[ConnieNTX]

Originally Posted by coolpeach

wannab,

Not sure if it helps, but I had Routh for end of life issues, and loved her. She is very easy to get along with, understanding, and had a calming effect on my nerves.

I'll have Routh for End of Life this Maymester. That's nice to hear!

[wannabanrn]

I love Mrs. Routh But, I know she's super hard on her clinical group...I think she's made them each cry at least once this semester. I know that it's for our own good and she's just setting us up for success, but I don't know if I am strong enough to handle her in the hospital. I guess I'm a bit scared of her I think once I have more experience under my belt and more knowledge I would like to work w/ her, but I am so afraid of disappointing her. She's one of those teachers that you want to be proud of you. Hope that makes sense.

[ConnieNTX]

Originally Posted by wannabanrn

I love Mrs. Routh But, I know she's super hard on her clinical group...I think she's made them each cry at least once this semester. I know that it's for our own good and she's just setting us up for success, but I don't know if I am strong enough to handle her in the hospital. I guess I'm a bit scared of her I think once I have more experience under my belt and more knowledge I would like to work w/ her, but I am so afraid of disappointing her. She's one of those teachers that you want to be proud of you. Hope that makes sense.

It makes sense, and I hadn't heard that. I don't know much about what to expect with clinicals. I'm glad I've found this board to get some tips. I'm not sure I'm strong enough either Actually, it seems like I've been through so much just to get through all the pre-req's and support courses and HESI, that when I hear all the horror stories people post I get a bit discouraged!

[wannabanrn]

oh, please don't think she's horrible! She's a great instructor...I'm just a bit soft and need encouragement and nurturing. I have LOVED my current clinical instructor and the skills lab coordinator is awesome But because I know how sensitive I can be I want to do my research and pick a teacher that I think would be compatible with me. I just feel like I'll have enough of someone yellin' at me when I'm in the workforce, so why subject myself to it now.

[ConnieNTX]

Originally Posted by wannabanrn

oh, please don't think she's horrible! She's a great instructor...I'm just a bit soft and need encouragement and nurturing. I have LOVED my current clinical instructor and the skills lab coordinator is awesome But because I know how sensitive I can be I want to do my research and pick a teacher that I think would be compatible with me. I just feel like I'll have enough of someone yellin' at me when I'm in the workforce, so why subject myself to it now.

Oh, I absolutely agree with you! May I ask who your current instr. is?
Thanks!

[kalmeira]

Yeah, I never had Mrs Routh for clinicals, but for End of Life and Fundamentals she was great, and I love her, but she was hard on her groups for our class too, and some people would get upset. She asks alot of questions because she wants you to know your stuff, and I think that people in her group probablly learned more because you had to be on your toes. If you didn't know your stuff though than I guess she would get disappointed, and I don't know how I would do, because I am sensitive too.
Mrs McLleland was great in clincals first semester. She would get in there and help with patient care, bed baths and hanging IVs, instead of just watching. She was just really laid back and that made us comfortable, especially for 1st semester when you are nervous anyway.
But really, all of our staff are great. I haven't met any "bad" instructors and Brookhaven!

[coolpeach]

wow...she was so different in class. I remember she was all about relaxing, being calm and feelings. At first it kind of weirded me out because I wasn't used to a professor being like that (always asking how you felt about stuff). I also found it interesting that when you would answer her she would take a minute or two and really think about what you said before she replied. She was also very much a touchy feely person, and when she was showing you how to talk to patients she would touch your hand, shoulder etc like she would do to a patient. That creeped me at first too, but by the end I was more comfortable. I made all A's in the course, and honestly I really didn't try all that hard.

I guess she has to be tougher in the hospital environment.

[coolpeach]

I just got my email....I made it. Watch out Fall of 08 here I come!!!!

[joshuaha]

Originally Posted by coolpeach

I just got my email....I made it. Watch out Fall of 08 here I come!!!!

WHOPPEEE!!! CONgrats and welcome to the club! Before you know it, you will be working on your pinning ceremony!

[wannabanrn]

Congrats! I am so excited for you Go out and celebrate!!!