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Jul 18, 2009 02:27 PM

New Grad RN.........Rehab SUPERVISOR????


Hello, I am a new grad..RN..I went on an interview got offered a position on the 11p-7a shift at a Rehabilitation facility..they offered me a supervisor position..and i was shocked..i said "you do know im a new grad" she said not to worry i would not be thrown to the wolves..I would get plenty of training and if i did not feel comfortable after my training i could extend it..they also hired another new grad for a supervisor position on the 3p-11p shift. Is this normal? Have you ever heard of this? I talk to my family and they feel it would be a good opportunity being my plan is to get into case management..all responses are greatly appreciated the good,bad and ugly..lol..Thanks in advance...New Grad RN


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from elkpark
Old Jul 18, 2009, 04:06 PM

Default Re: New Grad RN.........Rehab SUPERVISOR????
Very risky for you. Do you want to work for an organization that thinks it's a good idea to have new grads running the show? And you can't really believe what many potential employers tell you about what a great, thorough orientation you'll receive and how they aren't going to "throw you to the wolves." Any organization that would hire new grads to be supervisors obviously has v. low standards (or extreme difficulty keeping staff, also a v. bad sign ...) and/or just doesn't care about the outcome.

I'm guessing the reason your family thinks this is "a good opportunity" is because they don't really know anything first-hand about healthcare -- right? I doubt too many experienced nurses (or people with any kind of healthcare experience) are going to come along here and tell you starting out in a supervisory position is a good idea.

Best wishes for your journey --
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from ebonybrn
Old Jul 18, 2009, 05:25 PM

Default Re: New Grad RN.........Rehab SUPERVISOR????
Thanks for your honesty...I must admit I'm scared as hell..but I have applied to about every hospital within one hour and a half drive from me and they just are not hiring new grads..I feel very discouraged. The supervisor role does make me uncomfortable..I wonder if I could ask for a regular staff RN position instead..you made a lot of good points..only one of my family members are in the healthcare she is an RN and I did express my concerns with her and she felt it was ok..being i want to get into case management..thats what she does..she did work in the ER straight out of school...and she has been doing the administrative side of nursing for several years now!!! Maybe she didnt want to discourage me..im so confused....I will surely take your advice into consideration.
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