First Nursing Job

[jnic312]

I am graduating in May and can already have a position as a float for company the second I graduate. Problem is Ive heard some horror stories and would like some other opinions about float positions! Thanks Alot

[Lurksalot, BSN, RN]

Need more info on this--what kind of company(staffing agency, hospital, LTC?) and how do they float a new grad? What kind of orientation are you receiving?

[jnic312]

The company has 5 facilities that all have LTC, rehab, subacute, cardiac etc. They told me I will probably be at a different facility on different floors everyday as my full time position. My concern is esp. being new, passing meds to different faces everyday. More advice please?

[purplemania, BSN, RN]

I would hesitate about such a position. If they are hiring new grads, who have not yet learned how to "be" a nurse, then they are not able to hold staff for some reason. This is a position for a seasoned nurse who can work independently. You are not there yet. Run, do not walk, to another job!

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

You are setting yourself up to fail. Some rare individuals might be able to handle floating as a new grad, but it would be really tough. Give yourself a break and find a stable position to start. Then when you are commfortable you can float. Floating can be fun, but not when everything is new.