rmsRN95

Thank you for your response! I have applied already to a job and I have an interview scheduled in the near future. It’s in a ortho-spinal unit and it is where I did my capstone/preceptorship. I found that type of environment is where I am able to progress and strengthen my skills because I am familiar with the unit. I did express my concerns to the DON/ADON regarding the skills I need to work on however, the shifts I get never seem to have given me an opportunities to practice. I often get nurses who would rather just show me what to do rather than having me practice myself. I’ve been on all three shifts and on every floor and I manage to always find it difficult to get documentation/charting/ordering right and knowing what exactly I need to do in each shift. It would be nice to have like a PCC orientation for that or charting orientation. The environment itself is stressful to me because I feel alone on my floor because everyone else is busy. I had nurses just supervise me but they also helped me with tasks that I should’ve done by myself. Like, I do not think I would have remembered to do it, if my nurse didn’t help me out. The nurses I trained with are very helpful and supportive but I could tell they can be frustrated with me. And know that I am not ready yet to be alone. You are right that not being comfortable is always a new grad’s biggest enemy. For me, it’s something I have always struggled with. I am such a timid and shy person, that it’s also hard for me to put myself out there. But I know I must learn, but I also know that if I do make a big mistake, the responsibility is solely placed on me and my license. I believe that I am truly having a hard time liking the type of setting/environment.

Hello, I am a recent new graduate who had at 9 days of orientation in a LTC/skilled/memory care facility and I believe that I will be placed by myself soon but I do not feel like I am ready yet. It has been such a hard time for me to adjust and I've been getting anxious before, during and after work. I toss and turn in bed because of my anxiety. I have already asked to extend my training days, I should have only had 5 days of orientation. I felt that the orientation process was very informal and casual bc they scheduled me with a different nurse each time and scheduled me day by day. So i don't know when the next day I'll come in for work until they call. I do feel like I am not fit to work in this type of environment because of the patient load and the high stress it is already giving me. I really want to give high quality care to my residents but I feel like since I am still learning; I cannot do that properly. I am not comfortable or confident in my skills yet to be alone. I told them a couple times already that I'm uncomfortable, and I do not want them to waste their resources/time/energy on me if I do plan on quitting soon. If I do not like the environment now, I don't think I would like it later on as well. I truly am very saddened about this. I just wanted to know If I'm doing the right thing and signing my letter of resignation as effective immediately because I am still on training/orientation technically. Thank you guys for your time. Please give me any advice you have before I talk to my supervision/DON/ADON

Thank you for your kind words! I really needed this. I will keep on going and do the best I can. I really hope I do progress and find my own groove of things!

Hello, I am a new grad nurse who has been on orientation for about 7 days in a nursing facility. However, I have been orientating on all floors (skilled/LTC/dementia & Alzheimer’s) and all shifts with different nurses each time. They all have different teaching methods and some of the days I spent observing the nurse and other days, I was able to do med pass/charting by myself. I am having such a hard time getting to know the residents because I am solely trying to get the hang of everything else like med pass, documenting/charting effectively, ordering, and admissions. I am seriously very stress already and I do not think I can handle being alone by myself. I really want to give high quality care to my residents but I am still learning and getting use to everything that I don’t know if I can handle being in an environment of many residents (ranging from 16-34) and one nurse responsible for everything. I do feel discouraged bc I’m such a shy and anxious person. It’s hard for me to transition into such a fast paced environment. I am the type to be cautious about everything and want to know I’m doing it correctly. If I know I have a shift the next day, I spend all night worrying/thinking how the day is going to go. I dread going to work because I'm so emotional stressed/exhausted. I know that once I start by myself, I have all the responsibility left on me and my license. I am contemplating if I should resign and give my two week notice already. I don’t want to waste their resources/time on me if I know that I might not last a while in this facility. I was honestly very happy to have received this job, however they only gave me ONE day to accept the job offer. I know I am in the wrong for most part bc I accepted this job. If you have any advice or words of wisdom for me, please share with me. I appreciate all of you who took the time to read my lengthy post.