How long should the orientation for Emergency Department be for a new graduate RN?

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  1. How long should new graduate orientation be for the ED?

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      3 months
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      6 months
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      9 months
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      12 months
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      Depends on the new graduate.

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I am graduating in May with my RN and have been selected for a program that will place me in the ED after being oriented. How long should that orientation be? Thank you for the feedback.

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Specializes in PICU, Sedation/Radiology, PACU.

Mine was 13 weeks in the PICU as a new grad. It seemed like enough. Though I had a very supportive nursing staff who were extremely helpful when I came off orientation. There was always someone willing to answer questions, give an opinion, or help with a task.

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I had twelve weeks for ER. Interspersed with a bunch of classes. The thing with a good ER, or any good unit, is that you are never alone.

If you need twelve months you need a different career.

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Specializes in Nursing Professional Development.

A lot depends on the particular ED -- how much support they have available on the average shift after orientation, for example.

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Specializes in Emergency.

I got a week í ½í¸‚

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Specializes in ED.

1 year residency program with 16 weeks orientation

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I feel my situation will be similar to yours. I was able to precept down in the ED so I am familiar with the team and everyone is super supportive and great at helping out.

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You had one week of training? I highly doubt this.

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