Not every RN makes a good mentor and preceptor, we are expected to be able to share our knowledge and skills but not all of us are able to do it. This doesn't mean that the ones who can't share their knowledge are bad RN's it just means they are not teachers. I think all of us can look back and remember the Good teachers in school as a child and in further education. I also think we are able to recall the bad ones. Nurses Announcements Archive Article