Just the Blues

[ForeverAutumn]

Thanks, guys!

Recently, I was given a report of my performance at a local facility where I worked with a preceptor. For nearly the entire time I was there, his comments to me were encouraging and hopeful. Yesterday, a professor indicated to me that my work was actually sub-par and I had a lot of scrambling to do.

Am I irked? Sheeet, yeah!

As you should be. That's not fair. Either your preceptor and professor aren't on the same page...which you should not be penalized for, or your preceptor may have trouble giving constructive criticism which, also, is not your fault.

One of my critiques was that my mental processing seizes at times. The thinking gets fuzzy and I cannot move through the thoughts to articulate anything. You've seen this in misspellings and weird syntax every now and then.

There isn't a person on the planet who doesn't have days like that. It's human nature. I would think that a teacher in your field would understand that.

My head has been so far up my keester, I have forgotten how to be present.

Don't let the comments of one person get you down. Perhaps he/she was also having a bad day and let it out on you. Or perhaps it's valid criticism that you can take to heart and work on improving. Although your professor's opinions may be important at this point in your career, in the end what's important is how you treat your patients. It appears to me that you are a caring person who is dedicated to your career and your patients. If I were in a position of needing a nurse, that's what would matter.

Sorry to vent, so, guys. I'm just a little tired, y'know?

Don't sweat it. We're here for you.