After being on dialysis for 5 years. I began my pursuit of my Lpn license. It was extremely challenging but i never gave up. while in the middle of the program, I received a call for a kidney and got the transplant I desperately needed. Ultimately it took me 3 years to get my lpn because I was in and out of the hospital. I finished the program this month and I'm now preparing for the nclex. I'm off dialysis, I'm in great health, and I'm ready to get this bag! JESUS IS GOOD!
New LPN I did One month skilled rehab, 6 months Med/tele in a hospital. Now On my way to assisted living idc about the skills anymore. I’m burnt out already I want peace while I complete my RN and even after that idc about working in the hospital.
Ok give me an office. I’ve only been a nurse for a year and I’m already burnt out with long term care. There are some good facilities but overall they work the shit out of you.
Honestly, I didn't want to start off doing LTC either but I'm not having much luck as a new grad finding a job. They failed to mention that this nursing shortage is a shortage of experienced nurses, not new ones.
I agree. But for me, after 30 yrs of vents, psych, skilled and burn unit...working as an stna. I've finally gotten my lpn at 55. AL on nights is alright with me
Everything mentioned in this video is actually why I really like the idea of working in assisted living after I graduate from my LPN program. I want something quiet and routine where I don't have to use a wide range of skills and switch gears all the time. I don't actually like a lot of the things nurses have to do, but I do like giving meds and working with patients who are medically stable, the things other people might find boring.
If you're young (under 45) then yes this is great advice. However, if you're 45+ and you know for a fact (like me) you want it easy I say assisted living all the way. If you're afraid of losing your skills, work part time at an outpatient clinic.
Great advice. I’m 46 and tired but starting LPN school next month! I love working with the geriatric community but I’m concerned I won’t be able to make enough money. Do you know how to make the most money as an LPN working in AL?
I'm 55 and start the LPN program in 2 weeks. I am already retired from law enforcement. Being older, I don't have the energy these young bucks have. That being said, I do want to utilize my new skills right away. I'm thinking a year or two in long-term care for the experience. Then, moving on to agency work doing home health care. My mom was an RN for 55 years. She retired at 75 doing hospice care. I don't plan on working till I'm 75, though.
@jamieleinbach8076 look at doing some part-time contract work if you can. I've done a lot of research on this. It seems that contracts pay better and you can pick up as many hours as you want. My neighbor does contracts and makes really good money.
I started at LTC per diem and assisted living full time😂. I learned how to become comfortable with speaking with families, pcps and other healthcare professionals such as vna for pt, speech, ot etc. In Massachusetts, we don’t record vitals, manage blood sugars as this is all considered skilled facilities duties which AL isn’t in Massachusetts. I knew I was going back to school in two years so that’s what I did and AL provided the least amount of stress while attending school. I also knew I wanted to work in geriatric psyche. I worked in memory care AL so I also learned a lot about medications lol. With all this being said, it depends on what you plan on doing with your nursing career.
I started in a facility that has a blend of assisted living, memory care and a skilled unit…Ive worked in all 3 units which has been eye opening to say the least..I think you can always refresh your brain when it come to skills so if someone decides to go in to home health or AL or something with less acuity that’s OK too..If lighter acuity nursing fits your lifestyle better for whatever personal reasons Go For It…doesn’t make you any less of a nurse…Nurses are NEEDED EVERYWHERE and in all different areas!
Thats a good thing. If it works for you it works for you ultimatetly, but I would not want to go into a situation where I didnt know how to take care of the sickest patient on my floor after so many years. Youd be surprise how many nurses will walk into an LTC facility and have no idea what to do when someone has a SP02 of 85% or provide care to a patient with a trach because they have never seen it after 15 years. It happens a lot.
@@TheHighValueNurseCJKyles I feel you.. I will tell you tho that the acuity of the patients in our skilled unit has gone UP.. When I started NO G tubes, No trachs or IVs.. guess what we’ve had since the .. ALL OF EM! 🥴
@@NurseVivtotally agree!! Every nurse should start where they’re comfortable and move accordingly. Skills are things you can pick up along the way. I never understood why anyone would make it seem as though you can’t navigate as a nurse. Acuity is key in all areas, reading and following doctors orders are important. I’ve seen residents oxygen at 85-90% with no respiratory distress. Doctors order is to maintain O2 Sat at or above 85%. I am a LPN with 10 months of experience, only worked in a agency status. I have learned quite a bit in a short period of time. It just really depends on the nurse and what they are comfortable with. I am now going into assisted living in a leadership role. So, I don’t like when people make videos spilling information that negates them from pursuing what they want. Everyone’s insecurities aren’t the same so we need to understand that part.
