Rant: others sitting in on lectures

mybrowneyedgirl, BSN, RN · Sep 17, 2009

We all want to pass and some of us didn't get as lucky as you. I see your point, but I see theirs too. Good luck finding a compromise.

Boog'sCRRN246, RN · Sep 17, 2009

What's the point of having different sections and requiring registration for said sections if it's not going to enforced and it turns into a free-for-all?

AnnaN5 · Sep 17, 2009

I would bring it up to the instructor. Does everyone take the same exams? I have always had classes that the instructor tailored the exam to their lecture so unless they are taking the same exam I don't see the advantage of listening to your lectures.

MySimplePlan · Sep 17, 2009

Ruh-roh.

I see your point as well, but she is just the greatest instructor and resource. Everyone wants to share in the love.

Still - you have very valid complaints. Glad i don't have to moderate that one.

RN1982 · Sep 17, 2009

Maybe you should bring this up with the instructor?

J9G2008 · Sep 17, 2009

Oh, is THAT what's been happening??? I thought I was going crazy, because I didn't recognize people in class. I though maybe I was just not paying attention.

Do you go to HFCC? Is this the class with DD lecturing? And sorry, yes, I do talk too much in class, but it's usually because I'm clueless.

BabyLady, BSN, RN · Sep 17, 2009

Ok, I just need to get this off my chest. I was lucky enough to get the section I wanted with a great instructor, through the lottery this year (as well as the other 25-30 people or so that are there, too).
However, there are several people that seem to think the rules don't apply to them, and because they "don't like their teacher" or like mine "better" seem to think it's okay to come to a section in which they are not registered for. That's fine, whatever. BUT here is what I would like to say to those people:
1. Sit in the back and leave seat choices available to the people that "belong" there. You get what's left- not us!
2. Don't BRAG that you are there and receiving our handouts- which you are passing on to all your friends-as well as the handouts from "your" section!
3. In fact, just shut up altogether, because, frankly, I am sick of listening to my recorded lectures with your voice on there (usually spouting off wrong information anyway). If you weren't there, I wouldn't have to hear you on my recorder.
4. Don't save seats for each other, and quit giving me funny looks when I sit in "your" seat. I belong there- you don't.
Ok, I am stepping off my soap box for now. It just makes me mad. I follow the rules, and so many people don't. So next semester, can I just switch sections if I don't like my teacher?????

Yes, you can switch sections if you don't like your instructor.

Everyone has that right and I have done it a time or two myself.

However, I personally have never heard of this happening at a school...and the instructor is to blame..however...you are having a meltdown when you should be laughing.

Instructors teaching the same material to different sections don't always review exactly the same material or even provide the same exams.

The joke is going to be on them in the end.

PS: However, if there are not enough handouts at the end, if you don't get one (and I mean you..not your friend..but you)..raise your hand and tell the intructor...he'll probably rattle off something like, "Well, I brought enough for everyone in here."...it is HIS responsibility to make sure you get the handout....he'll figure it out.

Veruka · Sep 17, 2009

yes, i go to hfcc. jg, if those are the initials of your name, trust me, it is not you.

see, at hfcc we have a lottery system. at the end of first year you are given a list of sections (dates & times of lectures/clinicals), then you rank your preference. when you turn it into the nursing office you get a "lottery" number. when everyone has turned theirs in, they draw a number & thus the lottery begins. you get whatever section your lottery number falls to, according to your preferences. some get their first choice, some don't.

this year, you are right- i got lucky. there have been times when i wasn't so lucky, but ya know what? i went to my assigned class! there are only so many seats, and it just isn't fair if people that are registered for that class have to get whatever seats are left. yes, i know people want to "share the love" with (moderator edit) - because she really is awesome (last year i wasn't so sure. this year- love her!), but it's the simple principle of following the rules.

i have raised this with the instructor, and she is aware of the many complaints (trust me, it's not just me), and promises that it will not get out of hand, and that "her" people will always have seats and handouts. guess that's all i can ask for. like i said earlier, i was just ranting. if everyone was able to switch their section because they did not like their instructor, then nursing school would be a complete ***********! i believe they have the lottery for a reason.

island40 · Sep 17, 2009

this is totally off subject but i have been thinking of moving back home (Southfield) and the requirements to endorse my license to michigan are rediculous! They really protect their local nurses by having these requirements to endorse Michigan's nursing jobs are more likely to belong to a michigan graduate.

As a former instructor I would go to the dean if I didn't get satisfaction from the instructor. The college is providing a service and they do want to be responsive to their clients/students.

MySimplePlan · Sep 18, 2009

Yes, you can switch sections if you don't like your instructor.
Everyone has that right and I have done it a time or two myself.
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Hell will have frozen over at HFCC if switching instructors is allowed because one doesn't care for them.

morte, LPN, LVN · Sep 18, 2009

Yes, you can switch sections if you don't like your instructor.
Everyone has that right and I have done it a time or two myself.
However, I personally have never heard of this happening at a school...and the instructor is to blame..however...you are having a meltdown when you should be laughing.
Instructors teaching the same material to different sections don't always review exactly the same material or even provide the same exams.
The joke is going to be on them in the end.
PS: However, if there are not enough handouts at the end, if you don't get one (and I mean you..not your friend..but you)..raise your hand and tell the intructor...he'll probably rattle off something like, "Well, I brought enough for everyone in here."...it is HIS responsibility to make sure you get the handout....he'll figure it out.

you appear to be looking at this from two differnent pov....the stated problem is persons being in a class they were specifically NOT assigned to and participating in that class....not switching sections officially.