I am a new grad with no previous medical experience. I am starting my first RN job tomorrow morning at a Rehab/LTC and I am so nervous. I was told I will have orientation watching videos tomorrow then will spend 3-5 days with another nurse and then I will be on my own!
I don't know anything about the facility other than what I read online. My "interview" was me filling out my background check sheets and employment verification forms. I was not told how many patients per hall/nurse, the types of patients, or anything at ALL except for my pay and hours. "Everything else will be covered in orientation." They never asked me a single question, not even "tell me a little about yourself"!
I accepted the position because I need a job. My husband keeps telling me it isn't going to be as bad as I expect, but reading all the horror stories on here about new grads with the same experience is freaking me out. I don't want to put my patients or my license in jeopardy.
I'm going to try it out, make it through orientation and see how I feel on my own. I will not hesitate on quitting immediately if I feel like I am in a bad situation, or putting my patients in a bad situation...
Any advice?