simplykim88

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1. On probation for being too "anxious"

   simplykim88 replied to fskye's topic in New Nurse

   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 living facility so we don't have any skills to do, I...

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 borrowed mine. Good luck!

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 kids still living at home and a husband, I know it...

4. when do you feel comfortable

   simplykim88 replied to simplykim88's topic in LPN/LVN

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

5. when do you feel comfortable

   simplykim88 posted a topic in LPN/LVN

   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 give the quality of care the residents deserved. I a...

6. Hard and Soft Skills

   simplykim88 replied to TheCommuter's topic in 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 do. Right now I do not have very good hard skills...