Re-entering LPN field

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Wow! This website is great. I was a new LPN graduate 5 years ago. I worked for a year in a nursing home. I became a stay at home mom ever since. I've been in "Mommyland" and I REALLY want to go back to work, but I feel like a new nurse all over again. I've been reading my school notes and trying to refresh. My questions are these: I used to work 7-3. Now I'd like to work 3-11. What's the difference and what should I expect? Also, where can I find a list of medications commonly used in nursing homes? I'd like to brush up on those. Am I trying too hard? I just want to be prepared.What can I do?

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Specializes in Critical Care, ER.

You know I can't be of much assistance to you because I've never worked in LTC.... : (

I just wanted to post to support you in your decision to go back to work with kids... I know

how hard it is. I think it is super conscientious of you to study before starting.

You know you can always ask to be oriented again for a while when you start again just to cover yourself.

I once left my area of specialty for about 6 months. When I went back to it, I made the only med error of my career. If I had to do it over, I would have asked to orient for a little longer... or perhaps not returned to agency immediately.

Anyway best of luck to you either way!

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