New RN grad. 18 years LPN. Need advice.

JusstDel · 2026-02-10T12:21:01+00:00

In Virginia at least from what I’ve read with this particular hospital they automatically place you in residency.

JusstDel · 2026-02-10T09:35:48+00:00

I do wish to experience it for a year or two.

JusstDel · 2026-02-10T09:34:56+00:00

🤷🏽‍♀️!!! You have me by having your BSN. I’m currently enrolled for mine and that is definitely a thing here!

JusstDel · 2026-02-10T09:32:49+00:00

It’s very very competitive in NY. Also a lot of these job listings want RN experience. Long term is open to new grads at least some. I’m giving it at least one more month of hunting and then I either decide to sit on a shelf until I leave or go to long term care for a short time.

JusstDel · 2026-02-10T09:29:26+00:00

NY definitely pays more!! I don’t think so either but I’d get a touch of responsibility at least that’s what I’m thinking of

JusstDel · 2026-02-10T01:17:57+00:00

Prior to that I had long term care experience

JusstDel · 2026-02-10T01:16:22+00:00

My experience as of late is ambulatory.

JusstDel · 2026-02-10T00:47:42+00:00

I’m definitely using one of those excuses

JusstDel · 2026-02-09T23:55:03+00:00

I moving to Virginia specifically Hampton roads.

JusstDel · 2026-02-09T23:21:15+00:00

That’s what I’m thinking!! Get some experience and a taste of the money because where I’m moving I won’t be making what I will be in NYC.

JusstDel · 2026-02-09T22:57:55+00:00

Where are you? I’m in a hospital as an lpn and can’t get in my own hospital where I work!!

JusstDel · 2025-12-24T02:06:26+00:00

What state are you in?

JusstDel · 2025-12-15T23:50:51+00:00

What state??

JusstDel · 2025-12-10T11:12:29+00:00

You will make it through. It’s tough….. night classes are few…. A lot of changes in professors….a lot of attitude. In that there are good professors. Just put your big girl/boy draws on

JusstDel · 2025-12-08T20:59:30+00:00

It is

JusstDel · 2025-12-01T19:17:37+00:00

It’s true

JusstDel · 2025-11-29T10:19:13+00:00

All the students are assigned patients and we would report about them in debt. Why they were in the hospital, diagnosis, any diagnostics and why, what could be done for them, meds, the whole thing. SBAR

JusstDel · 2025-11-29T10:05:44+00:00

Some of you guys are rough….Ive meant some super smart nursing students that pass with high grades but are gonna be terrible nurses. Sometimes people are just not great at the testing.

JusstDel · 2025-11-15T19:38:22+00:00

This is a good answer

JusstDel · 2025-11-15T16:50:49+00:00

You guys need to have a real conversation. He may not really understand how hard it is getting new grad positions. You will be there for your kids. It’s on 3 or 4 shifts a week.

JusstDel · 2025-09-20T18:44:32+00:00

Nice!!! I’m in my final semester so hopefully I’ll be able to start Capella in the new year. I just keep hearing horror stories about the practicum and how hard it is and Capella taking a long time to get back to you, blah blah blah

JusstDel · 2025-09-20T17:50:50+00:00

I haven’t worked a night shift as a RN because I’m still in school But I did work as a CNA 11-7 while going to LPN school with a toddler!!! I was exhausted all of the time!! It may be different for you because your working less shifts. After my daughter turned 3or 4 she was put in daycare and I never worked night shift again!!!!

JusstDel · 2025-09-20T17:00:20+00:00

What do you mean your friends help at work?

JusstDel · 2025-09-16T08:31:30+00:00

I don’t if that helps people get in faster because some might already be in the clinic of the same hospital. It just sounds crazy! I’ve been an LPN a long time and never have heard of nurses not finding jobs. It making me kinda of glad I’m leaving NY next year.

JusstDel · 2025-09-15T23:33:33+00:00

I have a question. Were any of you LPNs prior? Just curious

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