Fundamentals instructor doesn't teach.

[Axmann, RN, BSN, NREMT-B]

I am genuinely concerned about my fundamentals instructor. It's to the point where it could probably be borderline reported to the State Board of Nursing.

Here's what a typical class session looks like:

-Instructor reads from a PowerPoint she didn't create and doesn't explain things further or answer questions.

-Instructor has us "discuss" "mini-case studies". This is key-word for everyone socializes while the instructor goes around and socializes.

-Someone inevitably complains, and she gives us **** and tells us "just do your reading". In other words, we are required to teach all of the content to ourselves.

-We read the entire fundamentals book and our exams feature content we don't even have access to. When we complain, they throw the "these are NCLEX-style questions" blanket-excuse at us, even though the questions are so bad there have been times the answer was 100% unrelated to the question.

Let me put it this way: I am actually worried about anyone who has this instructor taking care of patients.

Concerns have been raised all the way to the program chair. The situation is still pending.

My question: if this avenue fails, is there a way to raise concerns with my state BoN?

[OCRN3]

Nurses are not taught how to be good classroom teachers unless the get a MSN ed degree. That could be part of the problem. Fundamental is generally an"easy" subject, hopefully your instructors improve as you go on. I have had my own experience with instructors reading the PowerPoint, but i read and did my own research on what I did not understand.

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[HappyWife77, BSN, RN]

Why do people always complain when teachers read power points.....? Would you like a song and dance to go with the show?

Maybe served dinner or a dessert?

I get that it gets monotonous and even boring....but what the heck do people want?

It's material that has to be covered...its dry, yes we know that already.

Stop complaining.

[sweetgirl61399]

I just got out of critical care (barely!) with a teacher like that. We were so used to teachers elaborating the material and actually teaching. However, my teacher read from the powerpoints and practically the book verbatim. Although what I learned was that most of what she said was important. She refused to give us study guides or do a review since that's not going to prepare us for the nclex. So, after my experience I have a hard time feeling sorry for anyone who complains of the little things like that. You have to take your studying into your own hands with nursing school. They can't just say everything you need to know, you'd be there all day. I'm sure your teacher is doing their requirements by reading the powerpoints. What I would suggest is asking questions with each slide you are truly unsure of the material. But you should be reading the material before class since lecture is usually meant to reinforce the content. Get a tutor, study buddy, whatever you need. Complain on your teacher reviews at the end of the class. I don't think the board of nursing would care frankly since they are doing their job. You just need to do yours. Sorry to be so blunt.

[morte, LPN, LVN]

go back and reread, op said "teacher" refuses to answer any questions.

I just got out of critical care (barely!) with a teacher like that. We were so used to teachers elaborating the material and actually teaching. However, my teacher read from the powerpoints and practically the book verbatim. Although what I learned was that most of what she said was important. She refused to give us study guides or do a review since that's not going to prepare us for the nclex. So, after my experience I have a hard time feeling sorry for anyone who complains of the little things like that. You have to take your studying into your own hands with nursing school. They can't just say everything you need to know, you'd be there all day. I'm sure your teacher is doing their requirements by reading the powerpoints. What I would suggest is asking questions with each slide you are truly unsure of the material. But you should be reading the material before class since lecture is usually meant to reinforce the content. Get a tutor, study buddy, whatever you need. Complain on your teacher reviews at the end of the class. I don't think the board of nursing would care frankly since they are doing their job. You just need to do yours. Sorry to be so blunt.

[Kuriin, BSN, RN]

At least responders are not giving meds. God knows what kind of trouble we'd all be in if it was since most if not all of them seem to miss "does not answer questions".

[Hygiene Queen]

At least responders are not giving meds. God knows what kind of trouble we'd all be in if it was since most if not all of them seem to miss "does not answer questions".

Paying attention to details in an online post is nothing like paying attention to detail in a real life wherein someone's welfare is actually in your hands.

I think you're being a wee bit extreme.

[Kuriin, BSN, RN]

Lol, yes, I know. It was more sarcasm; but, the fact of the matter is, people need to actually read what the OP said. A teacher refusing to answer questions is NO teacher and should NOT be teaching.

[HappyWife77, BSN, RN]

Sorry abt that OP.

What are the questions she refused to answer?

[ThePrincessBride, MSN, RN, NP]

You are extrapolating. Academics do not reflect one's clinical practice or bed side manner and for you to insinuate that is slanderous and could get you in deep trouble. I would focus on learning as much as you can from the textbook and notes. You are going to have some terrible instructors who don't teach...welcome to college. Welcome to nursing school.

Academics do not reflect one's clinical practice or bed side manner and for you to insinuate that is slanderous and could get you in deep trouble.

OK, this thread has officially jumped the shark. Get your barbs in quickly... this one's not long for the world.

[liberated847]

I am genuinely concerned about my fundamentals instructor. It's to the point where it could probably be borderline reported to the State Board of Nursing. Here's what a typical class session looks like: -Instructor reads from a PowerPoint she didn't create and doesn't explain things further or answer questions. -Instructor has us "discuss" "mini-case studies". This is key-word for everyone socializes while the instructor goes around and socializes. -Someone inevitably complains and she gives us **** and tells us "just do your reading". In other words, we are required to teach all of the content to ourselves. -We read the entire fundamentals book and our exams feature content we don't even have access to. When we complain, they throw the "these are NCLEX-style questions" blanket-excuse at us, even though the questions are so bad there have been times the answer was 100% unrelated to the question. Let me put it this way: I am actually worried about anyone who has this instructor taking care of patients. Concerns have been raised all the way to the program chair. The situation is still pending. My question: if this avenue fails, is there a way to raise concerns with my state BoN?[/quote']

After reading this I'm still amazed at people talking bad about online programs, if this is what you get in the classroom I'd rather go online and make the most out of my education without this nonsense.

[ThePrincessBride, MSN, RN, NP]

OK this thread has officially jumped the shark. Get your barbs in quickly... this one's not long for the world.[/quote']Why? Because I'm stating the obvious ? Making unfounded accusations that can ruin someone's livelihood is never okay in my book. Unless the op has witnessed the teacher practice in an unsafe manner at the bed side, he or she should keep those suspicions out of formal complaints.