What would you do if your instructor insulted you in front of the hole class?

[mama4girls]

Just recently I had a friend of mine cut my hair. She did take off more then I would have liked so its a little short and since my hair is naturally curly when she cut all the dead ends off it really curled up!! Anyway when I showed up to my A&P class the instructor started out our lecture as "look guys she got a new do, or she stuck her hand in a light socket" I thought it was pretty rude but I just blew it off and replied "Ha Ha very funny'' Then the next night at lab I went up to his desk to have my lab graded and he asks me what everyone thought of my new hair. I said "most people like it" then he tells me ''well what if their just trying not to hurt your feelings'' Then he says "you do look alot different I almost had to ask for your ID when you came into class last night" Maybe I'm being over sensitive but I really feel like he was out of line. I'm not sure what to do. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[caliotter3]

Very, very well said SMK1. Have seen, or experienced myself, what you are talking about. One should never rock the boat in nrsg school.

[arabmagic]

I have a teacher that gets pleasure out of making students uncomfortable, putting them on the spot, embarrassing them and making rude comments. Nobody likes or respects her as a teacher but we know we just have to make it through this class!!!!

I tell myself it's good practice. Stuff like this bothers me & I need to learn to let it roll off my back. Because unfortunately, her attitude is probably NOTHING in comparison to what I will have to deal with one day when I am a nurse.... whether it's an irate patient, impatient doctor, coworker, difficult family member of a patient, etc. etc.

So I just look at it as one more aspect of learning for this class. Either you say nothing & ignore it (like our entire class is doing right now ~ we don't even respond to her "jokes" or anything ~ it's total silence & she doesn't even seem to notice, or care). OR.... say something to him that gets the point across in a firm & business like manner. And just remember..... only a few more weeks!!!! :)

[wayunderpaid]

I have a friend in nursg school who talked back to the teachers. She did not last long... I have to agree that this teacher is rude, inconsiderate, and a total jerk. If you can live without making a big fuss, do so. If not, report him to a superior. 3 weeks is not a long time, as you well said.

Good luck! (Your hair is probably fine)

You can look at it from a different perspective: May be he had a thing for your hair before this happen, now he is angry you cut it off. Take it as a compliment (!)

Wayunderpaid