Quit?

If i was you i would clock out and try to master the computer program on my own time.

I wouldn't quit. I'd also do as the previous poster suggested, take initiative find a computer you can use and learn on your own time.

I would not quit. Not a nurse. but you might be able to file unemployment under the new extension rules.. start looking for a new job.. good luck

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:).

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: