Visiting nurse: questions

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Hi everyone,

I am a new grad as of May 10, and I have an interview tomorrow for a visiting nurse position. They offer preceptorship program for new graduates and I am happy about that, however, I can't help be a little skeptical in regards to personal safety while being a visiting nurse (I will be required to do evening and nights).

Have any of you started off as a visiting nurse? Any suggestions for me? Would you recommend it for a new grad?

Thanks for your feedback!

-Leyla

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Specializes in Critical Care/Coronary Care Unit,.

Well it depends what type of nurse will you be? Will you just be visiting to give a shot and leave or will you be with the patient for 8 or more hrs? Would I recommend it for a new grad...no....b/c you're on your own..you better know what to do in an emergency....you better be able to recognize s/s of infection, stroke, hyper/hypoglycemia, etc. If you're going to take this job...I suggest you work while you look for something in a hospital...you can also consider LTC...but I recommend the hospital. Good luck.

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

Like the previous poster, it really depends on the type of nursing. I think home health is very tricky for a new grad who hasn't honed their assessment skills yet, and will have greater difficulty knowing normal from abnormal. That's a lot of responsibility.

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Specializes in Medsurg, Homecare, Infusion, Psych/Detox.

I would not recommend it for a new grad.

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Thanks for all your replies!! I will attend the interview tomorrow (rescheduled) and ask more questions in regards to exactly what I am expected to do.

Yeah I definitely would not feel prepared without at least having some background experience.

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Hello all,

I am a new grad and got an offer as a visiting nurse. Got the job and will be starting two weeks from now; however, I am confused if I made the right decision. I've talked to some people I know (nurses) and they have the same thought about visiting nurse that it is not a good choice for new grad to start. I accepted the offer because I felt like I have to start on something. Knowing that not much hiring in hospital now a days unless your experience. Please Advice.

Lyne.

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Insist on proper orientation to your job and don't be afraid to ask questions or you will have more problems than necessary.

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Insist on proper orientation to your job and don't be afraid to ask questions or you will have more problems than necessary.

Thank you Carliotter3 for your input.

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