I am in nursing school by the way and I am not enjoying it, a large percentage of the girls are very ******. I've never seen girls behave this bad. Even my instructor is mean and it's mainly the less physically attractive students that behave like this too. It's like they need an excuse to feel better about themselves and No I am not perfect but I am pretty attractive.
I only talk to my friends who seem to be getting along fine with the other girls and yes I am one of the youngest. It seems as if most of the girls in the class hate me for no reason and many are blatantly rude. I grew up in a household where it was impolite to talk back so I tend to be very reserved but reservation is not helping. I also sense a feeling of resentment towards me from the instructor, just from her tone of voice and the way she raises it when she speaks to me.
My previous instructor had once said "you can't be afraid in nursing, you have to be ballsy" she didn't say it directly to me but I have been thinking about it ever since. I think I might have to get snappy with these girls and correct them when they make inappropriate comments (which I will have to learn how to do). One time I made a nice comment about a student and she quickly said "don't call my name" and I just stayed quite but they continue to make these rude comment even when I am not talking them.
I never imagined being a snippy nurse because I assumed they were suppose to be quiet and nice. After observing the nurses who teach at my school, I realized that this is far from the truth and many seem unhappy and overworked, which would explain why they give so much homework. I am wondering if I should make a 360 degree turn with my personally, I am usually a fun and happy person who tries to see the best in things no matter what but I am wondering if I might have to change. I really like studying nursing but I am not liking the other students and they will become my future coworkers, I have to know how to deal with this.
Everything you have said is almost similar to my experiences.I am a pre-nursing student and I had to go to orientations and tests.I was the youngest one(still in high school) and everyone except the teachers talked down to me.Everyone else was looking for nursing as a second career.They pushed me aside,literally,probably cause im pretty small.But being small also means I have to use my voice more.I was the only person to really ask the questions and get down to the core of the orientationBeing an introvert doesnt mean you cant be a wonderful loving nurse.As my grandmother told me-Speak up,theres always someone listening.Learning to use your voice is hard,and being a young introvert doesnt help.But...keep at it.Speak up for yourself and show them what you can do!
Dont know if this will help,but best of luck to you!:)
Honestly, I think you are going to get your feelings hurt more than once in both nursing school and in the field of nursing. Both settings are competitive, highly stressed, and known for having some bullies. Communication is often short and curt, and contributes to misunderstanding. Like some of the other respondents said "you teach people how to treat you." Stand up for yourself when needed and try to balance both school and work with positive and supportive experiences outside this environment.
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Everything you have said is almost similar to my experiences.I am a pre-nursing student and I had to go to orientations and tests.I was the youngest one(still in high school) and everyone except the teachers talked down to me.Everyone else was looking for nursing as a second career.They pushed me aside,literally,probably cause im pretty small.But being small also means I have to use my voice more.I was the only person to really ask the questions and get down to the core of the orientationBeing an introvert doesnt mean you cant be a wonderful loving nurse.As my grandmother told me-Speak up,theres always someone listening.Learning to use your voice is hard,and being a young introvert doesnt help.But...keep at it.Speak up for yourself and show them what you can do!
Dont know if this will help,but best of luck to you!:)