EHicks

:groupwelcome: I've been in LTC management/leadership roles for the past 15 years, as DON, and other roles. I usally try to give at least a week orientation for new employees. If they are new to the their profession....new nurse, I'll extend the time for them until they are comfortable with the responsibilities they are accepting. That's only good policy...and all will benefit! Disasterous events can certainly surface if the nurse isn't well oriented to: the patients/residents, the care to be provided to them, the policy/procedures, state and federal regulatory system, and the list goes on... We nurses must stand our ground with our accepting whatever is put on us! Upper management will stretch nurses to the "breaking point" if you allow it. Good nurses are extremely valuable and should be treated as such! I've found that addressing the issues during the interview process is helpful. Well, good luck to you...I'm sure you will handle it great! And WELCOME aboard!