I repeatedly have said I will not be surprised at the actions of those who have power over others BUT I recently had ANOTHER eye opening discussion. This individual is a LPN and has gone back to school to pursue her dream of becoming a RN. She is a long time friend who I had told to call if she needed help (does not attend the university I work at). She asked if I had any suggestion for success in one of the classes she is currently taking. She advised the first day of class, the instructor stated "I am not here to teach you". The instructor went on to let the class know they did not know "crap". Less than five students passed the first test and the highest score was in the lower eighties. The instructor told the class this score was too high to earn on her test. I am appalled at this story and even though I do not teach where this student attends classes, I am embarrassed this person is a faculty member who is to facilitate education for future nurses. This instructor's behavior is a form of bullying and a perfect text book definition of horizontal violence in nursing. What SHOULD happen? The entire class should file a formal grievance and after an investigation, this educator should be turned out to the community for more opportunities. End of story. I cannot comprehend why nursing instructor(s) are allowed to treat students in any manner that does not provide integrity, dignity, and respect.
In order to stop bullying and horizontal violence in nursing we must all stand tall and against this type of behavior. This is unacceptable....what will you do when you see this behavior? Keep quiet and allow it to go on or speak out against it? By keeping quiet, we are saying it is acceptable.
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