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I meant the meds night shift nurses have to give, like the 6:00am meds. :) Thank you very much!

Thank you soooo much!!! Yeah, I am getting to know my residents now, not like the first day anymore. Today I passed meds, and I did feel less scared than the first time. I think all of us have to go through this stage. At night, I will pair up with an experienced LVN. I heard she is very patient and helpful. So hopefully the first night will go smoothly. I also think the CNAs are helpful, too. Some of them offered to help me actually. I really appreciate that. I will do my best and see what will happen. Thank you again!

Congratulations to your first noct shift!!! Ignore the negative comments from the rude nurse. Yeah, I found out the CNAs are very helpful. I think teamwork is important too. Otherwise, how can we do the job just by ourselves? BTW, How many residents are you taking care of? I will have more than 20 accuchecks to do in the early morning. Keep up with your great work!:)

Thank you for the suggestion! You are right, don't make shortcuts! They can be dangerous! But I have a concern, if I check everything before I give meds, I will never finish the job on time. For example, three checks when you give meds as we were taught in nursing school.

Hi everyone, I am a new RN, and found a job in a skilled nursing facility. I had six days of orientation already, day time. But I will do night shift once I start working. While I am learning and improving everyday, I still think I will be overwhelmed when I am on my own. I need to pass meds to more than 40 patients at night, and at the same time, I will be the charge nurse of the facility. I really need your valuable suggestions and tips. Please help me! Thank you very much!

I am still trying to decide. They won't give me mileage in the first year. the salary is 40,000 in the first year. No health insurance, dental. The second year is 50,000, plus $5,000 gas.

Hi, today I had my first day at this agency. We were about to sign the contract, but I found they won't pay mileage in the first year. So I didn't sign today.

I graduated in Dec. I haven't really looked for a job. I am still trying to decide if i should take this job.

Thank you so much!!:) Yes, they will train me, coz I am brand new to home health care. The legal part of your comment is very helpful! They mentioned that they will cosign with me since i am a new grad.

I am nervous too! But I am sure you will be fine after a few months.

Wow, lots of valuable information. Thank you!:)

Thank you!:)

Thank you! :)

I see. Yeah, I will ask this question for sure. Thank you!

Thank you! Could you please explain " hard to buy your own insurance"? What kind of insurance? Is it medical insurance, dental, etc?