The last 3 days had been great. It was tremendous joy to work with a student nurse who is also my mentee (or what we call a preceptee in the healthcare industry), as well as a newly recruited nurse who is currently on probation (or rather, on-the-job training).
It was great joy because I get to share my knowledge with someone, and I thank God they are both very 'teachable' which makes sharing with them a delightful experience. For a rather impatient (yes, I admit I'm one) person like me, I am quite resistant to the idea of having to mentor new nurses. Because teaching takes up precious time which translates into delay in completing my tasks at work. This sounds extremely selfish, I know, but there is really no time to waste in an acute setting where work has to be completed and handed over to the in-coming shift on time. Nonetheless, I was 'forced' to take up the 'challenge' of preceptorship and the journey began last week, 4 June 2011. A week gone by and I thank God for His provision of a good student and the opportunity for me to learn.
Thank you God for your reassurance. I know that I am an instrument of your hands, so please continue to use me in ways you deem fit, even though I may beg to differ, because You are always right!
So count down with me on my journey as a preceptor for the next 11 weeks...
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