New Grad HH Orientation Sufficient?

[Jill2010]

Hi everyone! I will be graduating from my ADN program in December and am starting to think about applying to positions at the local hospital which is paying for my education through a scholarship program. The process is to apply to one of their orientations/internships such as med/surg, critical care, the OR and home care. I've read a lot of posts on this board discouraging new grads from home health because of a lack of clinical knowledge and I completely understand this and don't want to be unsafe in my practice. I am, however, really interested in home health and am wondering if the orientation offered by this hospital is enough in your opinion? They offer 3 months orientation on a med/surg floor followed by 3 or more months orienting in home health (all at full GN pay). Following that they have very supportive management to take calls and even come out to help according to a friend who has done this program. What do you think?

[caliotter3]

Based on what you posted it sounds pretty good to me. Formal orientation in both med surg and hh. Many employers do not have a formal orientation program. And remember that once you get started, you can always ask for more orientation and/or help along the way.

[Jill2010]

Thank you for responding and giving me your opinion on this!! That is so helpful!

[HmarieD]

While I would normally not recommend HH to a new grad, the orientation sounds really exceptional and if the support you talk about is really there it could work. Good luck!