okay, so, i got my first job the same day i graduated!! (two days ago) i got a second job the day after, but that's a whole other story!
my first job is at a nursing home. it pays pretty decent ($17.00/hr) for a brand spankin' new grad. i am so totally excited that i have a job! i was running out of money fast and putting applications in everywhere, but getting no calls back!
my official title will be [charge nurse]. i'll be working the evening shift (230-1030) and be in charge of 1 unit (30 pts). there'll be 10 cna's working under me. and i believe, 2 med techs. so, basically... i'll be doing: accuchecks, insulins, heparin/coumadin, assessments for the folks on medicare, dressing changes, foleys, ivs, etc.
... i am sooo freaking out. i'm excited and desperately need a job, buuut i'm worried about having so much responsibility so soon! there'll be orientation and everything, but still.. 30 patients and 12 employees?!
i'm comfortable with the basic duties i listed above.. i'm nervous about knowing when to call an ambulance.. and i'm worried about the cna's walking all over me.
does everyone feel this way about their first job? or am i right to be a little nervous..?
At my LTC, all the licensed nurses are "charge nurses"--it sounds scary to those of us used to what "charge nurse" means in the hospital, but it's really not the same. We don't have a "staff nurse" position, just charge nurses and CNAs. I think it's the same at many or most facilities.
It's great to hear you so enthusiastic about your job! Good luck and let us know how it's going.
Botto thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I need to give them an answer tomorrow. I'm going to tell them no thank you and continue to look for something I feel more comfortable with. I appreciate your input. Thanks again!!!
Good for you!
BonnieSc
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At my LTC, all the licensed nurses are "charge nurses"--it sounds scary to those of us used to what "charge nurse" means in the hospital, but it's really not the same. We don't have a "staff nurse" position, just charge nurses and CNAs. I think it's the same at many or most facilities.
It's great to hear you so enthusiastic about your job! Good luck and let us know how it's going.