Dear preceptor

That's too bad. I wouldn't want this person either.

Bless your heart. I have been in your shoes. I have been on my own since April and my preceptor was less than ideal, I expected more instruction, less negativity. For what it is worth, the experience has made me a better nurse and I grow stronger as a nurse every day. Hugs to you. And may you never forget this experience, because one day you will be a preceptor and you will do outstanding because you know what not to do now.

So disheartening to frequently hear on this site how many nurses struggle with such pathetic, controlling...broads, such as this preceptor, in our profession. They truly sully the comraderie that should exist between nurses. I have been fortunate not to have worked with people like this.

And the shackles are off, the iron ball is a thing of the past, go Ivanna, go.

Quote from systolyAnd the shackles are off, the iron ball is a thing of the past, go Ivanna, go.

Shrugging**** Wow I got chills while reading your post..god why nurses have to eat their young so much!

I am so sorry you have not had an ideal experience with your preceptor. I have been so lucky with my preceptor. She had been an RN for over 30 years and has been one of the nicest and most helpful preceptors that you could ever want. She even apologized to me today, because she thought she did not teach me anything today. I had 2 discharges and one admit at the same time while trying to give report at shift change. She took the admit and even did the ECF paperwork for the discharges. There are great preceptors out there and I was lucky enough to have one of them. I don't know what I would have done if I had someone like you did. Hang in there. Hopefully your preceptor will not get the chance to beat down anyone else.

Quote from BlackheartednurseShrugging**** Wow I got chills while reading your post..god why nurses have to eat their young so much!

is nurse ratchet precepting now?

I loved the OP wording You took an unfavorable situation and put humor to it. Laughter truly is the BEST medicine. I was laughing so hard at the end of your postIn nursing school, during some clinicals, some of the nurses assigned to the pts. I was assigned to, were absolute B's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thankfully, there was only 1-2 during my 2yrs of clinicals. As you said, thankyou for showing/teaching me how NOT to be/act. Loved your post. Good luck in your new job

Thankfully not all preceptors are like this. Unfortunately far too many are. I just don't get it myself. Sorry you had to deal with this. It sounds like your new place is in great need of of a positive change to the unit culture. Perhaps you are just the person to break the cycle of and provide that positive change! Best of luck to you

Are you sure you didn't train in the same place that I did.