Can I ask what would be considered a reasonable amount of time to orientate to a new post.
I have currently started working in a hospital in alberta and this is my first post working in Alberta, Canada. Many of the other internationals i've spoken with seem to be getting a good amount of time orientation. I have been given 7 shifts (mostly nightshifts as well). My job is working in a medical floor with 8-9 patients (for me) a total of 16 to 17 patients (over comp), the rest going to the LPN. As it's a rural hospital i'm the only RN on the shift with an LPN and an NA on dayshift and an RN and an LPN on nights. They are also expecting me to go work in the ER as the only RN (no one else on nights) on my own after 3 nightshift orientations. I'm very very stressed and living on nerves. I've asked for additional time to orientate and they've said they basically can't accommodate me as they are short staffed and my only option would be to come in when i'm on days off (i'm already working 4-5 shifts a week and am so tired as i'm stressed out it's hard to do). I'm not saying I won't do it - looks like my only option. I'm just wondering if anyone has any helpful advice.
