KassieMO

You should definitely be getting paid more. Waitresses get a 10% tip for bringing water. You should definitely be getting 3x that when managing complex diseases and digging poop out of peoples butts.

I walked into an apple store a couple days ago. And there were literally 20 workers with 5 customers in the store. I work on an orthopedic trauma with 5:1. PCATS have 10 patients.

Hang in there! Sounds like you're in rough situation. But remember keep yourself safe! Its your license and liability that is on the line. You are advocating for your patients safety, by taking care of your safety needs as well.

Just commenting to say I have empathy for you! As a fellow new grad, I'm struggling with the same situation. I was hired on an Orthopedic trauma unit and just got off of my 8 weeks of orientation. My entire orientation was a huge struggle for me, and I just put in my two weeks notice to leave the floor, because I can't handle the stress. Not saying that to encourage you to quit, but if it does happen.. know that you are not alone. I graduated from top level university nursing program and did not learn 1/10th of the information I need to know to perform my job. Nursing is already physically and mentally demanding. I do not need the stress of not feeling prepared to take care of 5 patients. If I am going to risk my license and safety to be on the front line of care, I need more than 8 weeks of training.