I have just recently started my job as a new grad RN at a new hospital. I am assigned to a preceptor that has been at this position for about 30 years. I am trying hard to be seen as an "equal" and as a professional in this nursing career. This is difficult for me because my preceptor calls me "kiddo" "honey" and "dear" to just name a few. I can understand that there is an age gap and it may be natural for her to do that, but I feel that it undermines me when she uses those names in front of doctors, patient families, and other nurses.
I would like to say something to her, but being the new nurse on the unit, I feel like I should just grin and bear it. Any suggestions??
Listen to how she interacts with others, especially other newer nurses. Might just be a quirk of hers that you will never fix and the best way to deal with it is to try and ignore it.
If it's just you, the next time she calls you kiddo, put on a big smile and say "That's a good idea- thanks Granny!"
ratchit
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Listen to how she interacts with others, especially other newer nurses. Might just be a quirk of hers that you will never fix and the best way to deal with it is to try and ignore it.
If it's just you, the next time she calls you kiddo, put on a big smile and say "That's a good idea- thanks Granny!"
:)