i'm a new grad, started 1 wk orientation at ltc last week. this is how it went and why i was asked to consider somewhere else:
1. the 1st preceptor i had came down on me alittle hard when i was giving out meds for the 1st time. she also got annoyed with me asking questions.
2. changed preceptors and asked for more time.
3 got more time and my 2nd preceptor wondered why i asked for more orientation time because i was giving out meds so well
4. had to do a med pass today, where someone other than the preceptor watches u give out meds - failed it, here's why:
-i put my meds on a tray and set it down on a chair next to the resident, to give it- according to the person giving the med pass this is not allowed
- she says i didnt wash my hands long enough- even though i was counting as i washed my hands, and 1 or 2 little not drastic mistakes were made- i was nervous, she said these were the problems not giving out meds themselves.
this is annoying and discouraging seeing that it took me 5 mo to find this job, cause here in nyc everyone wants pn with experience. what do you guys think, and what should i do!:trout:
i posted earlier on how i was ''let go'' on my new job. anyway, do you all think 1 week of orientation is enough for a new grad (pn) working in a nrsg home with 40 residents.