New Grad LPN, waiting to be hired in LTC.

LPNweezy · Mar 19, 2011

Don't be afraid to ask for help or ask questions, do your double checks when giving medication, go slowly, but steadily. Be assertive and respectful to the CNA's, you get more with honey

Do things the right way, be honest, be professional.

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i think you will do just fine

BrookeeLou_RN · Mar 19, 2011

Don't freak about the comment about firing you for mistakes in first 3 months.. Trust me she can fire you for a mistake at any time.. and in some states even for No mistake. So ask questions, do your job the right way, follow thru when needed.

Follow above posters advice! Best of luck.

Short-Stuff 23 · Mar 19, 2011

Wow, three months is a long time to be on orientation. I think I got 2 weeks lol. I was a waitress before! You will do fine. I wouldnt worry too much about firing you for any mistake. They know that you are new and ALL nurses have made mistakes. We are only human.. Go slowly, make sure you have the right resident, and do not be afraid to ask questions!!! I probably drove the other nurses crazy with questions. Better to be safe than sorry.. Good luck!

mazy · Mar 19, 2011

Are you sure she said three months orientation? Or was it three months probation? It is typical for employers to give their employees a three month "formal" probationary period in which they assess how you are doing, you assess how you like the job and you can either quit without consequence or they can fire you if either of you is not satisfied with how the position is working out.

Typically, once you pass that probationary period you are entitled to all benefits of a full time employee (i.e health insurance, pension plan, tuition benefits if offered, etc. etc.)

Of course, in the real world they can do whatever they want but as a fully vested employee you have more avenues to protect yourself.

I have never heard of LTC offering three-months orientation, it's usually anywhere from three days to three weeks -- if you're lucky. Once completed you will be a working nurse on probation.

Best to clarify this before signing on.

joanna73, BSN, RN · Mar 19, 2011

I had 2 weeks orientation in LTC. It just takes time to learn, but once you get to know your residents, the routine, and their meds, it will be a lot easier.

noelia23RN · Mar 19, 2011

Believe me you will not be getting 3 months of orientation in LTC if you are lucky you'll get a month at the most, just make sure you double check your meds because you will be doing that for the majority of you shift, time management is big in LTC but you will only learn that with time.

Chrissybear · Mar 20, 2011

You will be great!!!! :)

joycie20 · Mar 21, 2011

Are you sure she said three months orientation? Or was it three months probation?
3 months will be the probation period.