Floating as a new nurse

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I have been floating my first year in LTC as an LPN....the two facilities I work in are very large and not being able to stay in one place or get to know one person has been really difficult. I know I am learning a ton but I feel like I'm struggling because I am starting new each day with 20+ new patients! I make stupid mistakes constantly feel like other nurses look at me like I'm dumb or not skilled..I spend a lot of my time looking for things or cleaning up other people's messes. Getting stuck without meds, ordering treatments the previous nurse didn't bother to...or being put on the units other nurses won't work for good reason...It has been super challenging and I have been trying my best but still struggling and wondering if there is anything I can do to make it easier in myself until I can find a permenent position somewhere.. I feel like I'm supposed to depend on a team of strangers that really aren't even that friendly and I need advice.... Thank you!!

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I don't see any questions or concerns that are specific enough to offer advice on.

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This is completely normal to feel this way. It is HARD being float, because you don't know them like their "regular" nurses do. I too spend so much time looking for supplies that that in itself can get me very behind.

I recommend moving this post to the LTC section under specialties for more advice.

Good luck!

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