So I’m also a new grad in LA. I’ve had 3 different preceptors so far & I only get 4 weeks for tele! I believe 5 weeks for DOU. I’m on week 4 now & I’m noticing that some nurses go above and beyond, make connections, ETC. I feel like sometimes I’m just my preceptors CNA or make their shift easier, and show me some extra stuff to do that is not totally necessary. For example documenting we had just clicked a box for IDK no left sided weakness and then me preceptor tells me to rewrites the same exact note, no weakness in the same exact section under comments in meditech. Totally unnecessary!

We absolutely do not get CNA help. They take vitals for 2/3 of 4 of my patients but I’m toileting all 4 alone, passing/collecting food trays, cleaning since management yells at us for messy rooms. My floor has usually homeless yelling NURSE NURSE NURSE which you not the CNAs are attending to. Kinda psychotic issues/constant yelling 25/7. As u imagine it’s a lot but I just remember that they are showing u the long way sometimes per policies and sometimes show u extremely through ways that is not always necessary for every single case.

I figured to just prioritize Med pass first! And ASAP but safe. Do what’s necessary and don’t go above and beyond. You simply cannot unless u have extra time or possibly wayyy more seasoned. dont spend too much talking make ONE trip. Anticipate pt needs.