Accredited instructors prepare practicum experiences — at hospitals, clinics and doctors» offices — which measure how well, and how quickly, you: 1) Continue to move «on your feet» for an 8 - to -10-hour shift, 2) Take direction from doctors and nurses, 3) Write and / or type in between ministering directly to patients, 4) Remain cheerful and project confidence while patients are upset and complaining, 5) Receive «correction» from your superiors with an open - to - learning attitude, 6) Refrain from gossiping
about patients and medical professionals, 7) Become «rattled» when you can't recall a
piece of information, or how to accomplish a
certain procedure, 8) Refuse to ask questions —
of the instructors or
of the doctors / nurses — especially
about matters that could negatively impact patients, 9) Complain when given, or offered, extra responsibilities.