Getting off orientation too early?

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I am a new grad LPN working on a med/surg floor. I put my notice in to stop working at the end of this month because we are military and got orders to move overseas. Anyways, I was still on orientation when I told my manager about my plan to leave. Once I put my notice in, she said she is going to take me off orientation and have me work on my own until I stop working in 2 weeks. I'm a little upset because she is taking me off orientation 3 weeks early and I don't feel ready to be on my own just yet. So I'll only be on my own for 2 weeks (6 shifts) and then I'll be done working at this hospital. I just need some advice if I should just go through and suck it up and work on my own for 2 weeks or maybe ask for some more orientation time which I guess wouldn't make sense considering my last day at this job is may 21.

4 hours ago, Bean0621 said:

I just need some advice if I should just go through and suck it up and work on my own for 2 weeks or maybe ask for some more orientation time which I guess wouldnt make sense considering my last day at this job is may 21.

I think you should try to work it. I know it's overwhelming but from one of your previous posts it looks like you've at least had a little bit of orientation--8 weeks or so? See if you can make it through by using what you've learned and consulting resources.

I am kind of surprised they didn't release you when you informed them of your situation.

Try to do what you need to do to leave on the best terms possible. Don't ask for more orientation at this juncture; unfortunately it just isn't a reasonable request under the circumstances.

Best wishes with your pregnancy and your move.

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3 minutes ago, JKL33 said:

I think you should try to work it. I know it's overwhelming but from one of your previous posts it looks like you've at least had a little bit of orientation--8 weeks or so? See if you can make it through by using what you've learned and consulting resources.

I am kind of surprised they didn't release you when you informed them of your situation.

Try to do what you need to do to leave on the best terms possible. Don't ask for more orientation at this juncture; unfortunately it just isn't a reasonable request under the circumstances.

Best wishes with your pregnancy and your move.

Thanks! Trust me, I was surprised they didn't let me go either haha. I let them know as soon as I could for the very reason of I didn't want them to rely on me or waste time and money on me. But thanks, I have some awesome co workers and I think ill be able to manage- its nerve wrecking for sure!

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Bean0621 - you are correct. You did ask for advice but I got sidetracked by your post. And I do apologize for that. You have since added more info, but I still stand by much of what I did post. FWIW, I should have recommended that you just flat out decline to work any further time 'as a nurse'. You could be jeopardizing pts' safety while causing yourself a mega big dose of agita. You're not ready and you're not comfortable. It would have been best and   you knew that! YOU SAID SO YOURSELF! And that is the bottom line that I believe.

But your manager owes you nothing except to tie up loose ends and do her job. I hope you'll have the support & help of your coworkers to get you thru the last few days.

You can ask again to downgrade to a 'tech' position. I sincerely doubt that they can juggle a lighter pt assignment schedule that would be fair to all the other staff, and most importantly, pt safety. In lieu of a switch, I'd just suggest that you graciously hand in an immediate resignation.  No need to prolong the inevitable.

Be as complimentary and apologetic as you poss can be.

Again, I do wish you well.

 

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Specializes in ER.

I have been too harsh too, probably because one can get jaded from all the snowflakes that come here. It sounds like you were blindsided and it really messed up your orientation. Good luck to you, I'm sure your future will be bright.

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2 minutes ago, Emergent said:

I have been too harsh too, probably because one can get jaded from all the snowflakes that come here. It sounds like you were blindsided and it really messed up your orientation. Good luck to you, I'm sure your future will be bright.

I completely understand. I should have been more clear from the get go. Trust me, my husband got quite the earful from me because of this situation the military put us in. Thank you and I wish you luck on your current career path and future endeavors!

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13 minutes ago, amoLucia said:

Bean0621 - you are correct. You did ask for advice but I got sidetracked by your post. And I do apologize for that. You have since added more info, but I still stand by much of what I did post. FWIW, I should have recommended that you just flat out decline to work any further time 'as a nurse'. You could be jeopardizing pts' safety while causing yourself a mega big dose of agita. You're not ready and you're not comfortable. It would have been best and   you knew that! YOU SAID SO YOURSELF! And that is the bottom line that I believe.

