Orientation losing it's flavor

[NewNurseAlert]

I accepted a job at a SNF, the best one around. During my brief orientation, I observed hostile behavior between staff members and lazy CNAs. It reminded me why I didn't want to go to A SNF. I told the scheduler that I wasn't available to OR for a few days and am back to filling our applications. I am wondering, as of now I'm not sure what my comittment is to this facility. It doesn't seem right to leave, accepting a paycheck when I haven't done any work. But let's face it, they roped me in, didn't even check my references. They are not even interested in what I've done. They just want a body. If I leave, will it look bad on my hisotry? I usually stick things out and have never worked anywhere less than 9 months. I don't want to quit in case I can't land another job, than I'll just have to make the best out of the SNF. But I can tell you, this is not a positive working environment.

[mommiedearest]

*Maybe* (and I'm playing devil's advocate here) she sees that the newer nurse is still doing things by the book and won't teach you bad habits?? Or maybe she is more likely to be helpful because she has been in your shoes recently. The first nurse I oriented with (a long-timer) didn't even acknowledge my existence for the first hour, I kid you not. Even when I spoke to her she just went about her business as though I wasn't even there. It was beyond awkward. I've never met any one quite as rude. Later, when she warmed up (slightly) and after telling me her life's drama and how much she hates her job... she bragged that she is always chosen to train new people. I wish I'd thought to ask her how many of them are still working there now.

[Freshman RN]

One thing I have learned is that you job should be the easiest part of your life. You should be able to go, do your job, and go home without any thought to it after you leave ( for the most part there are those that you think about outside of work)

Every place has negative people and cna/nurses come in 1 of 2 kinds great or lazy. be good to your cna's they will be good to you, noone like a rn that tells them that they ( the rn) are better than you either verbally or nonverbally.

Jobs are alot like marriage, you can't just decide that you are bored and walk away. What if this is the best job that you have( after you are on your own).

I know it sounds like i am saying leave and stay, i'm not. I am saying that if this job if affecting your physical health give it up but if you just "want to be happy all the time" then you are being selfish and unfair to those who gave you the job.

Newer Nurse ( 5 years) but old Wife ( 25 years)