New grad is the only nurse in the building.

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I recently got a job at an assisted living facility. After I took the position I realized there is only one nurse on duty per shift. We only have 25 residents but, being a new grad it makes me kind of nervous being the only nurse in the building. During the week the DON is there until around 5:30, but after she leaves its just the nurse, nursing assistants and the residents in the building. How would you feel about this situation?

Specializes in Sub acute transitional care.

Lpn pass meds and do treatments. Lpn can add to the care plan. Initial assessment and care plan is by RN

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Specializes in ER, ICU/CCU, Open Heart OR Recovery, Etc.

I would make sure I was well versed with emergency procedures of all sorts, that I knew the facility policies, my nurse practice act, state laws, and emergency contacts at all hours/holidays/weekends.

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I am in a similar situation. I am a new nurse and am frequently left alone with over 20 residents and no CNA. I have no choice but to stay because I can't just leave. Recently LTC nurses are being pulled to a completely different facility off campus with rehab type patients and one CNA that is not CPR certified. Can I refuse to be pulled? I don't feel safe.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I am in a similar situation. I am a new nurse and am frequently left alone with over 20 residents and no CNA. I have no choice but to stay because I can't just leave. Recently LTC nurses are being pulled to a completely different facility off campus with rehab type patients and one CNA that is not CPR certified. Can I refuse to be pulled? I don't feel safe.
What exactly causes you to feel unsafe? In all the years I worked LTC with rehab style patients, the vast majority of the CNAs had not been CPR-certified.
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