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No, I'm sorry. I did the Qbank and the Qtrainers from Kaplan! Sorry for the miscommunication. I used a Saunders book to supplement

Hello! I only did Kaplan and used the Saunders book as supplement. My average was a 66% on the Qbank. I passed in 75 yesterday! I did 100% of the qbank!

Exactly. That is professionalism 101. You do not need to apologize for "making her mad". What you can do is pull her aside and simply say that you know there has been some miscommunication in the past, and you are working to better improve your communication with the staff. You can say that you were overwhelmed, but feel better prepared since you have first started. Say that you will work hard everyday to become better. Ask your preceptor what she thinks you can improve on in that aspect.

I agree with everyone on here! I just recently graduated, and have had a few preceptors during school who were very rude. You have to just realize that it's their problem. If they want to be unhappy, that's their problem, but you still need to learn from them. That is a normal teaching strategy to ask why we think. Many times if I ask a question I am told to look it up on the hospital system and report back with an answer. Typically my preceptor will continue to question me about my question until I understand it. Also, med-surg is hard. I feel that it takes a special person to work those floors. I work on a cardiovascular unit with only a 3:1 ratio. Whenever you are being precepted, simply do things the preceptors way. Once you have completed the process, you'll know what you like and don't like. Then you can organize, etc. things your way. Do your best to come in with a smile on your face everyday. Good luck.

Hello! I am starting as a GN on a Cardiovascular PCU (CVPCU). I had my practicum here and learned a lot! The floor is post open-hearts with the highest acuity level for a PCU at the hospital. On this PCU only are patients allowed to be on insulin drips, vasopressors, etc. I was wondering if anyone had any advice? And also, if you could share your brain/organization sheet if you work in this type of area. I have seen previous ones that appear to be for a multisystem floor. Thanks!!