I Recently graduated and took the first job I could get, a part time SNF w/ 25-30 pts per nurse no benefits and ok pay.
Horrible horrible horrible! No support, had a 4 day orientation and they told me if i wasn't ready at that point, i could forfeit my job. Busted my behind as a new grad who knew NOTHING . My license at risk every day i was at work.
I kept applying to my dream job.
After 2 months I have just accepted a full time position at an acute care Hospital/step down unit with FULL benefits and great pay, extensive orientation and great support for nurses.
I just want to get the heck out of the SNF but i wish to do it in a graceful way. I cannot discount the fact that they took a chance on me as a new grad. But I'm not ready for 25-30 pts with PICC lines and numerous IV's to run per night, 10-12 diabetics per shift (sugars can drop to as low as 35:eek:)
