I would think Pre-Op/PACU: Monday through Friday, no weekends, no holidays. You have patients for a short time so if they're nice you enjoy them and if they're not, they're gone soon. No turning...
Sounds like the preceptor and nurse manager I had for my end of school experience. Nobody can learn it all that fast, and your preceptor is dropping the ball by criticizing you instead of supporting...
You would be making about the same amount of money as an RN, right? Not worth the debt and the lost income during school in my opinion. Also, you can make a positive influence on lots of peoples'...