45residents to 1 RN, should i say more?

[missnoc360]

Im an agency RN, been in "probation for 1.5/3months" now. The facility offered as a good pay and a nice work envt. Even though it takes me 2hours to get there I still commit to it for the first month (I work FT, everyweekends btw).

Now, its been 1.5 months and Im completely burnt out. I've been calling out sick/abdent for about 5-6shifts now. I dont even care if Im being written up or whatever. U cant even figure out who to address issues with because they keep changing staff all the time and nurses float everywhere. No stock /supplies.

What an experience! This is my first job, and after this week. Im quitting. I wonder if u guys have any experience just like this?..

[xoemmylouox, ASN, RN]

Your commute alone would make me crazy. You need to start looking for another position ASAP. All places have their flaws, you just have to learn what you will and will not tolerate.

[CapeCodMermaid, RN]

You've called out 6 times in less than 90 days? I would have fired you already.

[LaRN]

When you say no stock /supplies, do you mean you have nothing to do dressing changes with, or do you mean wipes and pads, diapers etc?

[missnoc360]

You've called out 6 times in less than 90 days? I would have fired you already.

yes. i did. Because, my agency gives me 3 days of shift continuosly. and by 3rd day, im really dead tired.

[missnoc360]

When you say no stock /supplies do you mean you have nothing to do dressing changes with, or do you mean wipes and pads, diapers etc?[/quote']

pardon me. I guess i cud say we have very limited supply. one printer on the other floor that i was working on wasnt working. Insulins and important meds that are supposed to be available for emergency, u have to go to other floors. whats worst is, one unit doesnt have a realm of bond papers? and the forms are all mixed up.

[missnoc360]

I need some help! do u guys knows any nursing home here in New York who's hiring?? pm me. please. in the city, long island, or queens county.

[CapeCodMermaid, RN]

yes. i did. Because, my agency gives me 3 days of shift continuosly. and by 3rd day, im really dead tired.

When I was in my mid 40's I used to do 3 or 4 16 hour days in a row. I called out once in the 6 years I worked there...I was in the hospital. You can so NO if you don't want to take a shift. Far better than to accept and then call out.

[NurseJamie8]

I just came from a nursing home. I was on a unit that had max 36 patients, and I was the only nurse on the floor. There would always be call outs so I would end up having to do alot of CNA work along with my heavy med pass. This was my first nursing job as well and it stressed me out alot, especially since on the weekends there would be one LPN downstairs and a supervisor (if they showed up!). I was basically left on my own. This helped me prioritize but I decided I needed another job, I couldnt take the stress and didnt like the overall attitude of the majority of the staff. I also feel you on the long commute, mine was an hour. I think it is a good idea to leave, you dont want to stress yourself out and your not happy there.

[KJM-RN, BSN]

I need some help! do u guys knows any nursing home here in New York who's hiring?? pm me. please. in the city long island, or queens county.[/quote']

My facility except I won't say the name because you don't sound like you have good work ethics. Your first nursing job is going to be hard, overwhelming, and tiring till you get everything down, you can't call out that many times because you're tired.

[chrisrn24]

yes. i did. Because, my agency gives me 3 days of shift continuosly. and by 3rd day, im really dead tired.

I work three days in a row all the time...

[PeacockMaiden]

A person should have a schedule that allows them to get adequate rest. A tired nurse is prone to making mistakes. Try to negotiate a better schedule. It's not fair to other staff to call out so frequently, so try to amend the situation so it works better for you.

I personally think working 3 shifts in a row at a SNF is physically and mentally draining, so I can understand where you are coming from in terms of being exhausted.