I recently graduated as a RN. My potential employer told me they wanted me as charge within 6 months. Even though I know I could push myself, I was turned off by the pressure of this from day 1. I want to be a safe, effective nurse, and would not have had a problem with charge RN if she had given me a year or something. This is a facility that I have never worked, so all polices, procedures, and systems would all be new for me to learn too. Is this too much to ask or normal for a new grad? Thanks for any advice!
2007-06-15 10:50:59 · 5 answers · asked by Caroline 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
sad to say i think it is normal..you get thrown to the wolves and left fending for yourself...talk to them about this and tell them you would feel more comfortable with a longer internship...maybe keep looking at other options
i am a new nurse also
I have seen new nurses thrown on the floor by themselves with only 3 days of orientation!!!!!!! that is so wrong!!!
i just got hired by a great place that is very, very supportive of new nurses...plus i got a 10000$ sign on bonus! (because of my GPA)
good luck!
2007-06-15 11:30:23 · answer #1 · answered by Girl with Kaleidoscope Eyes 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, most new nurses assume charge duties by 6 months, unless it is a specialized or very high skill area, like ICU or L&D.
When hired, ask who will do the charge training, and when.
2007-06-15 13:05:52 · answer #2 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Six months is an adequate amount of time for you to learn all these policies, procedures, and so on, with a proviso. Are they going to allot you sufficient exposure and time to learn everything, or do they expect you to function as a staff nurse and just 'pick up on these things' during the course of your daily work ? In other words, the time frame is adequate IF the employer is willing to devote the time NOT working as a staff nurse to you, with someone to teach you all the ropes.
It's time for you to question the potential employer concerning their plan concerning how they intend to train you for these added responsibilities.
2007-06-15 11:04:10 · answer #3 · answered by acermill 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Have you had courses in nursing management? If not, how can you be expected to handle HR issues without violating the law. It is way to soon.
2007-06-15 10:59:17 · answer #4 · answered by professorc 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Check again in a few months. You need some mileage ........
2007-06-15 10:56:19 · answer #5 · answered by smiling_freds_biz_info 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