Quitting New Grad Float Pool During Orientation

[NervousNewGrad]

I accepted a new grad float pool position and two weeks in I am EXTREMELY overwhelmed and just have a bad feeling. Our manager accepted another position and our educator took a leave. I'm getting the sense that  I will be thrown in as the training is not what was advertised in the position and the support seems to be lacking at this point. Is it wrong to go on other job interviews or am I not giving this position a fair shot (life happens people do move on from positions)? Two other facilities happen to have job fairs in the next two weeks that I am available for. I'll be sure to not accept another float position as I'm realizing not having a home base is not a great place for a new grad. As stressful as it has been I really do love nursing. I just think with floating the learning curve is a bit too steep and anxiety inducing for me to be successful in my first year. 

[JKL33]

If you signed any kind of financial obligation contract for this then tell them pronto that you are not receiving the advertised training and request that it be provided. It probably still won't be and then it will be up to you to decide if you're going to pay the obligation or what.

If you didn't sign a contract, tell your manager that you are not cut out for float pool and request her/his assistance in getting placed onto a single unit.

As far as going on interviews that's up to you, but understand that it is VERY hard to tell if what you are feeling right now is because something is amiss or it's more the completely normal new-grad feeling of being fairly  overwhelmed. Entering into practice is a huge transition. So think carefully. You are going to have to go through this hard part somewhere.

Good luck ~

[NervousNewGrad]

Thank you for the advice! I didn't sign a contract so that is a plus. I'm going to try to have a conversation with someone today about the possibility of being placed in a unit. Hopefully they are supportive! If not I plan on sticking it out and learning as much as I can while I try to figure out my next move. 

[bestiebestie22]

Hi @NervousNewGrad

I'm currently interviewing for a float pool position as a new grad and come across your post. If you're comfortable, can I ask what you ended up doing?