Kim Rapper, RN, BSN, has years of precepting experience; she knows the struggles between preceptors and orientees. In this video, she shares what orientees don't know about their preceptors--and how this knowledge could lead to a more positive precepting experience.
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September 11th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Silly me. I didn’t realize that most preceptors are not paid extra for working with new nurse orientees. Explains a lot … Great video.
September 12th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Great video! Thanks!
September 13th, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Being a preceptor when needed is part of the nursing job description where I work.
September 15th, 2008 at 1:09 am
Is it just me, but do the graduates from the ‘prestigious’ BSN programs seem to you to need a LOT more help learning clinical skills. Now, if you want a research paper written . . .
September 15th, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Nice to hear the perspective from the opposite side of the coin.
September 16th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
I was fortunate to have an awesome preceptor this summer while I was an extern. I was so glad for her patience, and guidance… even when I was slow at things… I felt like I was following her around like a little puppy dog, but she always told me that it was OK and she didn’t mind. I learned so much that is helping me to be more confident (even though I’m still scared to death) in my last semester of nursing school/clinicals. I am grateful for my experience, and the opportunity to work with her.
September 17th, 2008 at 8:39 am
This was an interesting video. I would just like to also mention that when I was with my preceptor it was NOT a very good match. Personally, I don’t think this nurse should of been a preceptor because she was immature. I will never forget the evening she laughed right in my face because of a question I had asked regarding an IV infusion. New nurses need time, patience and understanding and what I learned that night was that there are NO stupid questions, she was very unprofessional and that there is always another preceptor out there that may fit with your style of nursing better. Thanks
October 16th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
This was an interesting video. I learned alot about precepting, perhaps to apply it to my career in the future. I love it when nurses take the time to explain our roles.
December 6th, 2008 at 10:19 am
Preceptors, oh yes most of the preceptors I have encountered have no earthly idea what they are talking about because they have not experienced the reality of how it is to be a good nurse. They are bookworms no hands on experience.
We need more knowledgeable nurses these days. I am sorry…