should I email an instructor????

[lpnhell]

I am having a problem with one instructor and knowing how i can improve, should I email her or just wait until monday in class to talk to her????????

[EricJRN, MSN, RN]

You may be seen as more sincere if you set up an appointment to talk to her face-to-face. That's what I would do unless we were talking about a very urgent matter.

[allthingsbright]

Do stuff in person. Avoid putting stuff like that in writing.

[caliotter3]

If the instructor gave out the email address at the beginning of the course and said email was an acceptable means of communication, I would email to set up the appt., but I do think you need to have the meeting in person.

[firstaiddave907]

You may be seen as more sincere if you set up an appointment to talk to her face-to-face. That's what I would do unless we were talking about a very urgent matter.

I agree with you.

[firstaiddave907]

but i also agree with caliotter3.

[Megsd, BSN, RN]

Yeah, I'd say it's fine to set up the appt in email if your instructor is okay, but definitely discuss your concerns in person.

[Ohmygosh]

Speaking from experience....I would definitely speak to the instructor in person!! No matter how hard you try to express your self in written word, it does not have the emotion/feeling that you wish to convey. The simplest of words can be misuderstood, and you cannot see the expression on someone face when you email them. GMO

[MrChicagoRN, RN]

but i also agree with caliotter3.

Me too.

It's perfectly acceptable to send a brief email stating you'd like to meet with him/her & the purpose of your meeting (1 or 2 sentences only).

That way the instructor has a little time to prep & gather their thoughts before you even walk-in the door.

More effective use of both your times.