Nursing Orientation

[jaguar1142]

Doing some research on how long other LTC facilites have their nurses go through orientation on the floor before they are on their own. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

[nurse_w91]

In the facility that im starting its only 2 weeks

[CapeCodMermaid, RN]

New grads 4-6 weeks. Older, experienced nurses....depends on how long they've worked in long term care. I've had some ready to go after 4 days on the floor. We tailor our orientation to the individual's need.

[sadnursemg]

It really depends on how much experience you have. There are mandatory inservices typically for the first week, the next week you will be placed with a preceptor that will provide feedback about your performance to the nurse educator. Based on that feedback we tailor the orientation over the next 4-6 weeks. Even if a nurse has experience I will give them the full amount of time for orientation. i typically meet with the orientee weekly to see what their needs are so remember to speak up if you need to know something. You are entitled to a complete orientation but to be fair let those orienting you know how comfortable and or uncomfortable you are with anything...Good Luck!