Nursing student getting abuse from instructor

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So, I've started nursing. Second day on my first clinical training. And my instructor keeps yelling at me for not working fast enough, and making mistakes that are not really a big deal. Like forgetting to remove my gloves before touching the door to someone's bathroom. If I'm yelled at I will forget something i know how to do. This teacher isn't the type yoi csn feel comfortable talking to or going to for help. They just make you feel so stupid for wanting help or even trying. I feel like dropping out of school but don't want to give them that satisfaction what do I do to make this a better learning experience for me, so I csn learn better work faster. And be a better student.

Help me please!

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Is your screen name your real name? If so, you might want to change it. Your clinical instructor, or anyone else from your nursing program, could read your posts here as this is a public site. You don't want any negative repercussions from posting here.

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No its not my real name

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Specializes in MCH,NICU,NNsy,Educ,Village Nursing.

While, if your instructor is as hateful as you say he/she is, she is wrong.......I will say this: 1) Infection control: what did you learn about gloves in your lab? When are they supposed to be worn and taken off? Don't get sloppy with them. Your instructor's FIRST priority is patient safety.

2) If you have these issues with your instructor, how much are you gossiping about him/her? It does get back to the teacher. Unfortunately, some people are vindictive.

3) Do your best. Follow standards that you re taught, and no excuses when you goof up.

4) If you feel like you need to, ask for a time in her office to have a discussion about what YOU can do to improve. Take the responsibility. Study. If need be, go to the program director---with documented proof of the "abuse"....but NEVER without proof should you go and use the word "abuse". It will not bode well for you.

5). Chalk this up to learning/teaching styles that are different. Unfortunate for you perhaps, but it can also be a strength in the end. It can help you learn how to deal successfully with difficult people if you don't give up, if you persevere, and if you work hard to demonstrate competency.

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Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab.
what do I do to make this a better learning experience for me, so I csn learn better work faster. And be a better student.

Help me please!

Listen to your instructor, duh. "I did something wrong and was told not to do it and now Im being abused" No its called they are trying to teach you and your little know it all attitude isn't helping. Get over yourself and take the lessons.

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Specializes in ICU, Military.

I'm going to go out on a limb and guess the OP is a millenial. Touching a door without removing gloves is most likely a violation of hospital policy and very much a "big deal" in terms of infection control. A novice such as yourself should be called out for this behavior. I applaud your clinical instructor for this as he/she is ensuring you dont pick up bad habits such as this before you are even licensed. Learn from your instructor and quit playing the part of a victim.

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Listen to your instructor, duh. "I did something wrong and was told not to do it and now Im being abused" No its called they are trying to teach you and your little know it all attitude isn't helping. Get over yourself and take the lessons.

Why do you think her attitude is "know it all"?

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I'm going to go out on a limb and guess the OP is a millenial. Touching a door without removing gloves is most likely a violation of hospital policy and very much a "big deal" in terms of infection control. A novice such as yourself should be called out for this behavior. I applaud your clinical instructor for this as he/she is ensuring you dont pick up bad habits such as this before you are even licensed. Learn from your instructor and quit playing the part of a victim.

She should be corrected but not berated or yelled at, no matter what her age is.

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Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory.
Why do you think her attitude is "know it all"?

"...making mistakes that are really no big deal." OP has barely started her program but already knows what is a big deal and what isn't. Bodes poorly. Whatever your instructor says is a big deal is a big deal.

Shouldn't use words like "yelling" unless the instructor's voice can be heard down the hall. "Abuse" is another overused word; don't use it unless paired with a quote that most of us would agree was abusive.

Maybe the instructor is just trying to prepare her students for the real world. If the OP does graduate and lands her first thrown-to-the-wolves job, she may then appreciate her mean instructor for giving her a solid foundation.

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Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory.
She should be corrected but not berated or yelled at, no matter what her age is.

We don't know if berating or yelling occurred; we weren't there. Without specific examples and quotes, those words are used subjectively.

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Specializes in SCRN.

This happened at my college as well- we had an instructor who would yell similar to what you are describing; some students shrugged it off, others were uncomfortable. If you are uncomfortable, find courage to speak to the instructor IN PRIVATE, and use the "I- statements": "My perception is that I am being yelled at while at the lecture/clinical. I do not learn best in such condition, and would benefit from other approach." And listen to what the instructor has to say.

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I'm going to go out on a limb and guess the OP is a millenial.

Man, can we not do that generational silliness around here? That bit wasn't even relevant to your post.

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