Way older than clinical instructor?

[joey1967]

Hi All,

I see from this board that there are alot of older students 35+ in age, in nursing school such as myself. I was curious to know if you do have instructors younger than yourself, how do you relate to them. Are you having any problems communicating with them?

[opalmRN]

Hi All,

I see from this board that there are alot of older students 35+ in age, in nursing school such as myself. I was curious to know if you do have instructors younger than yourself, how do you relate to them. Are you having any problems communicating with them?

My preceptor is young enough to be my daughter. We have a good relationship. She respects my life experience and previous knowledge of diagnostic imaging and I respect her nursing experience and education. We don't have any problems communicating.

My very first night I explained to her being an older student I sometimes need to do extra steps to reinforce my learning. I ask her to be patient with me if I ask for further instruction and hopefully someday I will be as confident a nurse as she is. I feel very fortunate.