As a student nurse practitioner (NP), you're not just learning differential diagnoses and treatment protocols—you’re also learning how to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with preceptors, faculty, and patients. Yet some of the most transformative learning moments don’t come from a marked-up clinical evaluation or a verbal critique. Instead, they arrive in the form of subtle signals , unspoken shifts , and unexpressed concerns . Recognizing these signs is a skill in itself—and it can profoundly impact your clinical growth. Why Feedback Often Stays Hidden in Healthcare Environments Healthcare education, especially in high-pressure clinical environments, doesn’t always make room for clear, direct feedback. Here are some reasons why: Preceptors are multitasking: Balancing patient care and student supervision often means feedback becomes reactive rather than proactive. Assumed awareness: Faculty may believe their dissatisfaction or concer...