[trimeduLPN]

Thanks to all of those with positive comments and feedback. Most of what was said is how I was feeling. I feel that in order to be a good nurse, I should be trained properly. Im not winging it, too much is on the line. One mistake could cost me my license. Being that Im still in school and am due to finish the RN program in December, I am not taking any chances. Thanks again to all of you all that responded with positive or constructive comments without being negative.

Shawn

[earle58]

Originally Posted by trimeduLPN

Thanks to all of those with positive comments and feedback. Most of what was said is how I was feeling. I feel that in order to be a good nurse, I should be trained properly. Im not winging it, too much is on the line. One mistake could cost me my license. Being that Im still in school and am due to finish the RN program in December, I am not taking any chances. Thanks again to all of you all that responded with positive or constructive comments without being negative.

Shawn

i'm with you all the way.
even if all orientations were only a few days...
that is unsafe and i wouldn't be willing to jump in and risk drowning.
i need to know i'll swim...not either or.
best of everything to you, shawn.
don't let anyone persuade you differently.
stay true to yourself.

leslie

[trimeduLPN]

Originally Posted by earle58

i'm with you all the way.
even if all orientations were only a few days...
that is unsafe and i wouldn't be willing to jump in and risk drowning.
i need to know i'll swim...not either or.
best of everything to you, shawn.
don't let anyone persuade you differently.
stay true to yourself.

leslie

Thank you!!!!!!!! At least Im not alone. Its scary to think you are expected to hit the ground running with one or two shifts of orientation...... Good luck to you as well Leslie.


Shawn

Shawn

[showbizrn]

Originally Posted by trimeduLPN

Thanks for all of the responses I received. On top of no real orientation, she wanted me to work 5 shifts a week. I thought, and thats what I get for assuming, that it was 8hr shifts. She wants me to work two 8hr shifts and three 12hr shifts a week. I also left my concerns with that in the voicemail.

She said she was willing to work with me. That I can orient until I feel im ready and that I can tell her what shifts I can work.

But I also have another job lined up. Ive learned from this experience. I ask questions and tell them what I expect now. Ive always been the type person that just takes what ever is dealt to me and deal. But I realized that if I dont speak up for myself, I can lose what it took me so long to get, very quickly, by being ignorant.

Thank you to everyone for voicing your opinions and helping me out.


Thanks,


Shawn

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MUCH SUCCESS TO YOU!!!