Clinicals

[binzy]

So the last two weeks of clinicals my instructor failed me but is still allowing me to go for the last week. She did say she will fail me anyways if I show up or not. She thinks im unsafe but all my patients were safe she just dislikes my assessments and the fact that I asked her to refresh my memory on a medical term. She even lied about me to the program manager and to my theory instructor. I know its not worth it to show up the last week but hey if im allowed why the hell not.. right. I wont roll over like a dead dog just because she has subjective problems with me. What would you do in this situation. Am I wasting my time or not?

[vintagemother, BSN, CNA, LVN, RN]

In my state, of your clinical hours add up to the correct number and you don't officially graduate, you can still challenge the boards to take your NCLEX under the alternative methods. I met a young woman who said she had to do this. So I say go get your hours.

[binzy]

They accually do add up. But couldnt finish this semester either I might try transferring or just go straight to bsn.

[shan409, ASN, BSN, LPN, RN]

Wow! Seems like you should be able to go over her head, to a Dean perhaps.

[binzy]

I desided not to go. My theory instructor told me its over. I didnt do anything. Ok I asked her about a pt diagnosis and she said it was unsafe plus had the guts to lie. My pt was safe the whole time I was on the floor. This lady disliked me the day she saw me.. also babied me before I got on the floor.

[binzy]

I was going to go to accually write a letter to the dean but its over and I wont bother. She will get hers when its time. I hope I get to watch.

[CardiacKittyRN]

Does your school not have an appeals process? I don't think I would just give up.. Appeal the decision to the dean! What do you have to lose?

[binzy]

Yes they do :/

[CardiacKittyRN]

I would give it a go. I had to appeal a clinical grade once because I missed a day for a "personal reason". The professor really just didn't like me I think.. When I appealed and asked that my previous 4 semesters clinical and class attendance be pulled, along with my grades, and I asked that my preceptor be called (he agreed to be a reference to my good work during clinical). I was granted my appeal and back in the program. This had been the first and only clinical day I had ever missed though.. Just make a good case for yourself! Good luck!

[Nienna Celebrindal]

I would have gone, and I would fight. You have nothing to lose, don't give up on yourself!

[binzy]

Thank you hollykristen and night crow. I sceduled an appt with a counselor. And whatever happens

[binzy]

Plus what is it with clinical instructors comparining me to other students and saying their all better than me? Ive had two like that. What if im under section 504? Is this discrimination?