I successfully completed my 337-hour preceptorship in labor and delivery. I couldn't be happier with my experience; I feel lucky that I had such a great preceptor and that my unit is so supportive of student nurses. And, I'm proud of myself and everything I learned this summer. The experience was exactly what I needed to confirm that labor and delivery is where I'd like to work as a nurse.
My last day was kind of crazy. First, Ashley and I took care of a c-section patient. Then, my secondary preceptor snagged me patient planning a natural delivery, rich with opportunities for labor support. It was exactly what I wanted on my last day -- because everything is all about me and my needs, right?
Oh contraire.
We ended up having a slightly emergent cesarean section. (Another learning opportunity!) The silver lining for me -- other than the delivery of a healthy and happy baby, of course -- was that I was able to be a helpful part of the team as we prepared for the surgery. If we'd had this situation earlier in my preceptorship I would have just gotten in the way and wouldn't have known what to do.
I promised to keep Ashley updated on the hiring process and my plans for the NCLEX-RN exam in October.
Maybe she could be my residency preceptor!
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