Very Confused about first job-cont. of very nervous first job. HELP!

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Hi Everyone,

Here I am again. Thanks so much for the words of encouragement last night, now another possible road block and please be honest with me about this, especially the seasoned nurses out there.

I called to clarify some things regarding orientation and preceptor time. She tells me that the orientation would be a 2 day unit orientation and then 2 to 3 days orientation and preceptor with a nurse. I could ask for an extra 2 days if I didn't feel comfortable after 3. I asked her if she realistically thought that was enough orientation time for a new grad. She said yes in most cases, but then went on to describe that it was fast paced like an ER. I knew it was fast paced because the DON discussed that with me, but 2 to 3 days, I don't know about that.

I fortunately did not put all my eggs in one basket and interviewed with a drug rehab facility today and got offered a job per diem. There are two of same facilities and I offered to float between the two and be "on call" also. The pay is the same. Orientation is 2 weeks, but the nurses role is not as in depth. We mainly do assessments, pass meds, hang IV meds and start IVs when needed. I know psych is not such a great place to start but that is what I did prior to getting into nursing and I need a job. I figured I could also search per diem at the local hospitals which may be easier to get than full time. Help me out here. What is the reality of the situation. Please, feed back quick as I have to decide by tomorrow.

Whoa, this sounds like the EXACT SAME POSITION I'm in. They said that I'm lucky to get 5 days of orientation; others get 3. WHAT? And that's exactly how I feel... I don't want to jeopardize my license!!!!! I get atleast 8 patients. I'm soo scared I'll screw something up. :,(

I noticed this happened 2 years ago. Can you tell me what happened with your situation?

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