AAAh I am starting a new job soon and just went to orientation. Immediately I knew the women was a little off. By the time I left I already felt like I had done something wrong! She would say if your caught doing this...automatic termination. If your caught doing that... automatic termination. It was far from a warm welcome. There was no "welcome to our facility were so glad your are joining our team." The women was apparently very angry as she slammed through her notes, and stared people down as if we had killed her cat. The environment was far from friendly and I couldn't help but think, these other people must be desperate for a job. It was awful!! I have been to hospital orientations before and they really made you feel like you were part of something great and you were valuable, even if they didn't treat you that way for long.
I can't help but think this is a reflection of how this particular facility treats their nurses. They are always hiring, so I guess a lot of people don't stay long. They made me wait almost two hours for a scheduled interview and when I came back a couple days later to fill out paper work, at a scheduled time, they made me wait an hour!! However, the first few people I interacted with were very polite and professional, so I immediately forgot.
The facility has the highest pay rate in the area, but I'm begining to see why. I'm having second thoughts, what do you think?? Should I get out now based on what I've already experienced. I really think so, but I could definately use some advice.
Am I just being niave to expect more? Or is this as much of a disaster as I imagine??
