Bitter CNA Instructor?

[makethemostofit]

The last day of class our instructor tells us what she thinks of several CNA's we worked with during clinicals. Her comments were not positive. I was really upset that someone who is suppose to be a professional would bad mouth so many people and actually name them in class. I admired what the CNA's were able to do.They knew their residents really well, were kind, had good time management, and knew all the ins and outs of their job. Whenever I asked them questions they were really good about helping me out. Now I'm confused. Is my judgement that bad? Or is this instructor bitter and burnt out herself? I'm a little worried about getting a reference from her for possible jobs. We had no feedback on how we did during clinicals so I haven't any idea of what exactly she thinks of the job I did. Can anyone make any sense of this?

[caliotter3]

Something definitely wrong there. I doubt you can get around it. If I were you I would not use this person as a reference. Can you approach one of the staff nurses or supervisors where you did your clinical practice for a reference? I just get bad vibes about this person bad mouthing students to prospective employers. Best to avoid.

[bigbadduck]

:yeahthat:

[makethemostofit]

Thanks for the advice. If I were to sign up for a class again, I'd do more research about the instructor and the job placement rate of the students. Beware of programs that do not have an anonymous evaluation process for students to do on the teachers. To me, this makes the program look like they are only in it for the money without regular assessment of the quality of the teacher and the program.

[UM Review RN, ASN, RN]

That happened to me once, too. I was equally shocked, so I understand how you're feeling. Learn from this -- keep quiet unless you have something positive to say. You will always appear respectful and professional.

[Serendipity, PCT]

I know the feeling.

Just try to keep focused on the lessons, and remember why you are there. The class will be over, before you know it! The advice above was excellent; don't have much to say, unless it's productive or positive. It's the only way I have survived some of the instructors in my class. No offense to the RN's that taught the class at my school, but some of them had that "holier than thou" attitude that is no stranger in CNA vs. RN relationships. Consider it a favor; this class is preparing you for the real world!

[CNAMichelle]

my instructor had a "few choice words" about some of the CNA's where we did clinicals also,but....she gave me and a couple of others a very good evaluation and said she would highly reccommend us to potential employers.