SICUsForMe

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castens, thinking out loud is a great idea. i tend to do that when i'm alone - i never thought of using it as a way to communitcate with others. thanks!

hello all... i am about to graduate and have accepted a gn postition in the sicu. i have worked there part time as an extern for the last six months and that time has been invaluable for building my comfort level with the acuity of the patients, personalities of the surgeons, and the various needs of pt's families. what i'm most concerned with is ensuring a good relationship with my preceptor. (i've heard endless horror stories of poor matches and the like.) i want to be able to show him/her what i know (despite how minimal my knowledge base is) without seeming like a know-it-all; i'd like to be able to ask them questions without appearing to not respect their experience; and ultimately i'd like to build the sort of relationship that i will be able to rely on throughout my career. those of you who are preceptors - what things can your preceptee do to impress you; to show you they're eager to learn and have come prepared? for those of you who've recently been a preceptee - what things did you do/learn to do that made your relationship with your preceptor a more positive one?