Bullying In Nursing School

Bullying in nursing school is a topic that we all need to address.
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[@dustydarrius5318]

A girl who used to bully me in high school is a nurse now. I think most bullies use this title as a "Look, I'm a good person because I help people now" type of mask to keep appearances out in public when people start to think negatively of their abusive behaviors.

[@carriehopewell389]

I did my nurse training 10 years ago. I was 26. I was harassed by a group of 50 something aged women, really negative people. I reported it and it got worse. I qualified and I still have them giving me crap and dirty looks when I see them in the supermarket TEN years on lol. Some people never get out of the high school bully mindset. They seem to need a group to try and take new nurses down with silence, ignoring, rumours etc.

[@tonawhitaker3416]

I wish I saw this post earlier. I was bullied as a new nurse. The experience was so bad, I resigned to take another position elsewhere. It happened mostly in front on patients, which was even more humiliating. The patients also felt bad for me. While in nursing school an instructor told the class "Nurses eat their young". She further explained that more experienced nurses sometimes bully less experienced nurses. So nurses will eat their "young" as in "experience", not age. So, for the most part, it is more about the "experienced" nurse bullying the "unexperienced" nurse, rather than the older nurse bullying the younger nurse. It just so happens that most experienced nurses are naturally older. Nursing is my second career. I was 55 when I graduated, but I was still a new nurse. Being a new nurse made me as much of a target as a younger new nurse because I was a new nurse too. In my opinion it has nothing to do with age and everything to with experience. I'm sorry that happened to you.

[@tasha4183]

I always stand by this quote "I don't take things personal from people who don't know me personally." Glad to see you are rising above.

[@PreparelikeJoseph]

As a nurse tech in nursing school I have worked on floors where I would have fired everyone for a lack of character if it were up to me. How can moody, crabby, entitled people ever work successfully at a job that requires such humility to even do the job. I don’t get it.

[@zulmakarnacha]

Wana know why they bully you? here is the list: 1) youre young, 2) you are skinny, 3) you are pretty, 4) you are good hearted, 5) you have a passive/pasifier type of personality, 6) you are intelligent, 7) you are very self motived, 8) you are happy go lucky, 9) youll find a good husband 10) dont waiste time analizing people, 11) no offence but prob you are std-free, 12) im guessing come from happy parents? 13)you dont have kids? .....What evil nurse doesn't wants all of those qualities in her life? Because you reflect them and she cannot have them so she/they see you and run their mental checklist of Do's & Don'ts.....My sister works in the military hospital and I have volunteered at health clinic and noticed that all of these things play a role with nurses because studing in a health field can change you for better or worst plus the type of person you essentially are.....

[@zulmakarnacha]

+Zulma Z .....so in their minds (meaning the bitter nurses) cannot tolerate those qualities on another nurse because when you are next to them, they see themselves as the "I don't have those qualities and absolutely NOT YOU!" bitter mentality. My advice, dont let these bitter nurses subtract what you have, I'm sure youll get hired and do well eventually, but them? Too bad for them for not learning to switch their negative switch off lmaoooooo

[@lamingtongirl123]

This is really sad considering nurses are supposed to be kind hearted and sweet on the floor but behind the scenes they'll literally backstab you. My mom is a nurse and although she rarely has problems at work and is really respected for all her years of service she can attest that people will bully each other to get ahead especially among the new nurses

[@zulmakarnacha]

Yea. so true too many people becoming nurses because of reputation from society or for money, not really to have consideration for human life. thats why those who hire nurses should weed out those so those wont get in the mix and spoil the good nurses like yourself. You mentioned about your mom's gets along with people, she's probably a very good people's peoplle. Like some people love being around people and others do too but dont have a well develop social skill or their voice....their face....their body....even their skin inperfections become a big issue to others that they end up seeing that more imporantly to focus and demand to make it perfect. If you know your weaknesses and know how to improve them you can also attract more people in your favor....Think of celebrities....some are very popular with no talent but are very lovable. some are extremely talented but are not so likeable by people......Im not a nurse but i think that i would also clash with so many female nurses because I would pull out my mirror so they can reflect on themselves and start focusing on their lifes, instead of other nurses lifes. But im still guessing it all boils down to why bitter nurses allowed in the nurse field to begin with because most registered nursed want to become RN's not to handle patients but to control, order, supervise and make more money. and all the pressure from doctors makes them fall more into misery so easy way out is to pick on LVns and cnas.

[@neecee401100]

lulu mermaid She may have meant that in general not just nursing. It's common for older women to sometimes be jealous of younger women.

[@caribaez5711]

Zulma Z mmmm 😔 Yes. I get it. ¡Poor cari! Please pray for cari.

