Dobieb2009 replied to banbhat's topic in Texas Nursing
Yes it does but you take it one step at a time. It's a big stepping stone to better things, and many places still use LPNS. My daughter is an LPN in Florida, and has had no problems finding
I ta been a while, but I think it was 5 yrs as an LPN , in a hospital. Paramedics have different requirements, but you don't have to be an LPN. Best thing is to call, or look online for the...
After almost 9 yrs as an LPN in a hospital, I saw which way the wind was blowing for LPNS's. Besides, I sorely wanted to be an RN. I got my degree through Empire College, and it was great! I took it...
Dobieb2009 replied to banbhat's topic in Texas Nursing
Ask around and look at how many places are looking for LVN's. They are being phased out at hospitals, but there are other employment opportunities. And , yes, squeezing all that info and clinic into a...
When I was new, I too felt overwhelmed. I have panic disorder too, and I would take a very small dose before work. My anxiety was causing me to be less efficient. I, too, was called in and told I...
Dobieb2009 replied to rearviewmirror's topic in Emergency
I feel for you. I was facing the same type of burnout. So I retired. It was 2 yrs early, but I knew I couldn't do what was asked of me, and give my patients the care they deserved; be the kind of...
Dobieb2009 replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing
At our facility, we are by policy not allowed to take verbal orders; of emergency, pt must be seen and orders signed by md within 1/2 hr. Still, many of us break this rule with doctors we trust. But...
Truly unfortunate, but lesson learned. Never give someone else's med, unless you have had a look at the Medes and verified that it is the correct med for the correct pt; and yes, I have made this...