Should I quit?

[newrse]

So I got my first job at a LTC facility as a PRN. Average ratio is 1:30+. Oriented for a little over two weeks over 2 months on day shift even though I was told I'd be able to be oriented on evening (which is my shift). When I was finally granted these last 2 orientation days, my preceptor left me on the cart alone; she didn't really check up on me, and when she did, she'd rag on me for not being fast enough. There was a point where she basically said I was incompetent. I was not allowed any more orientation days, and there was a month gap until I was called in (on purpose, which is another issue). My first day back was a disaster. Came back the second day and I'm 99% sure everyone had heard about it from the looks I was given. It was better but I didn't finish everything. Third day, the other staff nurses literally argued that I should be on the subacute floor, and so I was floated off even though the bosses had said I wouldn't work there (yet). So..I don't know any residents, and there were admissions coming in. I'm still working at my medications, so the supervisor had to take them. I walked in on her complaining about me. I also ended up being reprimanded by this supervisor and the incoming night nurse for different things. I've been coming home in the early hours of the morning. Currently scheduled for a few more days.

I've left out a lot of details, but these are some events that have been bugging me. In a a couple of months I will have my BSN.. My physical and mental health have taken a turn for the worse. So would it just be better to quit and wait it out until I have it? I feel bad that I only have 3-4 months of experience, if you would call it that.

[middleagednurse]

Sounds typical for LTC. LTCs generally do throw you to the wolves. Look for a better job but try to stay where you are for the time being, unless you're miserable.

[Coffee Nurse, BSN, RN]

Ughhhh. Unfortunately I don't have any real advice for you, just wanted to say that I'm sorry you're being put through all that. They've set you up to fail and are giving you s%&* now that that's come to fruition. I don't know about the market in your area and the wisdom of quitting a job without having a new one in hand, but here's hoping that you're able to get out of that toxic place sooner rather than later.

[caliotter3]

It is possible to ride this one out, if you care to do so. Or, you can cut your losses and bow out. However, what about the next job? Are you going to be able to find another position in a reasonable amount of time? You also have to consider the fact that if your next job is at an LTC facility, it will most likely be as bad, if not worse. I would recommend sticking this out as long as possible, but continue to seek another job at the same time.

[MPHJane]

It is hard taking a job as a prn for your first nursing job. As a prn it is difficult to grasp the procedure when you don't have any set hours. If you feel that this is not the ideal job then start looking for something else but I would leave this job once you found another one. Good luck to you!