We’ve all heard the saying, “Nurses eat their young.” The phrase describes the jarring treatment of new nurses that can unsettle them to the point that it affects their job performance. Being the most trusted profession, we as nurses are expected to be caring, compassionate, and selfless in our service to others at all times….
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But She Has 25 Years Experience
***Based on some real stuff that happened but we’ve changed the names*** New staff member; First day on the floor after facility orientation. She’s getting vital signs on her group of patients before she starts her other duties. For Mr. Johnnie Blaze, she documents a pulse ox of 69% on 2L via nasal cannula…….. Yeah,…
The Role of the Preceptor
The preceptor is an important role that provides the foundation to prepare your new staff member to practice independently. As a preceptor, you have the power to influence the rest of their career. You will either be the reason they become enthusiastic about nursing, or the reason they question their practice. The role requires you…
Are we the problem?
The Preceptor sets the foundation for the success of the Novice Nurse (defined as beginners who have had no experience of the situation in which they are expected to perform). This can be a new nurse graduate or the nurse with 25 years’ experience who decides to take a job as a Psych nurse after…