Abuse at school

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How do you deal with student abuse from teachers in nursing school? Nurses are terrified to address this topic, some even to the point of absolute denial.

What do you suggest to do?

For the nurses who promote it, how do you justify it? I just want to know the truth is all, and to go from there.

Specializes in ED, Medicine, Case Management.
You're right Viva, I'm not getting far here. But I have had some great tips.

Viva, you seem like a smart girl, what tips do you have?

Now is your time to shine.

Are you kidding me?!

I do have tips. However, they violate the TOS, so I think I will just keep them to myself.

Good luck to you in your future endeavors.

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Specializes in MDS/ UR.

You sound very angry.

I hope you find some resolution to your situation.

Best of luck to you.

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Ummmm......guys? Doesn't this thread smack of baiting to you?

I got only a few in and thought "I think someone is unhappy about something (though not entirely certain what) and feels like yanking some chains". I think he or she is getting the desired reactions....although I'm still not sure exactly why. Is this fun? Guess so.

A bunch of advanced degrees. You know, anyone I have ever spoken to who has had more than one degree might say "multiple".....never "a bunch of". I have more than one degree. I say "more than one" or "multiple". But "a bunch of"? Nope. And honestly, it makes one sound like a career student, not someone seeking an actual career.

The language of the postings from the OP, the style (antagonistic) tells me that this is someone who is just plain angry and won't accept that there isn't a nursing educator conspiracy out there.

Can't take this seriously, sorry.

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Blondy,

If you didn't know what school I went to, how would you know that there wasn't abuse!

Did you read the part that no one denied it?

Blondy....here is your chance to contribute something here.

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Yep....bait is dangling. Guess it's that time of night....

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[COLOR=#003366]RNsRWe

You are smart, there's a reason you wanted to post. why not contribute?

What tips do you have that can be valuable?

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thanks for the tips Rua

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[COLOR=#003366]RNsRWe

You are smart, there's a reason you wanted to post. why not contribute?

What tips do you have that can be valuable?

I post tips all the time. Do a search ;)

I thought the reason I wanted to post was obvious: sometimes, people get so caught up in a thread that they can't see when someone is playing them. There's my contribution :)

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I cannot say which degrees I have, mainly because I will be identified on this site if someone looks at it.

Although that is not proof, I wouldn't lie about having degrees.

Oh, okay! Because, as I always say, if you can't trust an anonymous stranger on the Internet, who can you trust?

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I think the disconnect here is that you posted about alleged abuse and haven't shared instances. The word "bullying" is bandied about a lot, and often it's a subjective opinion. I think if you were to give specific answers you would receive more input. I don't believe anyone is "afraid" to address the situation, but frankly, you haven't given a lot to work with.

If you believe there is abuse going on, you should take it all the way up the chain of command. If you still don't have satisfaction from that, then it's time to make the decision of whether to transfer or not. But if you're looking for input on whether abusive behavior is occurring, then more information is required.

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Specializes in Oncology.
Blondy,

If you didn't know what school I went to, how would you know that there wasn't abuse!

Did you read the part that no one denied it?

Blondy....here is your chance to contribute something here.

Again, your reading comprehension has failed you. My advice? If you feel abused, don't stick around and allow yourself to be victimized. Leave. Change programs. I'll warn you, however, that if you continue to peruse nursing school, you're unlikely to find an easy program. It's designed to be hard to prepare you for the world of nursing, which can be hard. If you become a nurse you need to be excellent. The stakes are too high to be anything less. You need to be excellent when you're tired on a night shift. You need to be excellent when you're hungry because you've been working for 9 hours with no break. You need to be excellent when you're short staffed and just got another admission.

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Oh, okay! Because, as I always say, if you can't trust an anonymous stranger on the Internet, who can you trust?

Now THIS is the funniest thing I've seen in a long time! :D Thanks!

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