I think I'm being punished.

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I'm the only floor RN at this nursing home. The ADON will work the floor from time to time but most always it is me.

They have decided I need to be the one to start training new orientees.

I would rather clean all the bathrooms with my tongue than train new orientees. Just thinking about it makes my stomach hurt.

I guess I'll be down at the employment office soon. Until then, I will have to start training new orientees. I have had to train a couple already (we seem to be having a high turnover lately) and I don't know if I'm going about it the right way, but I start off with pulling up the meds and letting the new nurse give them to get her aquainted with who people are. After awhile, I start letting her pull the meds and I just assist her until she gets the hang of it.

I just hate doing this, though. I hate it so bad I can't stand it.

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The people you are training know, whether you say it or not, that you hate training them. As a new person, that would send me packing. I feel for you. Not everyone is cut out to teach, and if they want to keep these new people around they need to find a new plan. But then that is not how nursing administration usually works...they keep doing the same thing over and over and over again and expecting different results. Isn't that the definition of insanity?

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The people you are training know, whether you say it or not, that you hate training them. As a new person, that would send me packing. I feel for you. Not everyone is cut out to teach, and if they want to keep these new people around they need to find a new plan. But then that is not how nursing administration usually works...they keep doing the same thing over and over and over again and expecting different results. Isn't that the definition of insanity?

Thing is, the new trainees don't know how I feel. I laugh and act happy and accomodating and all, but inside I'm in total anxiety.

I know someone has to do it, I would never take it out on them. I just suffer in silence.

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Why do you hate it so much? Just curious.

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

i don't think they are punishing you, they must think highly of you to trust you with new employees. maybe it won't be so bad , do you get paid extra for orienting? you should.

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Can you go to your DON or other employees and ask for pointers? Ask them what they wish they had known when they were orienting. Even though you're being pulled in a million directions, try to stay calm and answer any questions. People can sense when you don't want to train them.

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If you hate it that much, speak up.

Are you prepared to suffer negative consequences for refusing to train?

What is the worst than could happen if you refuse?

How often must you train? For how long?

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Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.
I start off with pulling up the meds and letting the new nurse give them to get her aquainted with who people are. After awhile, I start letting her pull the meds and I just assist her until she gets the hang of it.

'Pulling up the meds'? I hope this doesn't mean that you are popping pills and then giving them to the orientee to administer............:eek:

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Specializes in ED, ICU, PSYCH, PP, CEN.

I don't know if this will help, but, look on precepting as a chance to mold a new nurse in the image you would like. From all your posts over the years I believe you to be a good and caring nurse.

I think it is a great chance for you to contribute to the future of nursing. That said I do know that precepting is hard work and everything takes twice as long.

Good luck in all that you do.

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