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Reading this thread made my day today... I am a new nurse myself and I can feel your frustrations as well, you are not alone. Its good to hear from seasoned nurses on their take regarding your feelings. Sometimes all we need is someone to share our frustrations and understand where we're coming from.

Thanks for the replies....I will charge this to experience!

That's unacceptable. You have the right to say "NO". Orientation is 3-4 weeks or longer is you voice out that you are not comfortable yet.

Thank you! What you guys said made me feel better! As soon as I found out about it, I reported it to the supervisor and I sent an email to our Unit Manager. But even if 2 shifts had past, I am still part of the scenario wherein I know I have to submit my statement. I'm pretty sure the investigation will start on Monday as soon as the Unit Manager comes in. Now, I have to prepare my explanation.

I am newly hired staff nurse in a nursing home. I have been working by myself for the past 2 weeks now. I need your advice fellow nurses regarding the situation. One of our resident who has generalized weakness had his tooth pulled at 5pm. When I arrived for my morning shift the next day, I got the report regarding no swishing, no spitting, and no use of straw. At around 8am I gave him his meds, and he took it, but the problem was, the wife noticed that there was something different in her husband's appearance. She found a gauze left from yesterday and she was really upset about it. I know the wife will report the incident to our manager. Now, I know that I should've check the inside of his mouth but because I read the last 2 shifts notes, it stated there that there were no bleeding. I would've not thought about a gauze being left there overnight because he could've swallowed it. It was not stated in the note and I did not get a report regarding the gauze being left overnight from the outgoing shift. How can I cover myself and not get in trouble with this. Please help!