New and Drowning

Well, you know we're here for you. I had a similar experience but I'm not a nurse yet. I had a terrible preceptor who made me cry. Please don't sit there and take it. Teaching hospitals are supposed to be a supportive learning environment. So speak up! I was afraid that if I switched preceptors it was create bad blood, but you should feel this way. They should ease you into it. Don't give up! You are brave. We are cheering for you!

Sunbird,

Was wondering how things are going now? I just read your post so some time has passed. Would love to hear how you are doing. I too just came over to PICU. I have been an RN for a year and a half, spent the first year in general peds and then went over to PICU. Just came off of 14 weeks of orientation, now 3 weeks on my own. Reading my notecards and books every shift, looking stuff up. Love the critical care but am still in the "proving myself" stage with staff. Hate being the new person. Plus I had several preceptors during my training. Different people constantly created inconsistency and not a lot of teaching. Anyway, hope things worked out for you and that you are feeling better. Remember your dreams to work in Peds!

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