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Why won't my instructors answer emails I have sent to them? I had valid questions regarding ATI testing which I sent to my "lecture" instructor, and another email to my "clinical" instructor regarding something else that was very important. Keep in mind that I rarely send emails to my instructors. I find it difficult to believe that they did not get the email--therefore, for some reason they have decided to ignore the email (its been approx 2 wks). Many other students have commented on this happening to them throughout the semester--so it really came as no surprise--but I think this is outrageous. How difficult is it to hit the reply button, type a few words, and hit send? Needless to say, this behavior combined with other bad, unprofessional behavior (one example among many: taking "favorite" students to lunch and telling them how much she hates 2 particular students who, by the way, served in the military-the "favorites" told this to me and at least 8 other students), has led me to believe that at least one of these instructors is mentally unstable and the other is just plain rude. It really makes me furious and wonder what kind of person this instructor is when she says she "hates" or "can't stand" or whatever about students who served in the military--sacrificing themselves and possibly their lives--to keep ignorant people like her safe:madface:. Granted, I didn't hear it come from her lips--but with everything else I see from her--I absolutely believe that she said it. She disgusts me.

Yeah, we have lots of whining and lots of unnecessary gossip.

Thank you so much. That was a great post--it made me chuckle! And you are so right.

I understand what you are saying; I have tons of other books and resources that I use--I spend most of my waking hours studying and I know that they are not there to spoon feed me; however, I would not give this person credit for being a "guide" or "facilitator" and she is certainly doing me no favors.

I am just curious as to what others would think if this happened to them. In lecture, we were beginning a series of 25 point quizzes and everyone was sitting there waiting for the quiz to be handed out . . . then the instructor says, "bring all of your backbacks or whatever up to the front of the room and put them against the wall." So we did. Then she says, "everything, purses too." One student was so offended she said, "I have a tissue in my pocket--do you want to look at that too!?". Personally, I found it offensive. I did not get this far by cheating and don't appreciate being treated like a child. Apparently, most of the class agrees with me--but what can you do? It is obvious she does not think the nursing students are trustworthy. One time, when trying to stress a point, the instructor said to the class, "now repeat after me" and made the whole class repeat what she said. I was so offended by this that I can't even remember what it was that she was trying to stress. It has gotten to the point where some students are so disgusted, they get up and leave class while the instructor is still lecturing. Needless to say, my instructor(s) never cease to amaze me.:bowingpur

Exactly. Well said.

Thanks for your advice. I worked for a large law firm for 15 years, so I know the importance and benefit of keeping tract of dates, times, what was said/done, etc. It is my nature to "lay low", as I am a quiet person; however, when I graduate (or fail) I am prepared to take action to make it clear exactly what was done by this unprofessional nursing instructor. Sometimes I wonder how many nursing students (that would have made excellent nurses) quit because of her--as she has a reputation for this type of treatment towards students. Also, I find it difficult to learn from someone like her (she spends more time discussing her personal life than nursing when lecturing). Not only that, but anyone can read powerpoint outloud, right?

That's a great story! Thanks for your input too--I really appreciate it. It's hard cuz, I really don't have anyone to talk to about this problem. So thanks for your response!

Just to clarify . . . this nursing instructor is not my clinical instructor; what she did has nothing to do with pushing me to make me better or to prepare me (well, maybe prepare me for the fact that there are difficult and rotten people in this world). What she did is more along the lines of what you would see in highschool. I am just absolutely appalled that this instructor is allowed to treat people this way with no consequences for her unprofessional, bad behavior. Like I said before, she is paid to teach me--not bully me. If I posted what this instructor actually did, you would all be shocked.

How do you deal with a nursing instructor who is a bully, uses intimidation tactics, has an enormous amount of power and is completely unprofessional and unfair? I find myself "blacklisted" for no reason, and I feel like quitting everyday. I am able to maintain a B average in nursing and A&P, but if being a nurse means dealing with people like this--I just don't think I have the stomach for it. I wouldn't let this nursing instructor take care of my dog. She is an absolute disgrace to her profession and is not caring or thoughtful. It's so frustrating, as nursing school is difficult enough, without having your instructor making life even more miserable. I understand that nursing school is like a "boot camp"; however, this behavior I am dealing with is just so over the top. Another note, this nursing instructor's reputation precedes her: for the past 2 years--other nursing students have warned me about this instructor, and currently I would estimate about 90% of the nursing students think she is horrific. Even others that work at the school have warned me not to cross her or go to the Dean (apparently, she intimidates co-workers and the Dean too). I have also been told by "others" at the school that she has not been fired for her behavior as nursing educators are difficult to recruit nowadays. They also told me that if they had a dollar for every student that told them a nightmare story--they would be millionaires. I would be more detailed about the exact things that have occurred, but I fear that would make it too simple to identify the persons involved. What I will say is that I paid the school and this "instructor" alot of money to teach me--not bully me and treat me with such disrespect and contempt. Although I will freely admit that I am only human and have made mistakes in my life--in this particular instance, I have done absolutely nothing wrong. Any advice or encouragement would be appreciated. Thanks.

I wear my emotions on my face--and have been informed that I cannot look nervous or unsure of myself at clinical--or I will fail clinical. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.