typical situation (AI-generated)

A preceptor who disappeared

A new nurse whose preceptor is absent, dismissive, or tells them they ask too many questions — learning alone on live patients.

in this boat right now

10 people have vented about this

A new graduate nurse was left unsupervised with a full patient assignment just three weeks into orientation.

2 days ago

A new graduate nurse is shamed for asking safety-critical questions during orientation, despite minimal clinical experience.

2 days ago

A newly licensed nurse feels shamed for asking safety-critical questions during orientation, despite minimal clinical experience.

2 days ago

A new graduate nurse is reprimanded for asking questions during orientation, despite needing clarification to ensure patient safety.

2 days ago

A nurse without dependents is repeatedly assigned last-minute ICU float shifts due to staffing shortages, while colleagues with caregiving responsibilities are consistently spared.

3 days ago

A nurse working short-staffed night shifts feels exhausted and unappreciated while management dismisses staffing concerns.

2 days ago

A nurse spends half their shift doing administrative charting instead of patient care, leaving them physically and emotionally drained.

2 days ago

A nurse spends half their shift doing administrative charting instead of patient care, leaving them physically and emotionally drained.

2 days ago

A newly licensed nurse is reprimanded for asking clarifying questions during orientation, despite legitimate safety concerns and minimal clinical experience.

3 days ago

A nurse on a telehealth unit was disciplined for refusing an unsafe patient assignment of seven patients, while their manager blamed them instead of addressing staffing concerns.

2 days ago

all situationsthis is you? go vent