Is it crazy to want to quit my job after 2 days???

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Heres the deal!!! I just graduated nursing school May 2011...I just got my RN License in September 2011.....Got my first job offer after searching for 6 month to a well know Rehab center, which was only PRN. Then I got another job offer to another Rehab center. So I figured that I could have two job working the PRN job and working the Baylor shift on the other job. Ironically once I went to fill out paper work for the PRN position, they then offered me a FT day position and I was excited. Here is the sucky part, knowing that I was a new nurse with not one drop of nursing experience, they only offered to give me THREE DAYS of training. Thursday is my first day by myself and it is not going to look good. I know that I should be thankful that I have a job and that someone was willing to take chance on me but I just dont feel like this is going to work. Am I crazy for wanting to quit after two days???

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Crazy? No.

Prudent.. yes.

No one can learn the routine, policies and procedures in 3 days.

It is a set-up for failure.

I would still give it a month or two.. while looking for something else.

Good luck:hug:

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Thats the thing. I really didnt tell the other place no. They were still checking my background and called today to offer me a job, but I was at the other job and could not answer the phone. But I did call them back and left a message, so they would call me back tomorrow!!!

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Specializes in LTC and School Health.

Ask for more orientation. If they say no, then resign and see what the other job has to offer. An experienced nurse needs more than three days of orientation !

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Specializes in Acute Mental Health.

Three days of orientation :eek: I like my license way too much. I agree ask for more and then run for the hills!

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Specializes in Quality Nurse Specialist, Health Coach.

3 days for a new grad or for anyone is not enough!:uhoh3:

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Thanks everyone for the responses. I thought I was the only crazy person to think so. I have one more day of orientation and then I will see how this goes!!!

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When I did question it about more training, HR told me that they could give me two more days if payroll allowed it.

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Hey. Firstly you should thank god that u got a full time post right after graduation. Here in Quebec it takes years before getting FT days. The ppl who hired you are not dumb they know what they are doing if they think for what you will be doing doesn't need much training then lucky you. Second don't hesitate to ask questions as much as possible and in a week you will be a pro you will know things from the top of ur head.

Good luck

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I forgot to add for a new grad things are easier as they are fresh outta school

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Specializes in Ante-Intra-Postpartum, Post Gyne.

Three days if you were a travel nurse with lots of experience; a new grad? No way. If you do leave, ask in the interview how long the orientation is next time

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