Anxious new international rn....

[kingmens]

hi everybody!!

i am new on this block! And most importantly a new in america. I trained and practices as a nurse outside the United States. i recently relocated to america and took the NCLEX which i passed.. i got this job in a rehabilitation center as an 11-7 RN with 2 CNAs... am a bit nervous because i am getting just about 3 days orientaion on the floor and then i will be on my own... things seem different in america and i would appreciate any form of advice as to what and what not to do on the floor.. i understand there will be a working supervisor but on a different floor..

[Ginger's Mom, MSN, RN]

I would lobby for more orientation. LTC is regulated more than a nuclear plant. Medicare regulations are very important in a SNF so I would try to review the different levels of care.

Last 11-7 is the less med intensive of all the shifts, which is the most challenging part of working in a snf, good luck.

[TabithaB]

Hey Kingsmen.........where are you from?

I have moved from Australia to MA.......and i am currently studying for nclex! I am also anxious about how different it will be here to nurse.

Let me know how you get on???

And good luck!!!!