it was my RN and I assigned a group of 5. One patient started going downhill, so while my RN and Charge were getting things taking care of in there, I was able to do all midnight rounds, plus pain, IV, and meds due, plus 2am rounds. That allowed the RN to do the charting on that one patient, and everything else was taken care of. If it was just her, the other patients would still have midnight VS to do at 2am, and all those medications would have been late on the MAR. I don't understand the dislike of LPN's on here. I am also able to do most IV meds, oral narcotics, and hang antibiotics. Plus I was able to assist patients with all their other needs like bathroom breaks, snacks, water etc...

Omg same thing this week with a c-diff, told next shift I wiped too much (bm was still coming out) I was not going to let the patient sit in their BM (and this was during shift change)

Not going any better. My anxiety is getting the best of me. My beloved cat was just diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Failure on Friday, he is only 9. Vet said that I have to start him on subq fluids now, new food, medication...with all this stuff going on I really should talk to EAP. All I think about on my days off is work and my cat. Not eating very well either. So lost.

I may have to talk to her about this. I'm pretty sure she is getting fed up with me! I left the Unit for a month and the shift, and tried something new, that didn't work out at all travel-wise. I was able to get back on the unit a little over a month after leaving it. My old shift was already taken, and no night openings as of yet. I also lost my unit seniority. I feel like I am going to lose my job because I just can't hack days! I never felt that way on nights. My health was suffering working nights, but I have that better managed now.

Thank you! I've only been days for a week after working straight nights for almost 2 years. I already know in my heart I want to go back to nights. Before I worked as a nurse, I had previously worked overnights for a decade in retail positions. So I was trying to see if days would be better, Nope! I'm nights all the way.

Left night shift for days not that long ago, and now want my old night shift back, but someone else took it already I have to wait till another one opens and hope my manager lets me go back. I made a big mistake.

Has anyone ever switched to different shifts when they open up on the same unit? What about doing it more than once? I recently went from third shift to first shift after a few years, and now am waiting for a third shift to open up again. I also find myself staying up all night on my days off, making it hard to wake up for days. I really don't like all the chaos during the day.It has increased my anxiety level to the point where I am not eating very much, and am always nauseated. I am learning a ton, because there were things that we didn't really do on nights that are primarily done on days. Learning is awesome, yet I miss my night crew, and can't seem to get a rhythm to get my tasks done during day shift with all the PT, OT, RT, and various other things going on. Did anyone else regret switching shifts and switch back? Did your manager give you a hard time about it? Thanks!

Oh yes, I passed, it just threw both my doctor and I for a loop that I would have to get a note for a low dose. I didn't think that was legal, but apparently it is!

I worked at a hospital, and during the screening by the doctor was asked to disclose my medications. I mentioned that I was on Fluoxetine (Prozac). I have taken it for years for mild depression. She then asked me to get a note from my Primary doctor that mentions that I am safe to work around patients. I did do it, but even my doctor said that was strange. I felt very discriminated against. Was that even okay for the employer to do?

I work as an LPN in a hospital, and just got hired at a clinic. So this is false. Also was asked if I wanted to work at a Mayo Clinic as an LPN.

..I hope that you found what you were looking for in a career.

I work an Orthopedic floor at a hospital, liked it at first, but now looking for something new.

Started at $17.15 hourly on Orthopedic floor at a hospital, with differential of $1.15 for overnights. Year later $17.88, $19.03 with the differential. Not worth the pay for the stress that overnight is causing in mental and physical well-being. Will definitely take less to work day shift somewhere else.