patrociacsmith

This was a similar scenario that happeded to me in an ALF/Rehab facility. After just a few hours, on the 2nd day of orientation, they wanted me to pass the medications out without a computer class. See one, do one, and so on....because they were short of "warm bodies" called nurses. I should have run then. However I have a conscience, and very optimistic that this wasn't hopefully the norm around here. However, as the orientation progressed, or may I say, lack of it, I finally gave a farewell. The responsibility was too much demand expected for one nurse to do: poor organizational structure--too top heavy "suits" and poorly delivered orientation! They wanted me on my own, and waited until I made a mistake, only to tell me that I am out of compliance, when if they could have guided me better, and provided support, I could have avoided this. My only regret was I didn't have a plan B, and still looking for work. However, I had to think of my licensure, and weigh the risks and potential outcome of each situation that I was uncomfortable with that they were not helping me solve.