How To Prepare For Nursing Home Orientation Job

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I just got hired working the 2nd shift (230-11pm). All I know is I will be doing a lot of med passes and admissions(5-8 per shift ) .... orientation is only 6-10 days. I would get anywhere between 14-16 patients per shift.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

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Doing 5-8 admissions per shift- properly- while taking care of your other patients, again, properly, is not doable. Is it possible that you misheard those numbers?

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Does sound overly heavy. Don't know if there's other staff, how many pts for meds, etc.

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Yes I heard those numbers @Jedrnurse

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@Jedrnurse what I told is what I was told basically.

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I just got hired working the 2nd shift (230-11pm). All I know is I will be doing a lot of med passes and admissions(5-8 per shift ) .... orientation is only 6-10 days. I would get anywhere between 14-16 patients per shift.

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On 7/28/2021 at 8:26 AM, Jedrnurse said:

Doing 5-8 admissions per shift- properly- while taking care of your other patients, again, properly, is not doable. Is it possible that you misheard those numbers?

That actually closely matches my own SNF/LTC experience. MY advice don't do it. If you choses to go ahead with it buy some good running shoes.

Hppy

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Specializes in Progressive Care, Sub-Acute, Hospice, Geriatrics.

5-8 admissions sounds excessive. I am hoping that your house supervisor will help you.

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On 7/26/2021 at 4:14 PM, Shihtzulover16 said:

I just got hired working the 2nd shift (230-11pm). All I know is I will be doing a lot of med passes and admissions(5-8 per shift ) .... orientation is only 6-10 days. I would get anywhere between 14-16 patients per shift.

Wow, this position sounds intense! ? Can you please keep us posted?

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@Hopeful RN  It's not bad, I don't get that much admission. I am still learning and still don't know what I am doing half the time. Asking questions and if I don't ask something I will ask. I do get admission, but I only get one, max 2 during my shift. I am doing better with my med pass, since they had given me more training. Thanks for asking and sorry for the late reply. Merry Christmas to you!

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