Claycomb97

Hi ProfRN4. We currently use Docucare and are considering switching to Neehr Perfect. Can you describe some advantages and disadvantages of Neehr Perfect. I am pretty proficient in DocuCare, but its hard to use a clinical tool because you can't fully assess student's critical thinking.

I agree with the above comments. This type of behavior should never be tolerated regardless of who is perpetrating it (instructor, co-worker, etc.). This is a prime example of bullying and this type of demeaning behavior should not be tolearted in the nursing profession. We are professionals and it sad when one who is hired to portray professionalism and teach professionalism to the next generation of nurses cannot be a professional herself. I would not only make the clinical liason or education departement aware of the situation but also inform the school of nursing (dean, director, clinical faculy chair, whomever) of this behavior. Be prepared to provide examples of the behavior. Keep us posted on what turns out!

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One thing I would like to comment on is that what is a "C" in your program? Where I am an instructor a C is 80%-87%. I know that sounds an extremly hard grade to attain, and for many students it is, but with NCLEX becoming more difficult, and practice in general being more technical we need safe, knowledgeable nurses in our ranks! That being said, I have some "C" students that are doing tremendous in clinical. They know the content, but they just have a difficult time when it comes to studying for class. Remember, exams are very subjective to the content being taught. Instructors strive to put on exams what might be on NCLEX, but that is impossible 100% of the time. I feel that if you are honestly putting forth the effort needed to pass your content and are doing well in clinical, you will be just as good nurse as the "A" students. Maybe the "A" student in your class could give you some study tips? Even though clinical is scary and intimidating you shouldn't look at it that way. It is an opportunity for you to take what you learned in class and apply it to real life situations. After clinical ask yourself, "what did I learn today?", "How does this relate to what my instructors taught in class?". If you still have concerns I strongly recommend you meet with your instructors-remember they should be there to help you learn the content, not hinder it. Best of luck to you. I do have to add-our C students did pass NCLEX:heartbeat