Help new lvn in ltf

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Specializes in Snf.

Hello,

1st of all this is my first post on all nurses I love this site! I need advice I accepted an 6-2 position at a fairly new snf. The ADON hired me on the spot of course I was excited so I jumped at the opportunity anyways it's nothing like I expected! I received two shifts of training and was off for a week until the next Saturday to find out I was all alone on the floor without any help! One of the nurses who's been there a few years told me to take on my hall plus 4 residents on another hall and 2 more on the 3rd hall. This place is awful any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

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Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.

Are you a new nurse? It's always a shock to go from school to real life. We have LPN students in my building and they are amazed at what nurses in SNFs are expected to know and how much work there is. It seems your orientation was too short for anyone. How many residents do you have? I know it's easy for ME to say but try not to make it all about the med pass. Most people who are in a SNF wouldn't take their meds on a rigid schedule at home. There is so much more to life (and health) than medications. If you need the job and want to stay where you're at, find a way to organize your time. Maybe you could speak to the SDC for a bit more training? Good luck.

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Specializes in Snf.

Yes it's overwhelming but it's been two weeks and I'm getting a routine. It's harder on the halls I float to mostly g tubes and critical care patients. Thanks for the response!

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Specializes in Snf.

Yes I need the job and the experience. I left a full time medical assistant job with the state of Texas for this so I have to stick it out

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

bless you, unfortunate three days orrientation is majorrity norm, far too short.

i am very proud of you, you must have what it takes.

it will get better. best wishes :)

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I am in the same metropolitan area as you (Fort Worth, to be exact).

Two and three day orientations in nursing homes are the norm around here. When I was a new grad LVN in 2006, I received one 8-hour shift of orientation, although I had been promised three days. The only reassurance I can offer is that it becomes easier over time.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Snf.

Thanks so much for the encouraging words!!!

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Specializes in Snf.

Thanks Commuter ur like my shero lol I read all your articles and blogs because you inspire me and you're in the DFW area

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