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WWMND?
I need advice on what to do about something involved with my nursing program.
The person that you have to basically run everything through and ask any questions is ummm well a total b!tch. Today, I needed to ask her about something, so on my breaks and lunch I searched for her and I got the run around that she was out doing something and should return shortly, well I had to be in class. Right after class I ran to the office to catch her and she said it is 4 I am leaving sorry. I asked anyway because its something I needed to know for Monday morning, I did not keep her from leaving and walked and asked my question. She told me no on what I asked and I asked why and the words out of her mouth was "Because I said so". To me that is unprofessional and rude. I am not the only person who has a problem with her and her manners. And not the first time she has caused an issue for me.
My question is should I take it up with her, or go above her and tell her boss how she treats people? Or just leave it alone?
I pay to go to school, so I am the costumer right? I should feel like my hard earned money and time and effort into class can in turn get some respect back right?
Re: WWMND?
I don't understand. You think this chick is a b!tch because:
1. she was busy working during your breaks
2. she was off work and wanted to go home instead of standing there answering your questions off the clock?
If I was trying to leave and people kept asking me questions even though I told them I'm trying to go home (especially after what seemed like a long/busy day) I'd be short with them too.
And no, paying for school does not earn you respect.
67/200
I changed my name
Yes she was unprofessional but so were you. All of my college professors had office hours and explicit ways to contact them outside of class...I'm sure this woman is no different. If it wasn't a life or death situation I would have followed protocol.
If she had given you this brush off even after you followed protocol then I would involve her superiors but I don't think it's necessary in this case.
Pretty much all of this. And I would need to know your question before I decided if her response was unprofessional. If you asked for an extension on a paper or something like that as she was walking out the door then I can see her response being what it was.
This.
My professors will not talk with me unless I schedule something with them. They have lives that don't revolve around students. Most of the time, they are busier than I am. It isn't fair of me to just expect them to talk to me.
However, if it bugs you that badly, take Jilly's advice and write an objective email to her and CC it to yourself and someone else in the department to get your answer.
She is not an instructor and does not have office hours, nor does she allow the front office to give out contact info. We are told to either find her, or leave a message (which never gets returned. The question I needed answered was very important and would have not otherwise been answered and I would have not been able to test. You can see the question above in my reply. This person is supposed to be our go to person for questions, problems, and any issues, but half the time you get hateful answers, no answers, or rude b!tchiness.
Is it possible that by telling you if you could have another person you would be given advance knowledge of what your skills would be? As in are there only 1 or 2 skills that would require a lift so if she said you could have it you would know the skill?
So what is she if she isn't an instructor? Who hires her for this program? Where would you even go to make a complaint about her? If she truly is not doing what she is being hired to do (be there for your questions, etc.) and it is detrimental to your ability to succeed in this course, then you could file a complaint. But unless you have proof or other people are willing to come forward then I don't know how much would happen.
If it were me and I truly thought that I was justified in my requests and done everything in my power to reach her, then I would file a complaint through the appropriate channels. I would also start documenting all of your contact attempts and past ones that you specifically remember, as well as her response or lack thereof. They might not do anything now but if you end up failing or getting a bad grade you may be able to use that to get a retest or something.