kbvn3210

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1. For all new LPNs

   kbvn3210 replied to Jen4nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I'm a new nurses in an LTC and I'm thinking about quitting. I have been orientating for a month and just recently had to experience the full patient load. We have 30 patients days. I passed meds all...

2. Nursing Home: Tips on how to be faster in med pass?

   kbvn3210 replied to itsdebraanne's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I am going through exactly what you're going through, except it takes me even longer to pass meds. I had bad experiences with two of my preceptors. The third is much better, and I've learned so much,...

3. My Preceptor Let Me Drown

   kbvn3210 replied to kbvn3210's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I can see why this facility is constantly losing nurses. That nurse in particular sets a terrible example for her hall. She has an abrasive personality. Her favorite thing to say is "I know I'm mean."...

4. My Preceptor Let Me Drown

   kbvn3210 replied to kbvn3210's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   It's a complete nightmare. I second guess myself constantly. I'm starting to feel like I'll never be fast enough to get my work done on

5. My Preceptor Let Me Drown

   kbvn3210 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I have been training with her for one week. She made is clear that she didn't want to train me from the beginning. She decided to let me have the cart by myself while she sat in a patient's room and...

6. Lpn since 2014 But have not worked

   kbvn3210 replied to HeatherT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I got my license in 2011 and just got my first nursing job at an LTC. They are allowing me to have one month of orientation and more if I don't feel comfortable on my own. It's rough. My preceptor is...