NurseDoe

Just read your post and wanted to tell you that I had similar feelings about my preceptor when I started. I have almost been at my position for a year now and am finally getting to the point where I feel confident about my decisions and can relate to my preceptors as peers. I believe it is easy for a new nurse to take things personal when all the preceptor is trying to do is teach. Although we would like to hear "That's ok" and other affimations remember that the preceptor wants to know you will do a great job once you are on your own as it is a direct reflection on them. Try to shake it off... also remember some personalities need to feel superior especially when training a new nurse. I found that reaffirming their status and experience helps them back off a bit. I would make comments to my preceptors about what a good nurse they are and I think that helped them look at me as a new nurse that they once were... Just hang in there.. suck up to them a bit and remember they are your teacher.. I will rely on my preceptors and coworkers for much more learning as there is always new stuff to learn and have ofund they will come to me at times. It's hard to start fresh and green but time will pass and you will be do great!!