What was your SNF experience like?

[VeeRN]

Hello,

I'm a new grad nurse and finding a job in CA especially in LA is so freakin hard. I tried everywhere even at places that are hours away because I willing to move out there. I've been applying everywhere, but not luck Can you guys please share your SNF experiences? If you were a new grad hired at a SNF how did you prepare for the job? I know the only RN positions at SNFs are supervisor positions and that is scary for me because I have no experience other than retail and volunteering at hospital that doesn't hire new grads Any advice for a new grad seeking employment at a SNF or an adult day care is much appreciated. I just want to start working as RN to gain some skills and experience while I continue to look for a job at a hospital. Thank you in advance.

[Pat_Pat RN]

In my experience, "Charge Nurse" at SNF doesn't mean anything. I was always "Charge Nurse" when worked there, that just meant I was an RN, basically.

As to your question, SNF sucked, for me, it was horrible. Running the whole shift, shoving pills at people, no time to really provide "care". Hurry, hurry, hurry.....

YMMV