Two and a half week orientation?

[Berkley, RN BSN]

I'm a new grad RN, and I just accepted a med/surg tele unit position at rural hospital in my hometown. Initially, I was told by the NM that I would have a six week orientation. Well, earlier this week when I stopped in to get my schedule she only has me down for basically, a two and a half week orientation. Is that really enough time for a new grad? She told me I would be ready by then, but to me that seems a little bit quick. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

[CaptScrubs13]

I agree, talk to her and see if more time is possible. I just finished my 7th day of training on a sub acute unit on a SNF .. I am NOT ready to go on my own! Thank god, they've said I'll get 6ish weeks with a preceptor. There's just so much to learn: all the policies, get set up with logins for Pyxis, computer, etc, getting familiar with the charting and documentation and unit let alone getting a routine down.. Two weeks is definitely not enough!

[Berkley, RN BSN]

Thank you all for your responses. I'm going to try to speak with her tomorrow before my first shift Wednesday. I really want this position because it will benefit me greatly, and it I'm very lucky to be the new grad who was hired. I just hope things work out.