At time code 4:34 I think this applies to all nurses LPN or RN. I work at a hospital and I see new grads with their first assignment in the ER. I get it employers want to train people to be what they want but certain areas, like ER and ICU, I feel like you need a certain level of skill and experience under your belt. Your words at this time mark are what needs to be listed under those critical area job descriptions. Or maybe even a header at the top 😅
Same! New grad and I have an interview for case management but not sure if I'll accept the interview I need to build a foundation first! I did get a job in ltc rehab so I think I will start there then move along to other positions
I am a new graduate. I work in LTC for a month, but it is hard. People do not want to orientate you. And it is so much to do. I do know I have thought about doing assistant living.
@highvaluenurse your videos truly encouraged and educated me on my pursuit of being a nurse. I truly appreciate your content. Graduated April 2024 🎉 begin my first just next week
I agree CJ. Plus now, assisted living is changing. Its getting like a nursing home LTC but without the support like the staffing is way lower and theres usually just one nurse if you're lucky for a whole building. You have to have good assessment skills like you said . Good video as usual 👍🏾
This is me now, the residents are becoming LTC, one nurse in the building. I will send them out to the hospital to be further evaluated as there is nothing I can do for them in AL environment!
I agree with the AL part. I am a resident aide at one and its literally low stress. Its not really nursing outside bathing, helping them get dress, help grooming, etc. The only thing thats MEDICAL is med passing, which i also do. Its rewarding to say the least, but not for an lvn to start.
the skilled nursing facility are only hiring agencies paying lpn $35 and up but are running in circles to hire new graduates make it make sense it’s like they want to have a shortage I don’t get it. I may just end up going to dialysis they are desperate giving away very huge bonuses for lpns with experience only but us new grads get the minimum pay 😅it is what it is
good advice. I'm still in LPN school and I was considering the assisted living facilities myself. I'll definitely avoid those as my first gig when I'm done with school.
Working in corrections sounds super rewarding. I’d love to work in a woman’s prison! I saw a video saying the nurses there actually feel really safe cause there’s always a guard nearby.
I think it doesn't matter where you start because ALF is as back as beginning in a jail nurse or prison nurse. You want use a lot in clinic nurse. Some never do high acuity in nursing at all like dialysis, so only if you want to do more is when this applies.
For me personally I don't think it's a good idea because again unless you're taking care of a patient with a high acuity oh, you're really doing yourself a disservice. If you start off in home health you will not gain a sense of time management. You also won't learn what it means to prioritize.
After being on dialysis for 5 years. I began my pursuit of my Lpn license. It was extremely challenging but i never gave up. while in the middle of the program, I received a call for a kidney and got the transplant I desperately needed. Ultimately it took me 3 years to get my lpn because I was in and out of the hospital. I finished the program this month and I'm now preparing for the nclex. I'm off dialysis, I'm in great health, and I'm ready to get this bag! JESUS IS GOOD!
Glory to God,, our Savior Jesus Christ he is always a healer
Amen
Greater is he that is in us than he that is in the world. God is good All the best 🙏
God bless you! Your testimony is so inspiring!
New LPN I did One month skilled rehab, 6 months Med/tele in a hospital. Now On my way to assisted living idc about the skills anymore. I’m burnt out already I want peace while I complete my RN and even after that idc about working in the hospital.
@tyneesha thats exactly what I’m looking for. Something kind of peaceful while I do a bridge program.
One snf in my area was talking about having over 40 pts to care for. Bump them skills😂 they’re not about to burn me and my body out
Ok give me an office. I’ve only been a nurse for a year and I’m already burnt out with long term care. There are some good facilities but overall they work the shit out of you.
I'm in the same boat and finally just went to home health while I finish for RN. My biggest load was like 37 patients
Honestly, I didn't want to start off doing LTC either but I'm not having much luck as a new grad finding a job. They failed to mention that this nursing shortage is a shortage of experienced nurses, not new ones.