But your manager owes you nothing except to tie up loose ends and do her job. I hope you'll have the support & help of your coworkers to get you thru the last few days.

You can ask again to downgrade to a 'tech' position. I sincerely doubt that they can juggle a lighter pt assignment schedule that would be fair to all the other staff, and most importantly, pt safety. In lieu of a switch, I'd just suggest that you graciously hand in an immediate resignation.  No need to prolong the inevitable.

Be as complimentary and apologetic as you poss can be.

Again, I do wish you well.

 

Thank you! Yeah, one thing I hope to learn soon in my nursing career is being more blunt. I expressed to her I felt uncomfortable getting off so soon but she said ‘well the other nurses think youre ready’. Which yes is a compliment, but also it is my license and not the other nurses license LOL. but youre right no use in prolonging the inevitable. Thank you!

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Specializes in retired LTC.

Reading your other current post re 'new grad experience', it looks like you were caught off guard by hub's sudden deployment. But as military, that is always a possibility. So sorry, you got zinged.

I do note that you left that prev LTC position. New jobs are extremely difficult for even experienced nurses, much less newbies. And LTC can be even more diff. BTDT. But I would caution you to be careful. Things will be rough in the beginning. NO JOB is smooth going - that's why it's called a 'JOB'.

So be prepared and ready for your next position. If I read correctly, you're pregnant? Remember those hormones can kick in also.  Be good to yourself in your future decisions.

TY for your military service connection.

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2 minutes ago, amoLucia said:

Reading your other current post re 'new grad experience', it looks like you were caught off guard by hub's sudden deployment. But as military, that is always a possibility. So sorry, you got zinged.

I do note that you left that prev LTC position. New jobs are extremely difficult for even experienced nurses, much less newbies. And LTC can be even more diff. BTDT. But I would caution you to be careful. Things will be rough in the beginning. NO JOB is smooth going - that's why it's called a 'JOB'.

So be prepared and ready for your next position. If I read correctly, you're pregnant? Remember those hormones can kick in also.  Be good to yourself in your future decisions.

TY for your military service connection.

Thank you for your advice! I can honestly see why nurses get burned out so quick, and covid has really messed up a lot of people’s experience working in the healthcare field. I really have enjoyed working at the hospital and prefer it over LTC. Maybe not med surg again for obvious reasons but I have learned SO MUCH these last 2 months and I will forever be grateful for that. Thank you again!

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Specializes in retired LTC.

FWIW - you just picked a 'not good' LTC facility before. They're NOT all like that. You just have to do some researching while you job search. You're a bit more knowledgeable now as you 'pick & choose'.

Don't be too quick to give up on LTC - they readily employ LPNs. And your scheduling needs may be more acceptable & manageable. Likewise, they may (and I say that cautiously!) be more generous with orientation time within reason.

Take care.

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Specializes in NICU/Mother-Baby/Peds/Mgmt.

Well, it's great your coworkers will help you till you finish, I hope it all works out.  I'm prior Air Force and had 4 overseas assignments so now I'm really curious, where are you going? And what does your husband do that he got last minute orders like this?

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9 minutes ago, Nunya said:

Well, it's great your coworkers will help you till you finish, I hope it all works out.  I'm prior Air Force and had 4 overseas assignments so now I'm really curious, where are you going? And what does your husband do that he got last minute orders like this?

Hes a logistics officer taking command in Korea. Hes at captain career course at the moment and the whole class just got their orders. We were under the impression he was gonna come back and take command at our current duty station- hence why I took a job as a new grad. But the army had other plans and now we are off to korea. With me being pregnant as well, we decided to start the command sponsorship process so he won't miss the first year of the baby’s life. Gotta love military.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I just want to wish you the best.  Spouses of members of military should have protections.  You don't deserve to be chided (especially by some here) because your husband got deployed!!

Wishing you all the best.  It sounds like  you have some MAJOR life changes in the works.  Take care of yourself.  And good luck.

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