Start Tomorrow!

[Pose]

For those of you that remember, I was in the process of applying for an ED Tech position when I first joined. I got it, the health-screen went fine, and I begin tomorrow at 8:15am. The letter I received says it's New Employee Orientation, and I'm unsure of what exactly I'll be doing, but I'm extremely nervous either way.

It's a 24 hour/wk position in a busy ED, and I have no healthcare experience. Should be quite the ride. On that note, if anyone has any last minute advice or tips, things to be careful about, and so on, I'd be very grateful! Oh, and if anyone could tell me what usually happens at this "New Employee Orientation" I'd appreciate it.

Thanks again for all of the advice/encouragement in my other threads,

-Pose

[jillyk*rn]

[mouse]congratulations!!!![/mouse]

[steelcityrn, RN]

Good Luck to you!

[nursejennie76]

Good Luck, just pay attention and you will be fine!!! The ER is a awsome place to work!!!!!

[HARRN2b]

Have a wonderful day tommorrow!

Holly

[ftr_bb_catchr]

I think orientation is probably the similar at most hospitals... They go over policy and procedure, body mechanics, infection control, employee benefits, etc. Kind of an "all you need to know" kind of thing (and in my case it was BOOORING). Ours lasted a week for people in patient care with an extra three days for RN's. That's what you can expect, from orientation anyway!

Congrats and good luck!

[wildcat81]

I've worked ER for 10 years. It only takes a few days to get used to the blood. It becomes part of the job later on. don't be hard on yourself in the beginning. Ask alot of questions and find yourself a good person to latch on to. The rest will come with time.