Magsrnursing

Thanks for the response. By no means was I saying moving from a large city to my hometown of a lesser size meant I was doing them a favor. I was trying to say I relocated for this position. I also realize the mistakes I made were not minor. I just feel I was doing what any new nurse would encounter and learn from these mistakes. I do know the environment of this unit was a malignant one; not new grad friendly. I believe I was not able to fully excel from a lack of structured training as the nurses did not want to train someone without experience. I also know I was thrown into a position that was way over my head as a new grad. But I also now I was hired with them knowing my position of having 0 experience. Today I stand back up, tall and strong and move on. I have learned any valuable lessons. Thanks for your words of wisdom.

I was hired, over the phone, as a new grad in the NICU in my home town. I accepted and moved from a large city back to a smaller city to take the position. After 8 weeks, they told me I was not learning fast enough and could not extend my training. I did not have a structured training and was paired up with several preceptors. Each shift was completely different, from critical care 2lb'ers to c-section admits. I had no idea about equipment, scheduling feedings, etc. I did make mistakes but not meds just charting and two mistakes with formula mixing and lab labeling. I was great with drawing labs, starting IV and made it through my shifts on time but never took a break. From week three I could tell my preceptorship were "irritated" with my inexperience and questions. They would discuss me behind my back and not to me. When I asked for feedback I was told I needed to be more organized and faster. I left like I was a outsider trying to stay a float without guidance. My mistake was not talking to the manager early on. Now I was told they will not extend my training and they will try to find another unit for me. Any advice?