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Is this normal?

I just started a new clinic job after 11 years in the hospital & I'm flying by the seat of my pants. My computer orientation was over the phone from a nurse at the second clinic where the physician works at. When the last nurse left she divided up her duties among the staff so when I started I was verbally instructed what to do but the staff isn't able to answer any in depth questions that I have or orient me. If I have a question I have to email or call the nurse at the other office on what to do. I work 2 days a week & this is my 3rd day at the clinic. I was instructed by a lab rep on how to do urine drug screens & I did not fill out all the info. on the lab requestions like I was supposed & to & I got reamed for it. Is it normal not to have orientation time in a clinic?

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    Doesn't really sound like a proper orientation to me.

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    We had 3 months of orientation for my clinic job.

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    Thanks for the replies. I wasn't sure if this was typical with clinic jobs or not. I know in the hospital you get 6 weeks orientation if you are experienced. I've had time to reflect on this & will stop being so hard on myself. :cat:

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    Run. Sounds like a very unprofessional place.

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    I was thrown into a similar situation. Three orientation days. They ended up terminating my position due to budget and also stated I was a slow learner...lol (I have never been told that before)

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    Wow. I'm speechless. I've started sending out more resumes as this job is only 2 days a week & I need to work more than that. I thought this job would be a wonderful opportunity to learn something new & it has turned into a nightmare. I'm trying to figure out how to tell them I'm less than pleased with this situation. I did not think I had to ask during the interview if I would be oriented or not.

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    Sorry to hear about your situation. I was actually lied to because I was told I would get a whole two weeks of orientation which turned into those 3 days - one of which was company modules and signing paperwork.

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    This may be more common than one thinks, but it is still wrong and setting you up to fail. I would schedule a meeting with your supervisor immediately.

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