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I am currently an LPN. I have always been drawn to LTC, even during nursing school. I worked at a doctor's office as well as a mental health facility, and while I enjoyed aspects of each, I recently started a new position in a very nice LTC facility. I feel at home there, even though I am still in orientation. I want to do the best that I can at this position. I have a whole floor, but the facility is non-skilled so it isn't bad at all. I also will be working the dementia unit from time to time. I can PRN at a skilled facility, so I am not worried about losing my skills. I just want to be the best nurse I can be for the facility. In addition, I am currently getting a BS in Human Services and specializing in gerontology. At this facility (A Brookdale facility) I can move into various other positions and still be allowed to work the floor with this degree. Any tips? Thanks! Samantha

Thank you! I have reached out to a few places, but because I am not a certified nurse aide, they will not hire me for that role. My school does not require us to be certified.

Hello Everyone! I am a nursing student in an LPN program in Louisville, KY. I am graduating in about 3 1/2 months and trying to figure out when I can start applying for nursing jobs. I have read about others having jobs set up to start as soon as they graduate, and that is what I want. I am going directly into an LPN to RN bridge program in July, if that makes a difference. Thanks! S