Should a recent RN grad be a supervisor in LTC?

[desro1986]

Hello. I have been working as a part time floor RN in a LTC & rehab facility for almost five months now. I have been asked on a few occasions to fill in for supervisors when they need the day off. Sometimes I say I just have plans, but the real reason I choose not to work is because I do not feel comfortable being a supervisor. I don't feel that I have enough experience behind me in order to be a good supervisor. I am still lacking some nursing skills e.g IV's and trach care etc. and fear that I might not know what to do in an emergency situation. Is it normal to feel this way? Is it a valid reason not to supervise? Do you think my place of employment will think this is acceptable?

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

Smart of you, mixedfruit.