New nurse scared to work assignment

I am a newly licensed practical nurse. This is my first job and it is working in an LTC facility. I have been in orientation for 2 weeks and tomorrow I am on my own. I have been assigned to a hall that no one wants to work. There are a couple of vents, and patients with IV's. My problem is I never oriented on that hall and I have never suctioned a patient and I have never done anything with an IV. I talked to the DON on Monday because I knew that Friday would be my last day of orientation and I told her about my concerns. I even told her I was uncomfortable with that assignment. Her words to me were, she would give me one more day of orientation and it would be on that hall and that after that Im going to have to just jump in and go. Another thing, some of the more experienced nurses who have been there for years refuse to work this assignment.

There is always a fear of the unknown. The first time I was to pass meds my mouth went totally dry and I was a nervous wreck....... same thing with my first injection, my first suctioning, first g-tube meds, etc. My instructor keeps telling me that I"m doing great ... that I just need to work on my self esteem..... I'm sure you'll be fine. Just keep in mind the skills that you worked on in labs, take a deep breath and go for it.

I know you mean well and are trying to encourage the OP and boost her self-confidence but this is not a matter of self-confidence. This is a matter of patient safety and knowing your limitations. This job involves her first dealings with vents, IV's, suctioning, as well as other vital skills. I think the LTC is totally out of line expecting a new grad to take on that much responsibility all at one time. I would refuse without any reservations.

I know you mean well and are trying to encourage the OP and boost her self-confidence but this is not a matter of self-confidence. This is a matter of patient safety and knowing your limitations. This job involves her first dealings with vents, IV's, suctioning, as well as other vital skills. I think the LTC is totally out of line expecting a new grad to take on that much responsibility all at one time. I would refuse without any reservations.

Well today I gave my notice EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. I dont think the DON was too happy but I am. The only thing that I am sad about is that I have to start all over with finding a new job and that whole process but I know what I did was the right thing. While I was talking to her, I let her know everything else that was bothering me and why I didnt think that I was right for the facility and why the facility wasnt right for me. I dont think that she was too happy with me but Im going to put this behind me and start my search for a job again. Thank you guys for your support.