I would talk to the preceptor first before anyone else. Hmmm as far as how she's orienting you, well that's her style. It is her patients technically. If something happens she will ultimately answer for it. Maybe your preceptor has had orientees before that didn't measure up. If there is a screw up, the one who's ultimately going to get the blame for it is the preceptor. Yes you do have your nursing license, but still. I know she picks on little things but maybe you need to sit down and have a talk one on one and let her know how confident you are. That you're able to give report. When it's time for you to precept a new grad, you will find yourself doing those things. And you'll know it's not out of spite, but because they are your patients. If there is a mistake made it will reflect on you as the preceptor. I'm sure you are quite competent and I'm sure you can take care of the patients very well. She's preparing you to be a good nurse. When orientation is over and that new nurse becomes a staff then makes a mistake, there will always be people who would be saying ''who oriented her again?" Now if you think it's too much then by all means you should be given a choice to have a new preceptor. You need to be comfortable with your preceptor so it would make learning easier. Hang in there though because before you know it you'd be on your own taking care of your own patients, and hopefully you can still go back to her as a resource. I think orienting doesn't end during that time period. Your preceptor should serve as your main resource a whole long while after your orientation is over.
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