Last month, we chatted about 10 tips that you can use to guide when you should take a student. This month, we’re taking a 180 and talking about when you should take a break. I always say I love precepting and taking students. But it’s really hard. And midwifery is already hard work. But, the…
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10 Tips: How to Tell If It’s Time To Be A Preceptor
Are you thinking it’s time to dive into precepting a student? Let’s talk about it! I could talk about precepting, students and midwifery all day long. I’m not an expert by any means and learn new things every day. Let’s get that disclaimer out of the way. But I do think there’s not a lot…
4 Tips for Student Midwives
In the past 6 months, I precepted two students, one in the clinic and one on labor and delivery. I also got to be a participant of student care with my recent home birth. Both experiences gave me some time to reflect on being a preceptor and being a patient that receives care from a…