hi everyone, I posted last week that I was worried about losing my job, and sure enough I did lose my job today. My boss said that I was not a safe nurse, and that I needed a refresher course on medication administration. I am a brand new grad, and i graduated with honors. This is not like me at all. I have been taking an antidepressant that I think may be contributing to my lack of organization. Since I've started taking it, I've had a lot of difficulty concentrating, and I feel apathetic when I should be taking something seriously. This is not like me at all. I can't get a doctor's appointment for at least a week.
I have never felt this low in my life. I felt like I did not get adequate orientation and supervision while I was there. I didn't even get my full 12 weeks in. I was off by myself a lot, and passed to several different preceptors during the six weeks I was there, at least seven different preceptors. My boss said I shouldn't work anywhere until I take a refresher course.
I have never been so ashamed, or just totally surprised at myself. This was a coveted job in OB that I got as a new grad. I feel like I will not be any good in the next place I go to.
Do you guys have any advice about keeping yourself organized during your shift, and keeping up with charting, and med administration? How will I know if I should not be a nurse anymore? Should I just take the hint here?
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refresher course.
I have never been so ashamed, or just totally surprised at myself. This was a coveted job in OB that I got as a new grad. I feel like I will not be any good in the next place I go to.
I would check with the director about getting your full orientation. You are a NEW GRAD - good Lord! You aren't EXPECTED to be proficient yet! The fact that they SEEM to expect that is not a good sign and maybe it's better that you not work there anyway.
Problem is you really need some time to get your stuff together - get on an antidepressant that doesn't cloud you - your antidepressant really should not have an "effect" that you can feel, just a gradual lightening of your mood.
Please check with your orientation leader or whoever it is that oversees that. Let them know that to be fair you didn't get a full orientation. If you get nowhere go see the director. You need documentation too of being let go.
Had you yet given a letter from the doctor to these guys? You will need one now. Ideally you will get back in there so that you can get some sick time to work on your issues.
I've had YEARS of depression and on and off working - so I know the shame of being unable to follow through. Just remember it is NOT YOU that screwed up - it's the DEPRESSION. There is no shame in being ill. Repeat after me, LOL!
wow that is terrible! Don't beat yourself up, brush the dirt off, roll up your sleeves, and get back at it. I feel certain once you get your meds stright, you will be fine and have a chance to become the the nurse you were meant to be! Some hosiptals have crappy orientation programs too!
Hi I am currently a new grad in orientation. Everyone on my unit is super nice but I'm kinda getting off to a disorganized start. I want to make the most of my orientation so I can be a good nurse. The person I've been following is a great nurse but I don't think has precepted much. She doesn't tell me what's really going on or what she is doing sometime. When pts. ask me questions I'm not quite sure bc I don't know what's going on. I'm actually just shadowing her now until further notice but I'm not sure what that really means anyway. Does anyone have any advice. I think I just need to communicate the right questions to get what I want, I just don't want time to go by and not know things I should. I do ask questions of why she makes certain decisions to try to build my own clinical judgement bc I think that comes with experience. I want to be very proactive in getting the most out of my training. I feel a little lost. Any suggestions?
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I would check with the director about getting your full orientation. You are a NEW GRAD - good Lord! You aren't EXPECTED to be proficient yet! The fact that they SEEM to expect that is not a good sign and maybe it's better that you not work there anyway.
Problem is you really need some time to get your stuff together - get on an antidepressant that doesn't cloud you - your antidepressant really should not have an "effect" that you can feel, just a gradual lightening of your mood.
Please check with your orientation leader or whoever it is that oversees that. Let them know that to be fair you didn't get a full orientation. If you get nowhere go see the director. You need documentation too of being let go.
Had you yet given a letter from the doctor to these guys? You will need one now. Ideally you will get back in there so that you can get some sick time to work on your issues.
I've had YEARS of depression and on and off working - so I know the shame of being unable to follow through. Just remember it is NOT YOU that screwed up - it's the DEPRESSION. There is no shame in being ill. Repeat after me, LOL!
xo