Will be off orientation soon

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So I almost done with orientation and will start on my own in December.. But I'm so nervous and scared.My new manger wants my schedule soon but says I need to work evenings in which I was not oriented on evenings but days. Anyways I want to work only 36 hours but I don't know if that would change. I'm currently in school for my BSN because I only have my associates degree. Throughout I had great preceptors which I'm thankful for. I asked one of my preceptors to email me her schedule so I can see an example of it, she then started asking why I need and that I shouldn't follow her exact schedule. I told her I was not going to copy it, I just wanted to see a sample. The main reason I ask for it because she told me I should follow hers so if I had questions she will be able to help when I was on my own.Now, it seems like she doesn't want me to work on some days she works. She's a great nurse and is a great teacher. I feel as though now I have no support at work because if I have questions or concerns I can't ask her. There are others nurse but are they don't like to help. I'm a new nurse and need the support.Was it wrong for me to ask for an example of her schedule?

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Hello. I don't think it is, was, wrong to ask for her schedule, but that's me. I precept nurses and when they start being on their own they ask for my schedule. I tell them yes. It's helpful to have a familiar face around.

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Maybe she's already looking forward to the idea of not having the extra responsibility that goes with role of preceptor. If so, she may not be thrilled with a schedule that could turn out to be an extension of that relationship. It's time to leave the nest. Your new colleagues will probably know you're still a novice. They'll provide you with help when you need it. It'll be OK.

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I don't think it was wrong if you to ask at all and I think of you told her the reason you told us she would be more understandable. But I promise you, you are most likely very ready to come off of orientation. I think everyone feels like they're not ready or are very anxious right beforehand but soon you will see that you can definitely do it. Plus, you can finally start to grow and find your own way. Know always to ask questions though, even if some of the experienced nurses there may seem like they don't like to be bothered. If they're good nurses they shouldn't mind at all.

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