any one new to a unit?????

Hello Happy ... is this a unit that hasn't oriented a new grad in a while ... or ever?

A year ago, I was in the 2nd group of new grads to start in my unit where there had been no new grads hired for many years. It was clearly harder on the first pair -- we had a very well structured 4-month orientation. But there were, and are, those who even now see me as "having no business in the ER" because I had no previous experience in another hospital unit or as a medic.

What can you do? Ignore those people, for the most part. Turn the conversation around, when necessary: instead of responding to "you've never done xyz procedure??" (accompanied by the rolling of the eyes) simply repeat your request for help: "The part that I'm unsure of is ____ - are you available now to help me?"

I'm not talking about being confrontational, just standing your ground. Yes, you are a new grad. You can't do anything about that. What is the point of arguing the obvious? But some hiring manager felt you had the skills/abilities/desire to do this job, or they wouldn't have hired you.

Congrats on your new job, and go get 'em ... :balloons:

hello everyone,

first i am a bit unsure of what to type. i am so excited about my opportunity to join a wonderful nursing team. i have just graduated and now employed to a gyn/surgical unit.

this is the first time they have ever had lpns in this unit. it is a new small program for us. i am the last lpn to be hired. the other (2) have been working since march/april 2006.

they are doing fine from what i am told. i will begin my orientation tomorrow. i did go through all the applying and all, but i found and believe we have to go to different facilities and sell yourself. even though i am a new grad i am very positive and sure i have something to bring to this team.

i have just been blessed and i know this is an excellent, excellent opportunity for me. i plan to learn all i can. yes, i am a bit nervous however, i am going to draw from who and what i can and leave the rest.

i do plan to continue my education until i finish my rn. if you have any suggestions, please feel free to advise me. this is a huge undertaking and i am willing to listen. thank you:balloons: