Disturbing to anyone else???? NEED HELP.

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Last week in our first 4 hour lecture with our Psych instructor (2nd yr NS) she apologized up front if she offends anyone because she is used to letting the "F" word fly and hopes it won't be a problem.

She also told us a simple way to remember the SE for cholinergic drugs:

Can't See

Can't Pee

Can't Spit

Can't Sh*t.

Am I being too touchy or is this extremely unprofessional coming from an instructor???

In addition to that (if that isn't enough), we were told it was against the rules to eat or drink in this classroom that is being loaned to us (by DON). If any of us are caught violating the rules, we can lose the classroom. The first night of instruction, this same instructor was 1/2 hr into her lecture and made the announcement that she cannot teach for 4 hours without water and proceeded to get her drink and brought it to the podium. Now many students are bringing in coffee, pepsi and food. Do I rat??? I am so uncomfortable. Please help.

Specializes in OB.

didnt the OP say this "instructor' is a second year student- and not really an instructor instructor- y'know, worked as a nurse, has an MSN....

puts a different light on it for me

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didnt the OP say this "instructor' is a second year student- and not really an instructor instructor- y'know, worked as a nurse, has an MSN....

puts a different light on it for me

I believe she meant it was her (the op) second year of nursing school.

It shouldn't matter regardless.

steph

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Specializes in LTC/Skilled Care/Rehab.
Next time she drops an F-bomb, raise your hand and ask her to clarify 'what the F she's talking about" ;)

seriously ,totally unprofessional, and I would in your shoes leave an anonymous note with her higher ups.

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Thanks for the laugh!!!

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Specializes in Foot Care.

Check with the Student Union to see if there are regulations on how much break time per hour of class time you are allowed. If your institution is like mine was, the ratio was 10 minutes per hour - or 40 minutes total for a 4 hour class. Maybe you can petition with your class members to have a half-time break of 30 minutes so that everyone can have their coffee / water / bathroom break at a mutually agreeable time, without interruption to class time or breaking rules regarding use of the room.

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Puh-leeze. She sounds like a riot.

I agree. Teachers like that, usually comes up with some of the most unique ways to help you remember your stuff, and makes it interesting. Guess it depends on your personality. But like the others say, if this is your only problem.. let it go. No one should have to speak for even an hour non stop without even a sip of water.

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As far as the drinks go, every instructor I've had has to give their little speech about having no drinks in the classroom, it's part of the syllabus and a campus rule. But do they enforce it???? Not really.

Since I have already passed my Psych class, I would have LOVED to learned the SE the way she taught you. Anything to help me learn, and that certainly would have stuck in my head :chuckle .

BUT, the f-bomb should never fly....:nono:

Good luck!

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She also told us a simple way to remember the SE for cholinergic drugs:

Can't See

Can't Pee

Can't Spit

Can't Sh*t.

Thanks- I'll never forget this now!

Lighten up a bit. Would you speak in front of a group for 4 hours without a drink? I'm lucky to make it 30 minutes. As far as the other students eating and drinking, you are not responsible for them, let the instructor handle it. :nurse:

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Wait until you get to neuro and learn the 12 cranial nerves- we got an offensive to some, laughable to most mnemonic.OOOTTAFVGVAH. Modesty prevents its posting but suffice it to say it is an oldie developed for then predominately male med students and mentions touching the virgin female. I still remember it though. Don't freak out about the small stuff- nsg school is hard enough.

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Dear Student,

I am an experienced nurse and taught 2 years ago-nursing school is difficult-talk with your other students about the situation with your teacher-it is ok to talk to the teacher and tell her that you are offended by her use of profanity and that since the students have been told to not drink in class that the teacher drinking is not appropriate. If the students have been told by don that they can't drink, then you can't-I would first talk with the teacher and tell her that her use of profanity is offensive to you-you are standing up for your principles and values-if you get a bad reply then you can go to the don-without feeling like you are telling on the person-if other students are offended too then all of you can feel comfortable as a group talking to the teacher-not in class-ask for an appointment, and discuss with her in her office-then it is non-threatening, but you are standing up for your values-there is no place anywhere for profanity-I am sure there are rules in the school of nursing or if it is in college against this-this is beyond "academic freedom" Know that you are not the only one probably feeling like this. I agree with you-it is inappropriate and unprofessional. good luck in your career.

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Having been a student, staff nurse, and an instructor, I can assure you that your instructor is one of many "Colorful" people you will meet in your travels! I love the pneumonic! My students still call me for guidance 4 years after I quit teaching. I was an instructor who did on occasion let an inappropriate word slip in class, but in the clinical setting, I was always professional, even when provoked. Relax, and realize that our best learning experiences come from behaviors we wish to emulate, and behaviors we wish to avoid.

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All I can say is that if that stuff bothers you now...better find another line of work!! I have heard all kinds of language (including being cussed out and called some nasty things in spanish) Gotta apply the "Serenity Prayer". Learn at this early stage of the game how to pick your battles! Some are just not worth it!!!! You can't change someones elses behavior--just your own. I also loved the memonic!!! Mzliz I am glad that you acknowledged that you will meet many "colorful" people in your career! Got that right! Just read some of the other threads!

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Specializes in ortho/neuro/general surgery.

Can't See

Can't Pee

Can't Spit

Can't Sh*t.

I love it! Now I won't forget that! This instructor sounds like she'll be great in clinicals, too.

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