[tinateag]

Are there different levels in nursing as an LPN when you first graduate as a nurse? Or do they just allow you to try and do complicated technical skills right away since you're supposed to know how?

[tickle]

Complicated technical skills are the fun part. Learning how to do them gives you confidence. I am a cert Personal Support Worker, Nurse's Aid and I can tell you I have my nose stuck in just about every situation that would turn anyone's stomach. My only drawback is my age, would love to take offers from CRC to take the RPN course (paid by them) but 67 is holding me back because I would have to maintain my regular hours plus schooling and studying.

If you are young and want a fantastic career in nursing, bite the bullet and go for it!

And I hope J-9 tunes in as I am sure she will see this post.

[BabyNurseKim]

Well, when you graduate and take your licensing exam' you are a full fledged nurse. After nursing school, you are most likely to be hired on a general med/surg floor or clinic job. You would not go directly to a specialty area such as an ICU or Labor and Delivery. Then you have an orientation or preceptorship period where you work with an experienced nurse to get your skills firmly entrenched. Depending on the place where you work, your experience level, and your unit will determine your orientation time. They won't jut throw you out there and expect you to do something you are not comfortable with. Good luck in your new career!

[lighterrr]

Well most facilities offer training to their new nurses especially new grads, don't be scared you should receive additional training if you don't and you are unsure on how to complete a task/procedure then you should ask a senior nurse for assistance. Never do a procedure that you are unsure of or you have not had addequate training to perform.

Good luck, your newbie gitters will be gone soon.

[J_9]

Are there different levels in nursing as an LPN when you first graduate as a nurse? Or do they just allow you to try and do complicated technical skills right away since you're supposed to know how?

LPNs won't do complicated technical skills in most facilities. This is reserved for the RNs.

You will, though, undergo a period of orientation where you will work directly with another nurse who will help you through your daily tasks and sign off on you until you are ready to fly on your own.

[lshadylady]

OMG! Remember how nervous we were just starting?
Just get through that first week and you will be a lot more comforatble and have a preceptor and know who you can best ask for help.
One of the best things about nursing is that you never stop learning. Best of luck to you.