[@jennigriffin3115]

I was literally "bullied out" of school my last clinical semester in 2007. It is such a pervasive problem, I really don't understand why it is like that. So glad to see this video made to highlight how bad it is. I am going back this fall to finish at another school. The best advice I can give is to be the opposite of nurses who act like this. Be positive and encouraging and "treat others like you would want to be treated".

[@nusagrace]

It's a problem when you are sensitive, when emotions get to you and when you don't believe in yourself because of trauma. It's really hard. It I thing I might be depressed. I am so so so sick of it.

[@noreenhappel614]

Ashley, I just discovered your videos and I'm enjoying them so much. You are so beautiful and so real, you fill my heart with joy. I'm 74 years old - a retired RN. You really take me back 50 years or so. I wish I had access to your videos back then, they would have made me feel so much better. You are going to be a wonderful nurse - a gift to your patients.

[@missgena580]

this is so sweet i could cry!

[@juanitaleal6844]

What a beautiful comment!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💗

[@classified773]

Bullying in the medical field is very unprofessional of them. Sorry to hear that you had to go through that, but good for you sticking up for yourself and advising others to speak out on individuals like that. Nurses who eat their young make me sick simply because they want to return to high school again.

[@Littleladymm]

Don't worry I am the same way. Words hurt me too especially when I was pregnant and getting bullied and it seems that some nursing departments treat inexperience people with no respect and don't encourage others to succeed in the field. I've been there and it is pretty sad. I was ALWAYS an open happy person and now it has completely change me. Now I am working on myself and focusing and getting back to normal.

[@DroppingTheDeuce]

You're a great person, these people are being mean because they are jealous in some sort of way or are struggling with their life so they try to lower your self-esteem to make themselves feel better. Keep your head up and thank you for your videos!

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+Matt THANKS, MATT!!!

[@JackM12345100]

+Matt Matt is spot on. Ashley, you're a nice, smart, good-looking woman with a popular KZbin channel. People are going to be jealous. Sad but true.

[@simplelifecooking413]

Exactly!

[@cindyr1699]

You dealt with the bullying very gracefully, I am an aspiring nursing student and your videos are so inspiring. People will always critisize, good thing you didn't let them affect you 😊

[@annetteramirez7489]

That is the right attitude girl. You are going to succeed!!!!

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

WOO HOO! THANKS!

[@mirandaraeallday]

I see nurse bullying so much.. I am a CNA and a nursing student. Some of the LPNs or RNs at my facility allow me to observe more or even do a little more to get some expereince. Other CNAs have bullied me saying I am just getting special treatment. Mind you these ladies have been CNAs for over 25 years! It is insane. I just reported it to my manager and the issue was hopefully resolved (they can say what they want I wanted to just not be attacked anymore). Also an LPN I know was threatened for being pro 12 hour shifts at our work! LPNs told her they would not helped if their patient was coding!! I was insanity. I wish it did not exist because we all are professions.

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+Miranda Swanson Thank you for sharing your story!

[@MikTheAsianMan]

I honestly think CNAs deserve to paid more, I mean, look at the crap they go through.

[@MikTheAsianMan]

+Ashley Adkins, many nurses bully patients too, but i don't know many nurse complain all day about doctors bullying them, when it's a problem that needs to be taken more seriously.

[@lamingtongirl123]

+MrHealthyGuy while I don't think they're compensated well and are under appreciated they have the knowledge A Lpn or rn has

[@MikTheAsianMan]

lamingtongirl123 Not as much knowledge, but I am thinking of going back to school to be a CNA, it's not, for me, about making more money.

[@wendydemas7019]

Thank you for your video. it was very inspirational. I too have experienced bullying in nursing school. My professor would always yell at me and humiliate me at clinical in front of other students and patients. I experienced a lot of depression in nursing. My professor told that I wasn't cut out for nursing. I worked hard and graduated. I also experienced bullying when I started working as a nurse. It took along time but I mustered up the courage to report the bullying. It is not always easy for me to speak up because I am a very shy person. But I will not give up. I will be s better nurse because of it. Thanks again for the video.

[@mlizetteca]

Thank you for shedding more light on the issue of bullying in nursing school and in the clinical setting. It’s encouraging that you focused on how to move forward to make yourself a better person as a nurse and as a future mentor to other nursing students by humbling yourself and treating everyone with respect. Hopefully in this regard it can set a lasting example to existing and incoming generations of RNs.

