I really hope this one can stay in General...I'd hate to think I unwittingly scared the bejeebers out of a poor undergrad.
Was rereading Echo Heron the other day, and her bout through nursing school made me remember (NOT fondly) my own school days. I swear, I think I'd rather have a gun to my head than repeat that experience.
One memory that stands out had to do with this teacher (still can not stand her) who was so blamed power-mad, every little thing became a stand-off. Our first week, she laughed at me (and anyone else who did the same) when I mispronounced a term. Me being me, when she goofed later that same week, I called her on it. (I am a bit vengeful, and no, normal lymph nodes are NOT hard and tender!)
We were in lab one day, and I started to not feel that great...so I excused myself, went to the bathroom, and passed out cold. Made it to the infirmary, where I was presented with a + flu test and a ticket home. Even with the head nurse's report that I was contagious, had a 103 fever and could NOT finish lab, that witch still tried to give me a U. A big U, at that.
I know it's not nice. I know it's not Christian, but I hate that woman to this day.
Specializes in Cardiology, Oncology, Hospice,IV Therapy.
I had an instructor who was always picking on me, yelling at me, degrading me. I was a nervous wreck the whole time and had a low opinion of myself. At the end of the semester she admitted that she was hard on me, couldn't seem to tell me why. My next instructor complimented me on my skills and made me think that maybe I'm not so stupid after all. After 30 years of nursing I still think of her and how her encouragement helped me.
Sue Damonas, BSN
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I had an instructor who was always picking on me, yelling at me, degrading me. I was a nervous wreck the whole time and had a low opinion of myself. At the end of the semester she admitted that she was hard on me, couldn't seem to tell me why. My next instructor complimented me on my skills and made me think that maybe I'm not so stupid after all. After 30 years of nursing I still think of her and how her encouragement helped me.