Unhappy with new job

[Red-Headed LPN]

I've been reading allnurses.com for awhile now, but this is my first post. I'm a new grad LPN and I just passed my NCLEX @ the beginning of August. I just started a new job as an LPN @ an ALF on Monday. I've only been there for 3 days and I'm already not happy working there. They have med techs that pass meds and they had me follow one yesterday so that I could get to know the hallways. I saw them doing some very unsafe things that I, as a nurse was shocked at (I don't want to turn this into a debate about med techs). I am hired as a nurse, but I am doing things that the aides are doing (i.e. cares after meds, making beds, cleaning dishes off tables after meals, etc...). I have now problem doing these things b/c I was and aide in an ALF while I was in nursing school, but I was not told that this was going to be in my job description when I was hired. I was told I would be doing more of the nurse stuff since they on have maybe 1-2 nurses (@ most) per day. I am already stressed out about this. Last night was horrible I just kept crying because I just don't know what to do about the situation. This morning I started crying when they wanted me to pass meds by myself. I just don't feel comfortable passing meds to residents that I have never met or only met once. I've put in some applications for some doctor's offices (which is what I would really like to do), but I don't know how long I can do this. I've talked to some people that have told me to go with my "gut instinct" and quit, but I hate to quit after only working 3 days and with out another job lined up. I'm just not sure what to do any advice/suggestions would be welcome. Thanks in advance!!!

[DeeDee143]

I've been reading allnurses.com for awhile now, but this is my first post. I'm a new grad LPN and I just passed my NCLEX @ the beginning of August. I just started a new job as an LPN @ an ALF on Monday. I've only been there for 3 days and I'm already not happy working there. They have med techs that pass meds and they had me follow one yesterday so that I could get to know the hallways. I saw them doing some very unsafe things that I, as a nurse was shocked at (I don't want to turn this into a debate about med techs). I am hired as a nurse, but I am doing things that the aides are doing (i.e. cares after meds, making beds, cleaning dishes off tables after meals, etc...). I have now problem doing these things b/c I was and aide in an ALF while I was in nursing school, but I was not told that this was going to be in my job description when I was hired. I was told I would be doing more of the nurse stuff since they on have maybe 1-2 nurses (@ most) per day. I am already stressed out about this. Last night was horrible I just kept crying because I just don't know what to do about the situation. This morning I started crying when they wanted me to pass meds by myself. I just don't feel comfortable passing meds to residents that I have never met or only met once. I've put in some applications for some doctor's offices (which is what I would really like to do), but I don't know how long I can do this. I've talked to some people that have told me to go with my "gut instinct" and quit, but I hate to quit after only working 3 days and with out another job lined up. I'm just not sure what to do any advice/suggestions would be welcome. Thanks in advance!!!

I actually know what your going through. I got hired at a LTC as CNA but just took my boards last week. I too have seen things that are not right in my facility.For instance they want us to lie in our charting so the facility can make more money:nono:. That made me feel uncomfortable and make me think "where does integrity come in".

Some LTC's try to save money or on a budget type of deal and dont really want to take the time and money to hire more nurses or CNA's.Coming from your position, you are hired as a nurse and there is a difference in helping someone when you have the time to, but with med passes it can be difficult.Especially when they rotate you alot and throw ya out after 3 days.

If your not happy with that facility,leave when you are able. The facility sounds badly ran.