After about 9 months of job searching and a cross-country relocation, I finally landed my first position. The hospital is rated good, however there are many changes I am about to experience with this new position and I am worried that it may be TOO much for my first job. The hospital is in an area known for gang violence and a predominantly Mexican population (Spanish speaking only). My position is in a Versant new grad program in the ER on nights. These are the massive changes I am about to experience...
1. Language barrier. I took French in high school and don't know a bit of Spanish.
2. Working nights
3. Commuting about an hour away (possibly longer or shorter depending on traffic)
4. HAVING a job, especially my first RN hospital job
5. Dealing with gang violence and culture
Is this too much to handle? Finding another job seems silly in an economy such as this, but I don't want to ruin my views on nursing and my chances to succeed.
You're going to feel like you're in over your head no matter where your first RN job is...it's just part of being new. The language barriers, patient population, night shifts - they may be less of a concern at other facilties, but you're never going to get away from them entirely.
Since you're going to have to face your fears sooner or later (and they probably won't be as bad as you're anticipating!), you may as well do it at a hospital that offers a new grad program and is willing to offer the support you need to be successful.
AugustRain
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You're going to feel like you're in over your head no matter where your first RN job is...it's just part of being new. The language barriers, patient population, night shifts - they may be less of a concern at other facilties, but you're never going to get away from them entirely.
Since you're going to have to face your fears sooner or later (and they probably won't be as bad as you're anticipating!), you may as well do it at a hospital that offers a new grad program and is willing to offer the support you need to be successful.