Lizzy84, RN

Hey, guys! First of all, THank you all for taking the time to respond to my post! I know we all have different opinions and views on how to act on these type of situations, so after analyzing the situation long and hard, I decided to speak with my preceptor regarding my thoughts and feelings of our "relationship," she IMMEDIATELY cut me off, and said that "the educators had NO idea how to train NeW grads so she didn't as much as care for their opinion! The nerve of this woman, seriously! After this, I realized that our relationship wasn't going to work well at all because she obviously isn't receptive to any type if feedback and I would be "screwed," ( excuse my language) if I stayed with her. So I decided to speak with my educator last night right before the start Of my shift. I was worried because the situation could totally backfire, as I know they get along VERY well. At this point this was my only choice, so I voiced my concerns in a very professional manner, and he was VERY glad that I has spoken out, and without ms having to ask, he said it was time to stop this "partnership," and that he would pair me up with someone else. I think it helped that he was also my instructor during nursing school, and knows that I was a strong student, Otherwise I would not have been offered the position during my school preceptorship. He did ask for details, and trust me, I tried To be as limited as possible because I really didn't want to cause trouble for this woman and look childish either... So, I will finish this week with my current preceptor, and have a new one next week Yaaaay! I'm so thankful! BY the way, he also made very clear that During a preceptorship, there ISN'T such a thing as TOO many questions, especially being a new grad, because it demonstrates interest in putting the big picture together... So, there it is, I guess the best thing to do in a situation like this, is to follow your gut, and advocate for yourself!

Hello to all, I recently graduated from nursing school, passed my boards, and was offered a job in the ER at my local hospital, where I did my preceptorship. Sounds like a fairy tale right?? WRONG. Here is my dilemma, since I am a "New grad," going into emergency care, there is a 6 month probationary period during which two days of our shift are spent on the floor with our chosen preceptor, and one day a week is spent in the classroom, where we cover basic emergency scenarios and practice how we would react, etc. This is all seemed great at first with wonderful support from the educators running this "new grad orientation to ER," program, until I met with my preceptor. She does not offer any guidance, or support what so ever! I feel like I'm "shadowing" her more than anything, and when I ask her to allow me to participate in providing patient care, she basically IGNORES me. I'm not lying. I ask her questions regarding the patient's we get and why she does the interventions she does, how this affects the patient physiologically, etc., and she answers me with "you should know that." Don't get me wrong, I know that I should research and continue studying to be more prepared, however, isn't a Preceptor's "job," to offer guidance and education, especially if one is actively involved?? I really thought that this is what a preceptor was! PLUS, during our classroom day, we are told that if we aren't asking our preceptor questions, then we aren't doing our job. So in a nut shell, I have gotten to a point where I feel so uncomfortable asking her any questions at all, for fear of a mean reply or even just being ignored by her, that I have considered quitting my job... I feel so stressed everytime I have to go to work, not only because I AM AFRAID I will NOT make it through the six months of the probationary period, but because she is really mean and unwelcoming. I have thought of speaking with my educators regarding this ( they are responsible for us new grads during this probationary period) but I don't want to sound like a tattle tale or an immature person, especially because my preceptor is supposed to be a "REALLY GOOD," experienced nurse. I honestly don't feel like I'm benefiting from the preceptorship experience, especially because I hear the rest of my colleagues speak so wonderfully of their preceptors and how much they learn from them. I'm totally missing out PLEASE ADVISE! God Bless.

