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Aug 29, 2007 05:06 PM

Unhappy with new job--Need some advice!!!

Updated Aug 29, 2007 at 08:24 PM by Red-Headed LPN

I've been reading allnurses.com for awhile now, but this is my first post. I'm a new grad LPN and I just passed my NCLEX @ the beginning of August. I just started a new job as an LPN @ an ALF on Monday. I've only been there for 3 days and I'm already not happy working there. They have med techs that pass meds and they had me follow one yesterday so that I could get to know the hallways. I saw them doing some very unsafe things that I, as a nurse was shocked at (I don't want to turn this into a debate about med techs). I am hired as a nurse, but I am doing things that the aides are doing (i.e. cares after meds, making beds, cleaning dishes off tables after meals, etc...). I have now problem doing these things b/c I was and aide in an ALF while I was in nursing school, but I was not told that this was going to be in my job description when I was hired. I was told I would be doing more of the nurse stuff since they on have maybe 1-2 nurses (@ most) per day. I am already stressed out about this. Last night was horrible I just kept crying because I just don't know what to do about the situation. This morning I started crying when they wanted me to pass meds by myself. I just don't feel comfortable passing meds to residents that I have never met or only met once. I've put in some applications for some doctor's offices (which is what I would really like to do), but I don't know how long I can do this. I've talked to some people that have told me to go with my "gut instinct" and quit, but I hate to quit after only working 3 days and with out another job lined up. I'm just not sure what to do any advice/suggestions would be welcome. Thanks in advance!!!


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from DeeDee143
Old Aug 29, 2007, 05:54 PM

Default Re: Unhappy with new job
Originally Posted by Red-Headed LPN View Post
I've been reading allnurses.com for awhile now, but this is my first post. I'm a new grad LPN and I just passed my NCLEX @ the beginning of August. I just started a new job as an LPN @ an ALF on Monday. I've only been there for 3 days and I'm already not happy working there. They have med techs that pass meds and they had me follow one yesterday so that I could get to know the hallways. I saw them doing some very unsafe things that I, as a nurse was shocked at (I don't want to turn this into a debate about med techs). I am hired as a nurse, but I am doing things that the aides are doing (i.e. cares after meds, making beds, cleaning dishes off tables after meals, etc...). I have now problem doing these things b/c I was and aide in an ALF while I was in nursing school, but I was not told that this was going to be in my job description when I was hired. I was told I would be doing more of the nurse stuff since they on have maybe 1-2 nurses (@ most) per day. I am already stressed out about this. Last night was horrible I just kept crying because I just don't know what to do about the situation. This morning I started crying when they wanted me to pass meds by myself. I just don't feel comfortable passing meds to residents that I have never met or only met once. I've put in some applications for some doctor's offices (which is what I would really like to do), but I don't know how long I can do this. I've talked to some people that have told me to go with my "gut instinct" and quit, but I hate to quit after only working 3 days and with out another job lined up. I'm just not sure what to do any advice/suggestions would be welcome. Thanks in advance!!!

I actually know what your going through. I got hired at a LTC as CNA but just took my boards last week. I too have seen things that are not right in my facility.For instance they want us to lie in our charting so the facility can make more money. That made me feel uncomfortable and make me think "where does integrity come in".

Some LTC's try to save money or on a budget type of deal and dont really want to take the time and money to hire more nurses or CNA's.Coming from your position, you are hired as a nurse and there is a difference in helping someone when you have the time to, but with med passes it can be difficult.Especially when they rotate you alot and throw ya out after 3 days.

If your not happy with that facility,leave when you are able. The facility sounds badly ran.
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