Conversation Between elprup and naun

wow, thanks for making me feel normal. I am still not over it, but trying to figure out what the heck is next for me. I moved to this tiny town for this job and never thought about "what if it doesn't work out". So, kids and I may move closer to a family member that is closer to bigger cities and I can have support/help with my kids through the next adventure.

Hmm, my advice after this. When thinking of accepting a position 1)ask for a copy of their new grad orientation manuel 2)ask who will be my preceptor? will it always be the same person? Why/why not? 3)How long is my orientation? 4)What exactly do you expect of a new grad/their expectations? Do they give you a date to accomplish certain expectations by? (Which may be good. I felt like I had to "get" everything all the time. A systematic approach may have worked better). and 4)Get through your probation at all costs. I was soo close and nobody reminded me that this was the answer b/c once you are in, esp if you are in a union, they cannot fire you for small stuff. Also, do not **** anybody off. I think this was the think that got me fired. I had started nights, CNA's name was on the board for pt care help. CNA was not helping any nurses with pt care. One newer RN with exp was totally crazy w/ her pts and I tried to help. So, I asked the CNA to see about one of her call lights that was about to go to over overload. CNA stated "I am busy, I cannot". She was stocking gloves right near the room w the light. Hello! So, I asked her if she was supposed to help us with pt care, I am new, blah blah blah, she said to go talk to the night manager. which I did who stated yes she is supposed to help us, "she'll talk to her". And the next day I got the phone call to meet with RN manager and told "this isn't going to work out". So, definitely don't make anybody mad.

But in school I was taught, if I have an issue with something, talk to that person. So, I did. I think that is what did it. although with everybody else I was great with. And this CNA has had alot of talking to about helping, other RN's were complaining about her, )from what others told me before this, but nobody would do anything about it. So, when you get a job, just do your job - don't worry about anybody else!

And no, I have not been back yet to clean out my locker or meet with HR. I'll call them today. I really need to get it over with.
I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks!

and hang in there, it took me 6.5 years to get my Bachelor's in Nursing. Learn all you can and feel good about it. There's always more to learn. I know i'll find the place for me...

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Hi there just read your post about being recently fired. I am finishing up my final semester in an ADN program. We are currently enrolled in a clinical rotation that sets us up with a mentor and it is like a mini-orientation; we complete nine 12 hr shifts. I have not had my midpoint evaluations yet, but I completely relate to what you wrote about - I feel unable to retain patient info in my head, am still awkward with giving report, still have so much to learn and be exposed to with regard to technical skills. I also do not have a healthcare/medical background. We are expected by the end of this rotation to be able to handle a 5 patient load. I do not think this is enforced in that I don't believe they will fail you if you can't do it. I definitely feel that I will not meet this goal by the end of the rotation. I can barely handle 2 patients with all the meds and charting. It takes me awhile to get the charting done. My mentor says I am "overthinking" it.

Anyway - I really identified with your post and feel that could be me in 6 months. I'm worried about not making the cut on the floor when it comes time. It sounds like you have resolved what happened and put it behind you. Did you finally get any useful feedback from your preceptors and manager about why they felt you weren't making the cut?