[@cheriehopkins7193]

I know exactly where you are coming from! when I first started nursing/ studying there were some older nurses that would just be so mean to me if I asked a question or needed help with something!! And still to this day they don't like me for resins I am unclear I have never said an unkind word to them. My advice is to stick it out as much as it is frustrating to have people hate on you simply because you're doing your job and trying to learn at the same time! Do not let it get to you, stay positive and look forward to where you want to be and work hard and you'll get there. I ended up telling my supervisor who told my boss who fixed the problem however sometimes no matter what you do some people will not like you simply because they can and sometimes your boss may not be on your side or even want to help! So just stick it out don't let them see they have got to you as hard as it is don't say anything mean back to them and just walk away! and most of all keep your head up! Great issue to bring up! Should be more posts like it!

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+Cherie Hopkins THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!

[@Enavor]

Bullying environments do not change in medicine. Guaranteed it's still happening. If you've left, be grateful, because others are still there taking the abuse. Abuse they're not paid to take.

[@lauracroft8]

This is a great video and a very important topic. Had a terrible experience with a nurse during one of my clinicals and it actually was making me rethink why I’m doing this. But then I realized, why would I let someone like that ruin what I have passion for? I have worked hard for this and enjoy every minute of my patients! Thank you for this video. Made me feel better!

[@yh2059376]

When you do great work, people take notice. Most people will acknowledge and reward you for it. However others will be intimidated or feel jealous and will take negative actions. There are many nurses, but having a nursing degree doesn't make you a good nurse, and I feel like they saw a rising star and wanted to stamp on it. Continue shining your light.

[@JM-gy1ev]

I'm going though the same thing in medical school and thinking about posting my experience with one doctor trying to sabotage me because he didn't like millionials or people like me. no one talks about the abuse that goes on the medical clinical environment for us students and it sucks

[@Musicgirl708]

you are such a good kind hearted person!

[@thehighpriestess8431]

She is.

[@dilbertdoe601]

Trolls are all over the internet, don't waste your energy on them. While they're in their caves spreading hate; she's out there helping those in need and making a difference.

[@Cassyrose100]

yeah i had some mean teachers and rude classmates

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

I am sorry to hear that!

[@Sherirose1]

Ashley, Thank you for your lovely words. You're kind, compassionate, smart and beautiful so jealousy rears it's ugly head. Today, I took the day off because of bullying in my placement as I feel fear and and intimidation. I want to quit nursing school but I'm going to reflect on those who love me and it's going to get me through this.

[@tacticat9844]

Ive been severely bullied in nursing school to the point my depression almost killed me.

[@majestycrush]

Alli Bettis well shit... I hope this doesn’t happen to me

[@shanapeterson5429]

it sounds like other nurses are jealous for some reason. I like your videos. keep up the good work....#you handled it very well

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+Shana Peterson Thank you, Shana!

[@someguyinflorida6728]

Best nursing school advice my mom (who is an RN) gave me. "Every question you get wrong is another patient you killed."

[@classified773]

+The Gotham lounge I must've killed 20 patients today out of 100 questions... but lol but this is advice I'd give my kids if they decide to enter into nursing or medical school.

[@FactsDontChangeMinds]

+The Gotham lounge Wow.. That's powerful. I like it!

[@bridgetandrade349]

I don’t like this advice. Makes you even more nervous to learn, which is not good if you are trying to gain some confidence within yourself

[@valeriaalvidrez6727]

Bridget Andrade exactly

[@becca9083]

Amen, sister! It's so weird you post this up on the day I have a discouraging experience. I feel that everyone goes through these instances of self doubt but instead of isolating yourself and others, we should encourage each other. Keep doing what your doing because we're behind you.

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

becca9083 Thank you! I have so much support from you all!!!

[@KathyMoreira1]

Ashley you have come so far in the last few years that I've known you and I love how you're such a positive person even when people try to bring you down. You're going to kick butt as a nurse!

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Kathy Moreira THANKS, GIRL!

[@Angelito_Noreaga]

I'm at 10 seconds and it better not be some bs like "try to figure out what you did to upset the bully". A lot of these nurses out there have no idea who the students are that they're dealing with. Try coming at me once I have a license, I will absolutely crush you. Ruin your life type of energy.

[@cherylrajewski3390]

What gets me is how these rude nurses were once students themselves. I think perhaps they were treated poorly when they were students and that's where the negativity is coming from.

[@psychnursesean6445]

I have been binging on videos like yours and they have been incredibly helpful as I consider nursing school. Those who have criticized you for not being experienced enough to offer advice lack an understanding of your target market. You're inspiring and informative!

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Thanks, Sean!!!

[@Dalester1979]

There is a place for EVERYONE. YOUR video's reach and resonate with the people it's supposed to. I'm SO grateful that you have made the videos you have. There will ALWAYS be "haters" and people that are jealous in some sense. Unfortunately.