I agree. But for me, after 30 yrs of vents, psych, skilled and burn unit...working as an stna. I've finally gotten my lpn at 55. AL on nights is alright with me
Everything mentioned in this video is actually why I really like the idea of working in assisted living after I graduate from my LPN program. I want something quiet and routine where I don't have to use a wide range of skills and switch gears all the time. I don't actually like a lot of the things nurses have to do, but I do like giving meds and working with patients who are medically stable, the things other people might find boring.
If you're young (under 45) then yes this is great advice. However, if you're 45+ and you know for a fact (like me) you want it easy I say assisted living all the way. If you're afraid of losing your skills, work part time at an outpatient clinic.
Great advice. I’m 46 and tired but starting LPN school next month! I love working with the geriatric community but I’m concerned I won’t be able to make enough money. Do you know how to make the most money as an LPN working in AL?
I’m 47 and I’m graduating in 2 months , and I’m planning to work in SNF after I get my license 😊.
I'm 55 and start the LPN program in 2 weeks. I am already retired from law enforcement. Being older, I don't have the energy these young bucks have. That being said, I do want to utilize my new skills right away. I'm thinking a year or two in long-term care for the experience. Then, moving on to agency work doing home health care. My mom was an RN for 55 years. She retired at 75 doing hospice care. I don't plan on working till I'm 75, though.
@@livinglife69 Sounds like a great plan!
@jamieleinbach8076 look at doing some part-time contract work if you can. I've done a lot of research on this. It seems that contracts pay better and you can pick up as many hours as you want. My neighbor does contracts and makes really good money.
I totally agree with you. There are not many skills to learn in assisted living facilities.
I agree. At the end of the day a job is a job. I just want to be as skilled as possible when I first jump off the porch.
I started at LTC per diem and assisted living full time😂.
I learned how to become comfortable with speaking with families, pcps and other healthcare professionals such as vna for pt, speech, ot etc. In Massachusetts, we don’t record vitals, manage blood sugars as this is all considered skilled facilities duties which AL isn’t in Massachusetts. I knew I was going back to school in two years so that’s what I did and AL provided the least amount of stress while attending school. I also knew I wanted to work in geriatric psyche. I worked in memory care AL so I also learned a lot about medications lol. With all this being said, it depends on what you plan on doing with your nursing career.
that part i’m thinking about switching out from skilled nursing to another skilled nursing job that actually pays
I see u said u working in Massachusetts can i ask what city in Mass?
@@Nancy22102 Quincy
I started in a facility that has a blend of assisted living, memory care and a skilled unit…Ive worked in all 3 units which has been eye opening to say the least..I think you can always refresh your brain when it come to skills so if someone decides to go in to home health or AL or something with less acuity that’s OK too..If lighter acuity nursing fits your lifestyle better for whatever personal reasons Go For It…doesn’t make you any less of a nurse…Nurses are NEEDED EVERYWHERE and in all different areas!
Thats a good thing. If it works for you it works for you ultimatetly, but I would not want to go into a situation where I didnt know how to take care of the sickest patient on my floor after so many years. Youd be surprise how many nurses will walk into an LTC facility and have no idea what to do when someone has a SP02 of 85% or provide care to a patient with a trach because they have never seen it after 15 years. It happens a lot.
@@TheHighValueNurseCJKyles I feel you.. I will tell you tho that the acuity of the patients in our skilled unit has gone UP.. When I started NO G tubes, No trachs or IVs.. guess what we’ve had since the .. ALL OF EM! 🥴
@@NurseVivtotally agree!! Every nurse should start where they’re comfortable and move accordingly. Skills are things you can pick up along the way. I never understood why anyone would make it seem as though you can’t navigate as a nurse. Acuity is key in all areas, reading and following doctors orders are important. I’ve seen residents oxygen at 85-90% with no respiratory distress. Doctors order is to maintain O2 Sat at or above 85%. I am a LPN with 10 months of experience, only worked in a agency status. I have learned quite a bit in a short period of time. It just really depends on the nurse and what they are comfortable with. I am now going into assisted living in a leadership role. So, I don’t like when people make videos spilling information that negates them from pursuing what they want. Everyone’s insecurities aren’t the same so we need to understand that part.
