Well, today I start orienting at my new job at a local long-term care facility. As usual, I enter this with a bit of trepidation, due to not knowing exactly what to expect. Some good things, though; at a paperwork session I had to attend yesterday, I found that one of the RN's at the facility is the mom of one of my Nursing school classmates, and on top of that he works there too! At least I'll already know someone there. But, I regress, I'm still a bit nervous over the whole thing and I see some reasons that it may not be all peaches & cream (or as much as described to me). My experience tells me that:
1. HR people are not always as truthful as possible. Let's be honest here, no-one's gonna tell you the bad stuff.
2. Unfortunately, people in healthcare tend to burn out and become bitter & angry.
3. I have yet to meet my direct supervisor, and I'm a little concerned that I've been there 5 times already & this hasn't occurred.
4. This particular facility has been owned by at least 3 different corporations prior to the current one, and all have failed miserably.
5. Being the new guy means you get treated poorly by some.
But, I'll do my best to make a good impression, and maybe it'll all be for the best. But if nothing else, I intend to relieve as much suffering as I can, and hopefully get out with my sanity intact.
Namaste'
Friday, April 17, 2009
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