worked for one month after graduating

[kath7880]

I am a new RN graduate who started to work in a LTCF. There are 4 floors that I have worked on. I was called into the DON's office today to be informed I am not catching on quick enough to the meds. I have worked 12 days and 3 days is the most time I have spent on the SNF cart, ICF cart 2 days, Rehab 1 day, and 1 day on rest home. How do nurses learn their pts. and meds with so little on hand work. The first few weeks were spent watching her and following her around. I could not beieve what she said and handed in my resignation. Are nurses expected to learn this fast? I just do not understand this. So far I have already had all meds passed before the 7-3 nurse came on. Any suggestions.

[Orca, ADN, ASN, RN]

The standard they have set seems unreasonable. Most places offer a minimum 4-6 weeks of orientation. Expecting you to function like an experienced RN after less than two weeks on the floor is over the top. You made the right move in moving on.

[NottaSpringChik, BSN, RN]

I'm sorry you had this experience. You were very smart to walk away from that! I think it was very poor planning to throw you onto all those different floors. I think you should have had the opportunity to become comfortable with one routine. This facility gave no consideration or investment in your learning to be a competent nurse. Keep your head up, you will do well and find a much better job. You know what is right.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

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[CapeCodMermaid, RN]

I tell all the new nurses (and not so new ones, too) that it is more important to give the right meds to the right person than it is to give them out quickly. We have made such a huge issue about med pass...ridiculous. These people don't take their meds at the same time when they are home. We need to be more realistic and resident centered.