New job

Evening all. I wrote an article last month about me getting hired into the hospital and what not. Well the hiring process has been long but it's almost over. My orientation is next Monday on the 8th. I did my W2 forms, showed my diploma, ssi card, Id and all that good stuff. :) but here is the thing, I spoke to human resources and they told me I'am still not in their " system" and In order for me to get my badge, I need to be registered into the system. They told me everything else went good as far as my background check, ursine test, and ect. And I still need to attend my orientation next Monday. So the HR rep told me to call back Friday to check to see if I'am in the system by than. Now I know HR are very busy little bees so I'am rushing the process. But my question is, Is it normal to not be in the system yet? Has anyone received their badge after their orientation? Or could It just simply mean they are backed up at the moment? At first I thought something was wrong on my end but I was told everything is fine. And if my background check was bad they would have told me a long time ago since that was the first thing I submitted. All answers are welcomed. I'am freaking out but I'am excited to start my new position.

There are zillions of hospitals and "systems" that operate in different ways. The information you got from human resources about your hospital is going to be more accurate than any random guesses you get on an internet message board. Orientation usually starts in a classroom. Just show up when you're supposed to and quit worrying about it.

The orientation is only an hour long so I wasn't sure what type of information they were going to give during that time. I was just wondering if the process was considered normal bc this is my first time working for a major hospital and I didn't want anything to interfere with my start date. And yeah my nerves are getting to me a little bit. I would assume that is normal since I'am human. But I do see what you are saying. Thank you :)

I know so many people that have not gotten their badges until the actual orientation. Calm down.

We received our badges at orientation, but had to come in ahead of time to have the picture taken. I think the picture was done when I came to fill out w2 forms, provide diplomas, ect.

I'am calm. I'am just a little nervous about starting a new job in general. Being around new people and what not. Hoping I will provide the best care for the patients. It's not really about the badges, I'am not super worried about that, I was just wondering was it normal to not be in the system.

Thank you Hun. I did all my paperwork ahead of time. Honestly I'am not doing my orientation at my hospital. They are sending me to their other location for orientation. Than afterwards maybe I can go back up to my hospital and see if I can take the picture.

Being "in the system" is awfully vague. Not sure what they meant by it. I would just keep contacting them for a timeline for your orientation.

Thank you Hun. I did all my paperwork ahead of time. Honestly I'am not doing my orientation at my hospital. They are sending me to their other location for orientation. Than afterwards maybe I can go back up to my hospital and see if I can take the picture.

The way it usually works is that you report to your orientation (which should be more than one hour...). At that time they will give you more information, usually a schedule, and also take pictures for your ID, talk about parking and so on and forth. I have worked at many different places and that is how it usually works. The only thing you need to do right now is wait for the confirmation to start RN orientation. Usually they will send an email but if you have not received one by Friday just send another email with a non nagging request to please confirm.

Even if you are hired for one place but get oriented at a different place within the system you will get some form of an ID.

To be honest - there is not much "rushing" the process. HR has their own process in place with hiring and some places take longer than others.

Thank you. They just sent me an email today to complete my W4's, My DD info, and proof that I'am a US citizen. I guess I should be registered in the system by the end of the week. :) going to pick up my scrubs now.

I just seen your reply thank you for the info. I'm going to patient registrar. I do not have to do a long orientation bc I did 6 hours of computer training at home through a link they sent me. Afterwards I was told my supervisor will give me a call about the schedule and when to report to work. Thank you. I will keep you updated! I just finished my DD forms this morning.