Orientation Day Tomorrow!

[just1guy93]

After approximately 6 months of searching for an LVN job here in California ever since I passed the NCLEX and received my license, I've finally hooked one with the help of somebody I know. It's a part-time/on-call position at a SNF. I was only told to come in with my scrubs and a notebook and pen at 9 AM, and to look for a particular nurse, who will most probably be my mentor. I wasn't told much else; what is expected of me; how long orientation will be; etc. Therefore, I am looking for advice from allnurses.

I know the first few weeks/months will be crazy and hectic for me, and that's why I'm trying my best to prepare myself for the job. Any tips/advice will be appreciated! Thanks!

[sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN]

just show up as expected, the ans. will evolve

[tyra_nursetye]

It's always good to be prepared to "work". What I mean is: be prepared to help the CNAs with transfers, feeding, etc. You will orient but if facility is short staffed you may be "expected" to get to work! I've experienced this and it's not as bad as it sounds!!! :-) Our job is to help and what better way to learn than to dive on it!! Take good notes, try to learn patient behaviors/patterns and study how they document and pass meds. Hope this helps.

[just1guy93]

It's always good to be prepared to "work". What I mean is: be prepared to help the CNAs with transfers, feeding, etc. You will orient but if facility is short staffed you may be "expected" to get to work! I've experienced this and it's not as bad as it sounds!!! :-) Our job is to help and what better way to learn than to dive on it!! Take good notes, try to learn patient behaviors/patterns and study how they document and pass meds. Hope this helps.

Thank you! That's good advice!

[IsmeAmanda, LPN]

All orientations are different. I had one that was 3 days ling consisting of learning and on the job stuff.

I had another where we sat in a education room for 3 days straight! Then 4 days with a preceptor.

Hw was yours?