almost done and nothing but craziness!

LPN_thts_M3 · Nov 8, 2008

Unfortunatly, YES!! :madface: ...but unlike you we are 4 weeks from the end of our first semester so we got a ways to go...There has only been one incidence of people getting into an argument, no fights yet. The main and the worst thing is adults tattle-telling like five years old. I have NEVER seen anything like it. And it's not something that is a big deal it's just petty stuff. I have just now started coming out of my bubble and interacting with classmates. I just sat back also and soaked it in, now I know the people to avoid. I still have my guard because I never know. Our director told one of the girls that ppl come into this program thinking that they will not get out unless half the ppl are gone so they try with all their might to break ppl. It's really ridiculous but its the reality. Good thing you are almost done and Congrats I can't wait!!

xobrwneyedgrlxo · Nov 8, 2008

thanks! yeah i feel like i am back in high school again with all the drama!

flightnurse2b, LPN · Nov 8, 2008

i went through the same thing! just go, do your work, and stay out of the drama...

it got so bad in my class the dean of the program came in to talk to us about being mature adults... it was so sad.

and the funny thing was, once it was over and we were in our kaplan review class... everyone was soo nice! i think we just were so sick of each other.

amjowens · Nov 8, 2008

I only have 5 weeks to go, and know what you are talking about. It seems like people don't care what anyone thinks of them anymore, as though, no need to hold back since won't be dealing with each other anymore.

There has been some stress in my class. Just the petty stuff. But, it adds up.

One thing I'm personally surprised by is a new competitive atmosphere. I started NS knowing I want to eventually be a nurse practitioner. So, obviously grades are important to me. While I don't share my grades, and actually don't care much about the whole grading system, word somehow gets around. I've earned As so far. For me, I'm so happy, as my GPA is a pretty solid one with all the credits I've earned between pre-reqs and NS. Anyway, there's an award given for GPA I guess. I can't believe the people who've tried to get info about my grades, those with good grades, but not sure if best. Each time, these individuals have approached in a really nice way, but almost undercover, trying to throw in hints to not be obvious, etc., but SO obviously trying to find out my grade. It makes me sad, as I thought we were closer than this. I just want us all to do well. I've acheived my goals, and as long as I maintain Bs, and even can get a few Cs in the future (RN program), to maintain my goal of getting into a Masters now. I almost want a B in my ob class now, and care NOTHING about grades except as to pass. I want out of the stupid competition.

So, yeah, grade competition has become a real downer for me.

LPN_thts_M3 · Nov 9, 2008

Another thing also is we normally have 2 instructors but one has been out a whole month and so we have one teacher who is doing the job of two and it's really stressing her out too. Some people think that they aren't getting as good as an education as they payed for. Most of us understand her frustrations and try to be positive. But everyone gets the fusssing about how she teaches and what she doesnt teach right. My theory: Read your book! But I know thats not how everyone learns. We have a set curriculum we have to have recorded before clinicals and if it's not done..then guess what no clinicals. Everyone is bugging out because we have 13 days left before clinicals and 14 test!!!! Even though it is alot of childish behavior, some of it is due to stress. Some of us feel unprepared and robbed but there is only so much 1 teacher can do.

missjennmb · Nov 9, 2008

I was targeted with some pretty brutal behavior during the first month of class. We're heading towards the end of our first semester now, and I have learned that I really dont have any concern or desire for the drama. Everyone is nice, then everyone is horrid, then everyone is suddenly nice again... the pendulum swings around here and I'm sure it will go again. I don't know when or how, but I don't really care. You cannot trust anyone and you cannot care about the drama because it is precious moments taken away from your study time. When I learned that all of a sudden it all seemed to fade away. I know its there, but its just not really something I'm conscious of these days on an emotional level, yk?

Jules A, MSN · Nov 9, 2008

Its the enormous stress, not excusing it, just that it is. Keep your head tucked low, your back to the wind and it will soon pass.

jailhouserock_lpn_08 · Nov 10, 2008

i absolutley have! my class was a class of only 13, you would think we would get along.... we butted heads CONSTANTLY! i'd like to say it will all get better but unfortunatley you can only change yourself. just get through and be the best nurse you can be. there will always be someone in the background bringing down everyone around them. keep your chin up and keep smiling.:)

LPN_thts_M3 · Nov 11, 2008

Its the enormous stress, not excusing it, just that it is. Keep your head tucked low, your back to the wind and it will soon pass.

There has to be a better way to deal with stress:sstrs: