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[hahcna]

I have been in school with this same class for almost an entire semester. It's been great learning, labs, experience. There is a problem, I have a few classmates I believe are harassing me. I'm a good student and I've been working hard to get this far. This one classmate showed up early and was the only one in class, lights off, two days in a row and when I turned them on she rudely said,"you would do that." The next time I was early and she stated, "You would be here," again rude. The next time she asked my grade on an exam and I explained that I did okay. That wasn't good enough for her; so she asked how good is good? I explained that wasn't really important. This is when she turned to another student (the only one in there besides me) and said she must not have done good or she would say. Then the two of them went on to talk about me as though as was not in the room asking' "why I was so difficult. That all she wanted to know was how hard the test was. I ignore the rude behavior. The next day the girl yells at me in an observation lab about looking in her direction. And I mean she'd yelled in front of the instructor. I was shocked that this preschool behavior was allowed. They continued to laugh and mock me the entire class. I asked the instructor about what to do, but she said she would rather not be involved. I've been dealing with this for weeks and I'm paying to be there and learn. I need some advice on who to go to next. I have documented everything from day 1. Thanks in advance for reading.

[elija525]

This may be the least peaceful option but if it were me. I'd remind them of their impermanence and remind them that while, they may derive pleasure from my suffering, ultimately none of us last forever. That their desire to cause me pain will be short lived, and they will become the least of my concerns because everything is temporary. Idk what it is about saying that out loud to people, but it shifts their perspective a bit.. A more peaceful route would be to just ignore them but I know how easier said than done that is.

[dorkypanda]

civil confrontation with some people just won't help much and I have a feeling it may be the case with this lady here. Anyways, I think you should let it go and avoid her like the previous poster said. some people can't be talked to in a civil way and maybe they won't change their behavior regardless. just treat her like you would anyone else, polite and respectful .no need to go low to her level by being rude too because then you both will be butting heads(you don't want that!). I'm sorry you have to go through this horrendous experience.

Maybe in private you can tell your professor if it happens again.

[hahcna]

My professor said that he/she tunes us students out. So in that lab nothing was heard. It's almost not worth it anymore.

[RescueNinjaKy]

Tape record it, bring it to the head of the nursing department. Frankly I'm appalled at the way your instructor is handling it.

I would record the verbal abuse, then and an email to your professor with a cc to the head of the department and ask for advisement. If the professor continues to have a "I don't want to get involved attitude" then the head Will see that too

[jojo489]

Tape record it, bring it to the head of the nursing department. Frankly I'm appalled at the way your instructor is handling it.

I would record the verbal abuse, then and an email to your professor with a cc to the head of the department and ask for advisement. If the professor continues to have a "I don't want to get involved attitude" then the head Will see that too

I second that. Make sure in the email you refer to the fact that the professor said they didn't want to get involved so the department head is aware of that, too. Nursing school is hard enough, you don't need that nonsense.

[NurseGirl525, ASN, RN]

Is this just the one class? Will you ever see these people again? I guess for me I ignore crap like that. You are paying for an education, not for friends. Take the high road and just be better than the level they have stooped to. Learn how to develop thick skin now as you will need it in the workplace.