I have been a nurse for 5 years. Finally, landed a job after being unemployed for 7 months. My experience is in Rehab, and Medsurge. I started my new job Nov 2. We had hospital orientation for a week. Then I started my clinical orientation and its been 2 weeks. I was informed 5 shifts into my orientation that I had only one more shift, then they may give me two more, or they may let me go. BIG SHOCKER FOR ME and my preceptor. Basically they said the hospital wants their RNS to be orientated in 2 weeks, or they are letting them go. I never knew this was the rules, and neither did my preceptor..So, I still havent entirely grasped their computer systems (4), which has lead me to have overtime. Its been presented to me in such a way that I am discouraged by the lack of communication and wondering if it I should just quit now and heed my warning or give it a shot because I at least have one more shift to show them I can do it? It seems like there dead set on getting rid of me because they dont have time to show me the ropes. When I ask questions about their system, I either get "I am too busy," or the eye roll followed by the huffing puffing, or they just walk away.
What would you do if you where me? I have already spoken to the managers on the floor and they alluded to the fact that I will be let go if I am not done with orientation in a day or so. I did document the activities of orientation and gave the managers a copy and I am afraid the staff is going to resent me once they find out I complained about my orienation.
What system are you using, is it Meditech that is used in HCA hospitals?
I think I would stay and let them do what they will.
If they let you go, can you collect unemployment?
Is there any way you can use a practice computer on your own time? Don't they have IT classes
during orientation that teach how to use their system?
Good luck.
* Yes, one of the systems is meditech and I have used an older version of it before for a year; however I never had to print all the forms out that my orientator was asking me to print out. So I kept ending up printing out all the wrong forms, and would have to hunt someone down for help. However, according to upper management, I am not even suppose to be printing out all that stuff. So now knowing that I dont have to print out all that stuff my life should be easier on the floor.
*No, I cant collect unemployment because I havent been there long enough. Including the hospital orientation I have only been there 3 weeks.
* They are setting up a session with their IT guy for a re-orientation of the computer. You can practice on your own time, (if the lab is open, and available.)
My heart goes out to you - learning a new computer system is not always easy.
Have you spoken with anyone in Human Resources about this? There is a lot of cost associated with hiring someone new - in addition to orientation and training. They have a vested interest and may be able to provide you with additional guidance or options. At any rate, they need to know if you were hired with an 'implied' condition that was not made explicit (limit of 2 weeks of training).
Just curious, what are the outcome measures for the computer systems training? Is it based upon accuracy? Speed? From an educational perspective, accuracy should always come first.
*I just called HR, they said 2 weeks was the "norm." I let them know that I wasnt informed of that till the next to last day of the 2 weeks of orientation, or I would have approached orientation differently, and had come up with my own orientation program and pushed through faster. HR said well its not your job to come up with your orientation program. Now HR is going to call my nursing supervisor, to discuss what they are doing with me.
I would do my best to stick it out as I did quit my job as a Clinical Manager and taking forever to find a new job even with 28 years behind me with a BSN. I was doing chronic outpt dialysis and most places see Manager therefore think you are not hands on or since in dialysis your not doing things you do at the bedside. I didnt have another job lined up and feeling the pain of it now as it's been 6 months. I did think ahead and had money put away for those "just in case" scenerios but that's getting low. If anyway you can salvage the position until you find something else if you arent happy there then do so.
I would do my best to stick it out as I did quit my job as a Clinical Manager and taking forever to find a new job even with 28 years behind me with a BSN. I was doing chronic outpt dialysis and most places see Manager therefore think you are not hands on or since in dialysis your not doing things you do at the bedside. I didnt have another job lined up and feeling the pain of it now as it's been 6 months. I did think ahead and had money put away for those "just in case" scenerios but that's getting low. If anyway you can salvage the position until you find something else if you arent happy there then do so.
*that definatly stinks! I have been cherishing the 2 paychecks I have gotten at this job. I was unemployed for 7 months so I can relate to your situation. I had chosen to leave my last job d/t relocation. I should have held on to it till I had another one but the commute was too much. Now, I realize that I am lucky to have a job, but its a hard pill to swallow, when they mention terminating my employment when I havent had a chance to really show them my stuff. After I called HR today, I got a phone call immediately from the supervisor, they scheduled me for wound care, and computer training, however I am still not on the schedule for the rest of the week.
Hmm, you've been a nurse for five years. That should not deter you. Not meaning to be mean, but what is it that they saw?
Because if you have been a nurse for five years, then you understand about medications and all, what's truly left is to focus on their charting system, which I'm betting, you can equally read through and chart.
If other nurses are responding to you like that, then you can safely assume, that they probably had complaints on your ability to learn.
Don't blame management now- casting blames helpeth a person not. You can do this, you seem determined too. Think on it, what adjustments can you make on your own?Can you come in early, just to learn that doggone system. Sometimes, you have to do what you have to do.
And what is this mentality about quitting? Grind your teeth and set to work! Learn that system. Do your best and leave the rest...to GOD. Goodluck and I hope to read your success story:).
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Hey dont be so blue, apply elswhere pray and leave the job if they dont want you some one else will love you and appreciate your contribution. The seasoned staff dont know wat they'll be missing and trust me being less stressed in the work place makes u a happier person.:loveya:
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* Yes, one of the systems is meditech and I have used an older version of it before for a year; however I never had to print all the forms out that my orientator was asking me to print out. So I kept ending up printing out all the wrong forms, and would have to hunt someone down for help. However, according to upper management, I am not even suppose to be printing out all that stuff. So now knowing that I dont have to print out all that stuff my life should be easier on the floor.
*No, I cant collect unemployment because I havent been there long enough. Including the hospital orientation I have only been there 3 weeks.
* They are setting up a session with their IT guy for a re-orientation of the computer. You can practice on your own time, (if the lab is open, and available.)