Question

You are a graduate nurse in the ICU and your preceptor is not too happy to have another new nurse to precept. The first encounter was poor, but you tolerated it and endured the cold shoulder. You asked several other nurses on the unit about how to deal with your preceptor and they all said that she is like that at first, but once you get to know her she is quite pleasant. Using conflict management techniques presented in the text, how would you handle this situation? If what you try doesn’t work, what are other options? What are some team building strategies that can be applied to avoid this in the future?

Answer 1

Than nursing service, it is important to develop confidence and competence to learn work as a graduate nurse. A good learning environment with knowledge important for the graduate nurse. As a preceptor they expect the graduate nurse to have collaboration with senior staff for learning new things in the facility to develop their clinical skills. Collaboration with other staff important to have practical knowledge.
Another opinion you can apply evidence-based practice with decision-making skills to avoid errors as a graduate nurse.
As a preceptor or good leader, they should strength the student graduate to build a competent team. The nursing workforce can build a team. the preceptor should implement strategies to create a relationship and help others to work together. As a preceptor, they should encourage team members with trust. Have communication and help to solve the problem with respect and collaboration. Follow respectful surroundings in the team and have a responsibility to make the success of a team.