Saw an angry clinical instructor...

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For the last two weeks, as I was walking to my office in the hospital, I've passed by a clinical instructor and her students from a local university nursing program. She gathers them in a hallway that serves as a seating area for visitors.

this woman has, every time I've seen her, been literally ranting and raving at her gaggle of students. I've heard her call them stupid, lazy, slow-witted. Heard her practically yelling that they will never survive as a nurse. Seen her literally rip their care plans to shreds and toss it on the floor.

it is all I can do to not stop and put her in her place, but I'm pretty new at this hospital and am not sure how that'd go over.

Should I confront her about this behavior? Would there be a contact at the hospital that would deal with the college staff? Should I just mind my business? ****** me off to see this reprobate treating students like this.

Your best bet is to contact the school directly and report your concerns.

Specializes in Nurse Scientist-Research.

Bortaz! We would love an update if you had one. I think so many of us feel past scars when we hear stories like you told.

Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

I was out sick the last few days, so nothing new to report. Still waiting to see if they want me to meet with the school bigwigs. I got an email forwarded from CNO showing me that she'd addressed it with the school hierarchy. They might not decide to meet with me, but I am at least confident that it has been moved along the chain.

I did notice today that there was a different clinical instructor on the floor.

Specializes in Nurse Scientist-Research.

I did notice today that there was a different clinical instructor on the floor.

Sounds very promising!

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