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thanks for all the advice. I was leaning towards ignoring it. I do have regular one on one mettings with my manager to discuss my progress and I might mention it at the next meeting. I know the truth and so does my preceptor... that all that counts. I like this site, lots of valuable info.

I am a new grad (male) nurse. I have been at my first job for 8 months. I love the work and the people I work with. When I talk to classmates I graduated with I realize I have lucked out. I have a very knowledgeable preceptor and have learned sooo much from her. Her style of teaching is conducive to my style of learning. I look forward to working with her and the rest of the nurses on my shift. However recently there has been a shift in attitude from one of my coworkers and I have been informed through channels that she feels that my relationship with my preceptor is more then one of teacher and student. She has gone as far as to tell nurses on other floors that we are having an affair. My preceptor has been happily married for 27 years, has 2 grown children (one is 4 years younger then me) and is 14 years older then me. I am shocked by these lies and dumbfounded as to where they came from. I see it as a personal attack on my moral/ethical code. My question is...what do I do? Should I report this to my manager, confront the nurse spreading the rumor? MY preceptor is finishing grad school for education and could become the nurse educator in the hospital when she graduates. I would hate for this it interfere with a promotion for her. Nor would I want it to crush any chances for me to advance. Any suggestions? Thank You