First nursing job

[MooreOfEmily]

I'm a brand new, LPN and I was hired at a LTC facility and went in today to fill out paperwork and talk to the scheduler. The scheduler didn't say much to me except to come in Monday 7-3, and then she said Monday to Friday 7-3 for two weeks is my orientation. I don't know where I go, which wing I'm in or anything. The new employee company orientation is October 15th, so I think it's weird that they have me starting before this date. Also I asked a nurse there what their ratios are, and she said 1, maybe 2 nurse(s) to 25-30 patients, and 2 cna's.

I go back on Thursday to get my PPD checked and to give HR a voided check for direct deposits. Do you think I should ask to see the scheduler to clarify a few things, or should I call and ask?

Im completely freaking out that I start in a few days.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

By all means, always ask for clarification when you don't understand something. She may have thought that someone else had already given you the information.

It is not unusual for nurses to begin work & attend the 'general' or corporate orientation at a later date. So you'll be OK with that arrangement.

Congratulations & Best Wishes on your new job.