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I am getting ready to write out a resume for a new job. I am a new RN graduate who quit my job after one month. I was unhappy there and the DON wanted me to get more experience on the 7-3 and 3-11 shift which she knew I was unable to do as I had a sick husband at home to care for and take to MD appointments during the day. Everything there on 11-7 shift was a complete mess. I had 2 weeks on skilled unit with just walking around with the nurse and charting (no pouring meds), next week I was on the intermediate floor passing meds one day and being a CNA another day. I had different nurses orientating me and telling me all different things that were right or wrong and it had my work life as hectic as my home life. Now I am ready to return to work but do not know what to write down as to reason for leaving. Any help is appreciated.

I had the same experience. I was a LTC LPN for 15 years before I went on early retirement to raise 3 children. After my youngest graduated it was time for a little "me" time. So I went back to school got my ADN. After graduating I began work at another LTC on 11-7. The nurse orientating me was an LPN who had been there 7 years. From day one she criticized my every move. It turned me into a nervous wreck I no longer have any confidence in my abilities as a nurse and walked out after a month. My mistake was I did not go to the DON with this, but I figured it would not do any good as they were both very good friends. So now here I am working on getting my confidence back.

Same thing happened to me. I got the interview, she told me how much I would make per hour, did the drug, background and reference checks all went excellent. then she had me fill out some pages that had my actual age on it. A week later she called me and told me they need to hire someone with experience.

Go for it! My dream was to become an RN after my last child left home. I went for it I did really well in school and on the NCLEX. Now almost a year later I am still looking for a decent job. Their reason not to hire me? I don't have enough experience. Ironic all my younger classmates got a job soon as they graduated. BUT I have not given up there is something out there for me. I am 60. Good luck and follow your dream and do it.

I am also a new RN after having been an LPN since '75 (have not worked since '90). most of my years working i was in LTC and loved it. So when I graduated I decided to go back into this kind of work. Horrible experience. I worked there a total of 12 days in one month. My schedule was first 2 weeks following the nurse around. Last 2 weeks I passed meds on 3 floors 2x, one floor once and as a Nurse's Aide/ nurse for one night. I do not know if this is how they orientate nurses now but I was not learning anything. there were not that many meds to pass anyhow. The nurses orientating me made me feel so stupid. Finally after my 12th day the DON wanted me to switch to 7-3 because I was not catching on to passing meds (not one time did the 7-3 nurse have to wait for me to finish). Just everything was wrong for me. I handed in my resignation and walked out. Just follow your intuition as to whether you are ready for this or not. I am sure you will be fine.

I am a new RN graduate who started to work in a LTCF. There are 4 floors that I have worked on. I was called into the DON's office today to be informed I am not catching on quick enough to the meds. I have worked 12 days and 3 days is the most time I have spent on the SNF cart, ICF cart 2 days, Rehab 1 day, and 1 day on rest home. How do nurses learn their pts. and meds with so little on hand work. The first few weeks were spent watching her and following her around. I could not beieve what she said and handed in my resignation. Are nurses expected to learn this fast? I just do not understand this. So far I have already had all meds passed before the 7-3 nurse came on. Any suggestions.