simplykim88

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1. On probation for being too "anxious"

   simplykim88 replied to fskye's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have been at my current job for a year now. My anxiety has not diminished since day one. I am an LPN working the 3- 11 shift so I am the only nurse on duty for that shift. It is in an assisted...

2. What things did you need the most as a nursing student?

   simplykim88 replied to app18's topic in General Students

   I would say a quiet place to study most of all. Second, folders to keep important hand outs organized. A good stethoscope. Many girls bought a cheap one they couldn't hear a thing out of and always...

3. Student, mom, wife... In that order

   simplykim88 replied to Andreany9's topic in General Students

   Perhaps I am the only one who thinks your priorities are spot on. I'm 55 and although I really wish I had gone to nursing school in my youth, I waited until my youngest son started college. With two...

4. when do you feel comfortable

   simplykim88 replied to simplykim88's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   That's exactly how I feel!!! And yes I remember that guy on the Ed Sullivan

5. when do you feel comfortable

   simplykim88 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I have had my license about a year and a half. I worked every other weekend at an assisted living facility for about 10 months. The facility was extremely short staffed and I didn't feel I could...

6. Hard and Soft Skills

   simplykim88 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   This is how I see it. I am an older lady (53) and just started my first nursing job as a LPN in an assisted living facility. I am thrilled to finally be doing something I have always felt called to...