annoying students!!!!

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I know there have been many of these threads before but I have to vent! I am usually quiet in class, keep to myself, get my work done and do well in the class. Somehow some of the students in my classes pick up on the fact that I do well and they gravitate to me for answers. I do not know these people! They only talk to me when they want something- what the homework assignment was, what the answer to a homework question was, what the class notes were, they want to borrow my lab book or textbook or a pen or whatever else. These people aren't friendly to me, they NEVER EVER speak to me unless they want something!

Does anyone else have this problem? What can I say when someone I don't know comes up to me (and interrupts whatever I'm doing) and asks for the answer to a problem on the homework that I took the time to figure out? It's not like they don't have 4-5 other friends in the class they can't work this out with- they just want to use me for the answer then leave me alone. So what can I say without being totally rude?

Specializes in ICU, PACU, Cath Lab.

Well...one thing is for sure, no one will be there to tell them the answers on their NCLEX..

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I am too usually seen as the smart guy in the classroom. Life is not fair.... I try to be a nice person. You can ask me about any question. Its not a big problem. If I have the answer to a question, I'll give it to you. I draw the line at cheating, b/c im not risking getting kicked out of school for you.

I dont mind feeling used b/c although im the guy you run to for answers I will be that same guy to ask you for pencils, scantron, pens, paper, notes, change for snacks out of the vending machine, gum, mints, audiotapes, or copies of any important worksheets. The way I get people to stop bothering me is to delegate tasks. If one person out of a clique refuses to do anything for me, I shut out the whole clique from asking me anything. And I can really be an itch if you know what I mean.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Pediatrics, Geriatrics.

I will go to the ends of the earth to help out my friends. Friends being defined as a mutual helping, sharing, supporting relationship.

But when it comes to slackers that only want to interact with me in hopes of getting help with their work, and at no other time....i don't think so.

My work is my work. I am not getting paid to provide you with an education. There are plenty of instructors and study guides to do that job. If you hate me for it, think I am arrogant, or selfish....or just plain get your panties in a wad about it...OH FREAKING WELL.

Next time, just smile and say that you think the question should be directed towards the instructor, and leave it at that.

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You need to learn to be assertive. Being assertive does not mean that you are being aggressive or mean. Just simply standing up for yourself, while getting your point and feelings across.

Someone else mentioned giving them the wrong answers. As fun as that would be, that is kinda passive agressive and probably would not be the most mature thing to do.

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Specializes in CCRN, TNCC SRNA.

Or say what my boyfriend would say "Who the $#@! are you?"

Oh yeah, that's what I said! :devil:

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Specializes in PEDS ~ PP ~ NNB & LII Nursery.

Look at the bigger picture bigmona, when it is all said and done, anyone in nursing school that doesn't take the time to learn the material and understand it won't pass the NCLEX and their education will be useless. You can't just 'know the right answer' to pass it, you have to actually UNDERSTAND and be able to APPLY that knowledge to become a Registered Nurse by passing that final Exam.

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happy new year to all:welcome:

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Specializes in PEDS ~ PP ~ NNB & LII Nursery.

Wow, when I posted I didn't realize this thread was over 2 years old. I suspect bigmona won't being needing my comment any longer... :imbar

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Apparently, this problem will always be there. One day though their luck is going to run out...and hopefully no one will be hurt. Alot of these younger girls do not take nursing school as seriously as they should and try to get by like they did in high school. Take the high road, be polite but assertive, in other words help them but don't let them think you are there to support them in this endeavor. You have enough to worry about covering your own self. Good luck.

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Specializes in SNF.

I am not the smartest...I mean I have to study hard....but I hate that..

I dont show off what I get but I am very proud when I get the hard earned

I also dislike the know it all, or the one who got 108 on the quiz and is bickering over 2 points when they already have over 100...come on!!:devil:

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I remember something I used to hear alot with regards to these type of things..." People will only treat you the way you let them" It holds alot of truth!:idea:

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Specializes in Nursing Ed, Ob/GYN, AD, LTC, Rehab.
I am not the smartest...I mean I have to study hard....but I hate that..

I dont show off what I get but I am very proud when I get the hard earned

I also dislike the know it all, or the one who got 108 on the quiz and is bickering over 2 points when they already have over 100...come on!!:devil:

I have to confess i am this student you are speaking of. I know alot of people feel that way but 2 points is 2 points the same value to you as to me. Why you might be fighting for 2 points for a B and me for a A doesnt make either of the two less important, its all about personal standards and we should remember that its a competion with ourselves not eachother. So next time that student in your class is crying over 2 points and their A think of me :)

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