Today I worked with THE MOST WONDERFUL nurse in clinicals, the kind that really knows her stuff, pushes you to learn, shows you how to do things and asks you to demonstrate what you've learned. I've did more today than I've done in the past two months! Towards the end of my shift, she said, "you know, it's weird...where I'm from (the Phillipines), your professor would be teaching you these things. Where is she?"
That's a good question - the student/staff ratio is pretty rough (10/1) and most days my teacher seems to dump us on a nurse without consulting with the nurse first to see if they are willing to take a student. And some, as you can imagine, are really REALLY less than enthusiastic (people are busy, I understand). Which leads to a pretty mediocre experience. For those of you who are hitting roadblocks in trying to get the most out of your clinicals or at least learn your skills, how do you work around less than great clinical experiences. I'm trying to be proactive without being pushy but I'm worried that when I end this program (it's accelerated, so the clock is ticking), I might not have the clinical skills I need to feel comfortable practicing.
Try to think of it this way...you are there for YOU not them, and you will deal with difficult people your entire life..You just need to practice your patience, don't take it personal or make it seem like it is bothering you...after a while you'll ignore it and won't let it get to you.
Also, there are SO MANY other students that didn't get in, I know so many people that changed their career choice because they couldn't get in, I've seen many cry and WISH they were in the program even if they had to deal with difficult people...so just be grateful that you get this opportunity and use all that energy on trying harder, it'll all be worth it in the end :) Show them you can do it!
Mrs.Angel
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Try to think of it this way...you are there for YOU not them, and you will deal with difficult people your entire life..You just need to practice your patience, don't take it personal or make it seem like it is bothering you...after a while you'll ignore it and won't let it get to you.
Also, there are SO MANY other students that didn't get in, I know so many people that changed their career choice because they couldn't get in, I've seen many cry and WISH they were in the program even if they had to deal with difficult people...so just be grateful that you get this opportunity and use all that energy on trying harder, it'll all be worth it in the end :) Show them you can do it!