The LVN experience

As an LVN, I kind of live in the middle of everything — between the RNs who lead care and the CNAs who do direct support. I pass meds, change dressings, update charts, and make sure everyone’s on the same page. It’s busy, but never boring.

One of my favorite parts is teaching patients about their care, like showing them how to manage their medications or wounds at home. It’s a small thing, but it gives people confidence to take control of their health.

The hardest part is definitely emotional. You get attached to patients, and sometimes you have to say goodbye too soon. But that’s also what makes the job meaningful since you know that you were there to make their time a little easier, a little more human.

At the end of the day, being an LVN is about heart, balance, and finding pride in the small things that keep a hospital running smoothly.