At time code 4:34
I think this applies to all nurses LPN or RN. I work at a hospital and I see new grads with their first assignment in the ER. I get it employers want to train people to be what they want but certain areas, like ER and ICU, I feel like you need a certain level of skill and experience under your belt. Your words at this time mark are what needs to be listed under those critical area job descriptions. Or maybe even a header at the top 😅
The hospital is the best place to be as a new grad even if it’s just for 1yr get those skills in.
I'm a new grad thank you for this I been trying to figure out how I'm going to go with my first job
Same! New grad and I have an interview for case management but not sure if I'll accept the interview I need to build a foundation first! I did get a job in ltc rehab so I think I will start there then move along to other positions
I am a new graduate. I work in LTC for a month, but it is hard. People do not want to orientate you. And it is so much to do. I do know I have thought about doing assistant living.
Not me getting my first job at a assisting living😬 and the thing that’s turning me off is that it’s an Lpn supervisor position
@highvaluenurse your videos truly encouraged and educated me on my pursuit of being a nurse. I truly appreciate your content. Graduated April 2024 🎉 begin my first just next week
I agree CJ. Plus now, assisted living is changing. Its getting like a nursing home LTC but without the support like the staffing is way lower and theres usually just one nurse if you're lucky for a whole building. You have to have good assessment skills like you said . Good video as usual 👍🏾
I agree. I worked at an AL facility that was just like a level 1 nursing home for the most part
This is me now, the residents are becoming LTC, one nurse in the building. I will send them out to the hospital to be further evaluated as there is nothing I can do for them in AL environment!
I agree with the AL part. I am a resident aide at one and its literally low stress. Its not really nursing outside bathing, helping them get dress, help grooming, etc. The only thing thats MEDICAL is med passing, which i also do. Its rewarding to say the least, but not for an lvn to start.
Im lpn looking to get a job soon im not fluid in English,im a little scare for that😅 but i love been a nurse ❤
Just belive in your self and potential. You can do it .Just practice. No body is fluent.
Maybe while we’re going to school so we can study ? But after Lpn -- you’re right
Im about to study more math and science to test and pass the ATI PN teas test. I'm hoping to pass.
the skilled nursing facility are only hiring agencies paying lpn $35 and up but are running in circles to hire new graduates make it make sense it’s like they want to have a shortage I don’t get it. I may just end up going to dialysis they are desperate giving away very huge bonuses for lpns with experience only but us new grads get the minimum pay 😅it is what it is
Work agency and go to the facilities… agencies take out taxes and you can get the best of both worlds 🤷🏽♀️
@KayOvercoming, are you saying it's best to work for an agency?
good advice. I'm still in LPN school and I was considering the assisted living facilities myself. I'll definitely avoid those as my first gig when I'm done with school.
What about starting off in med surge in the hospital?
Cna now, and getting into my local lpn program. If i can only get hired at an assisted living facility, what then?
Appreciate the heads up, but what jobs would you recommend if not assisted living?
I hate nursing homes
So helpful thanks !
Plz where should I start working has a new LPN who needs your help
I would start off in long-term care. Find you a facility with a decent patient ratio and good acuity.
@@TheHighValueNurseCJKyleswhat would you consider a decent patient ratio?
@@JR2314330 or less
@@JR23143Late but this always depends on where you're located+what your responsibilities are
@@Mario-ge9ivabsolutely
Was told that for Lpn the good money is in corrections and travel nurse . Corrections - hummm?
Working in corrections sounds super rewarding. I’d love to work in a woman’s prison! I saw a video saying the nurses there actually feel really safe cause there’s always a guard nearby.
@@jamieleinbach8076 and the pay is decent
I think it doesn't matter where you start because ALF is as back as beginning in a jail nurse or prison nurse. You want use a lot in clinic nurse. Some never do high acuity in nursing at all like dialysis, so only if you want to do more is when this applies.
Hey CJ how do you feel about starting in home health
For me personally I don't think it's a good idea because again unless you're taking care of a patient with a high acuity oh, you're really doing yourself a disservice. If you start off in home health you will not gain a sense of time management. You also won't learn what it means to prioritize.
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