:confused:Hello to all, I recently graduated from nursing school, passed my boards, and was offered a job in the ER at my local hospital, where I did my preceptorship. Sounds like a fairy tale right?? WRONG. Here is my dilemma, since I am a "New grad," going into emergency care, there is a 6 month probationary period during which two days of our shift are spent on the floor with our chosen preceptor, and one day a week is spent in the classroom, where we cover basic emergency scenarios and practice how we would react, etc. This is all seemed great at first with wonderful support from the educators running this "new grad orientation to ER," program, until I met with my preceptor. She does not offer any guidance, or support what so ever! I feel like I'm "shadowing" her more than anything, and when I ask her to allow me to participate in providing patient care, she basically IGNORES me. I'm not lying. I ask her questions regarding the patient's we get and why she does the interventions she does, how this affects the patient physiologically, etc., and she answers me with "you should know that." Don't get me wrong, I know that I should research and continue studying to be more prepared, however, isn't a Preceptor's "job," to offer guidance and education, especially if one is actively involved?? I really thought that this is what a preceptor was! PLUS, during our classroom day, we are told that if we aren't asking our preceptor questions, then we aren't doing our job. So in a nut shell, I have gotten to a point where I feel so uncomfortable asking her any questions at all, for fear of a mean reply or even just being ignored by her, that I have considered quitting my job... I feel so stressed everytime I have to go to work, not only because I AM AFRAID I will NOT make it through the six months of the probationary period, but because she is really mean and unwelcoming. I have thought of speaking with my educators regarding this ( they are responsible for us new grads during this probationary period) but I don't want to sound like a tattle tale or an immature person, especially because my preceptor is supposed to be a "REALLY GOOD," experienced nurse. I honestly don't feel like I'm benefiting from the preceptorship experience, especially because I hear the rest of my colleagues speak so wonderfully of their preceptors and how much they learn from them. I'm totally missing out PLEASE ADVISE! God Bless. :redbeathe

Just a quick update, the PVT does work, I checked online with my BON and my name is on their site alIng with my license number! I used only Kaplan the class and online resources to study, and studied real hard or about a mOnth and a half b4 my exam. I truly do feel that Kaplan prepared me, I honestly thinkthat the questions were harder than NCLEX! I honestly recommend it;) Good luck to all those taking it!!!!

I had about 3 meds, 2 of which I'd never heard of, 6 SATA (thank God) and I took the Kaplan course to study! I took the class in person as well as used the online resources they provide. I think I did about 3,000 questions before the NCLEx, in about a month in a half! But hey, it worked! I would totally recommend Kaplan, I found it very similar if not harder than NCLEX which is good!

What really worked for me was taking each question as it was coming to me and NOT over thinking it. I hid the clock as well as the question tracker, so that I would only focus on the question being presented to me at the time. It also really helped me to evaluate each answer as a possibility and eliminate it if it didn't sound right, even if I didn't know the answer...I studied with Kaplan only, I did the course in person and online and I passed it on my first try. I found that it REALLY prepared me for the format of questions that were on the NCLEX...Have faith and BELIEVE in yourself. GOOD LUCK tomorrow!!!!

Hey guys, I just wanted to give some feedback in regards to the PVT. I took my exam yesterday morning at 8:00, it stopped for me at 85 questions, I did the PVT RIGHT after and got the good pop up. I was really skeptical because I didn't think that the exam was as bad as I was expecting so I thought I had failed...any who, this morning, I checked with my BON online, and my name is there with my title and license number!!! So, add me to the list of believers, the PVT does WORK!!!

Sheesh, I know what u mean, I think the SATA are definitely the hardest! That was good that u got the good pop up, let's just pray it works for us too!

This is the first I've ever heard of the PVT being wrong, lol, but your right, I need to relax either way!

Try to relax and not think about the answers too hard. That's what I did:) believe in your self, u'll see tomorrow u will b wondering about the good pop up too, lol

Wow, thAt makes me feel much better, thanks! My average on the qbank was also 62! Guess Kaplan is a really good guide, Congrats to u too!:)

Hello to all, so I took my NcLEX this am, and it stopped me at 85 questions, with only 3 meds and about 6 SATA... I tried the PVT and got the good pop up, but here's the thing, although I did think the exam was HARD, it wasn't as bad as I was expecting... So I'm scared that this means I didn't pass! Help! Oh, btw, I did the Kaplan program and studied like crazy... Don't know what to think, please advice!

Thanks! God is amazing! Good luck to you too:)

Thanks so much for the wonderful advice!

Hi, all! So tomorrow is the BIG day for me, I feel nervous, anxious, scared and excited all at the same time. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what to do today, the day prior to my exam? I don't know if I should keep studying or what? Aaah! Thanks in advance and Happy 4th of July!