New Grad LPN NO training!!!!!!

[Cass1531]

I just graduated in October and got hired in a LTC/post surgical rehab facility. I have no experience and I had 1 day on the floor, 1 day with the MDS coordinator to learn how to chart and then I was on the floor. I have no idea how to do anything! We had 3 new admissions last night and I didn't even know where to begin. I have 24 pts and only 2 CNAs. I am the only nurse and being by myself is awful! I told the DON I would like more training and she said she doesn't really have anyone to train me right now. I HATE this! I am trying to learn on the job but I just feel SO overwhelmed! I want to resign but I don't know if I will be able to find another job. How long did you other nurses train? Will I just learn on the job?

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I would have walked right out of there.

Nurses who "walk out" before the end of the shift run the risk of getting their license numbers referred to the state BON for abandonment. It's really the nurse's word against management's.

Since I'm not willing to deal with defending my license over an accusation of abandonment as a result of "walking out" of a facility, I'd rather stick it out and deal with the rough shift.

If you want to walk out, always do so at the conclusion of one's shift, and ensure that someone is willing to receive report from you.

[tainted1972, ASN, RN]

My suggestion is to find a Mentor FAST, hopefully an RN that you can call and get advice from.

I think you should stick it out unless there are a ton of jobs in your area.

I know that right now there are nurses that would kill to be in your position.. employed.