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CaliOtter3, can you tell me more about Extended Care Home Health- the difference between that and just "home health" and what usual types of patient populations I would deal with in Extended Care Home Health? And would they take new grads?

Thank you for your response, Wuzzie! And thank you for clarifying. I am hoping that I do find something suitable for a new grad, but accomodating to my limitations and not put patients' lives at risk. You know that I am 40 years old and just in the process of getting diagnosed?? I had been able to cope with it until now since nursing demands so much of what I didn't know I lack that much of.

Hello, all. I am a new nurse, just graduated in December with a BSN. Today, I was let go at the end of my orientation on the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit because they don't consider me safe enough for their patients. I needed more time than they can give me, and they recommended a community hospital in the area that had lower acuity patients with a low nurse to patient ratio (like that really exists!). The preceptors I had did say that they had to prompt me a lot, as well as other things that I had trouble with. I am also in the process of getting tested for CAPD...something that I had suspected I had, and all these years have struggled in social situations, had to use so many strategies to learn in nursing school, and knew that there was something wrong with my hearing even though auditory testing always came back normal. Until finally an auditory specialist told me I need a "team" to help me. Finally saw a specialist the other day who is referring me for testing. So it's no wonder I needed prompting and am struggling so much with this new profession. I am worried about applying for a position in a hospital where all patients are vulnerable, and let's face it...all hospital units are demanding. I don't know where to apply- in a hospital setting? Hospice? Home Health? Office setting? Plus i have to consider my limitations to preserve my license and patient safety. Any thoughts? I am really hoping I would hear from those who are diagnosed with CAPD or something similar in which you would need extra time in learning, understanding new information in a clinical setting. Thank you!