[@626Lucinda]

I love your videos!!! I'm a senior in high school & just recently got accepted into a nursing school & your videos have helped me so much! I've always wanted to be a nurse and your videos just help me learn so much more about nursing that I didn't even know. I always watch nursing videos on KZbin but yours have been the best so far!! Thank you so much for making wonderful videos!!!

[@jillnirenstein4445]

Thank you so much Ashley for addressing the bully nurse issue. I am also a student nurse who has been bullied numerous times by both classmates and faculty. This is a real issue that needs to have a zero tolerance policy put in place.

[@bianccahernandez1043]

Love your videos! You have a great attitude and shame on those nurses bullying you! They need to let go of their egos ... They should be there to lift you up not being you down

[@caribaez5711]

If a prospective nurse bullies another prospective nurse, so the bully won't be a good nurse. 😑

[@Tnbrown4]

You have helped me so much! They are rude and negative people. Ashley you really are great. I look forward to your videos because I'm nervous about my journey! I'm so sorry that these people were ugly towards you. You have my support 100%! HUGS!

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Tnbrown4 Aww, THANK YOU!!!!!!! This was such a sweet comment. :)

[@caribaez5711]

I would laugh and tell them what is wrong with you? and I will ignore them. I have known and seeing and experience these things that I know now.

[@LizzyMaravilla]

Not only in clinicals but in the classroom I went to school with women that behave like high schoolers it was very sad to see they get mad at you cuz you pass your exams and they don’t I was a loner type which was way better a lot of maturity lacking was missing school is over now I’m glad I survive it was very tough but I knew since the beginning it was gonna be so worth it , don’t mind the comments like you said is their opinion it hurts I know for a fact but keep it up we are not born being nurses.... that’s one think they don’t get , they were students too once maybe they forgot but keep it up I love your videos they make my journey as a new nurse more wiser , have a lovely day !

[@tricia5058]

You must be such a wonderful nurse, don't let anybody put you down

[@March90skid]

Whoever bullies others in nursing school need to drop out of college. Like seriously?? It's not middle school anymore. Jesuss. It's nursing school omg!

[@duhdogdvg]

Haters just hate them selfs. Why be negative like that towards other people. Your awsome, keep the vids up.

[@Bravenard]

I have always wanted to go to nursing school and become a nurse or more. I have a huge love and passion to help and impact people on many levels. Watching your videos and your attitude or character has invigorated my desire to pursue my career goal. You are a great inspiration to so many people that watch your videos including me--a male aspiring to be a nurse; cringing😬. Don't you ever let anyone in life at large discourage you from being, doing the good you know well to do and making a difference in people's lives. You are way too important to be susceptible to uncivilized characters. Keep it up. Please! Your number 1 subscriber👊🏽😎

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Good luck to you! and thank you!

[@Fiveleafclover180]

Those jealous haters are part of the reason why so many people do not consider nursing. They are nothing to you. Keep doing videos :)

[@Inactivechannel__]

Don't listen to that nonsense! I'll be a senior in high school this August and you are helping me to understand the basics while I still can before even getting into college. You're so helpful and I adore your videos 💖 don't let em' knock your hustle! Xo

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

[@mzkendra8600]

Ashley,I am a practical nursing instructor and have used one of your videos to help my students. I think it's great that you are bringing this subject to light. I also have several years experience of training new graduates, which I loved doing. It is so true that some nurse are very rude and impatient with students and new graduates. I think we all need to remember that we started out a student and to remember how it was for us. Anyway, keep on keeping on and know that whenever you try to do good, there's always some haters!!

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+Mz Kendra THANKS FOR SHARING! :)

[@xtruthx]

All we can do is offers advise from our current experience in the hopes that it can be of help to those in the same place. I am currently getting ready to take the HESI and then begin enrolling in the various programs. I have no clue what to expect and these videos have been a real blessing. Because of The place that I am at right now, these videos are perfect. The only people who who consciously tear another person down points to a much deeper issue in their own lives and is really not worth your time. Thanks for these videos.

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+Chris Colwell AMEN TO THAT!

[@lannafairy4664]

You are so nice, I hope when I start my placements I get to work with a nurse like you! Some can be really grumpy and rude makes you confused why they are a nurse in the first place or going to be! Xxx

[@jf.7599]

aww girl, keep your head up and don't let the negative people get to you! they have their own issues!

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Juliana Foster Haters gonna hate hate hate!

[@maggieoppenheimer6082]

You are awesome! I am so impressed by all of your videos. I am an ASU grad planning to go into nursing. Thank you for this content. So important.

[@balmuhanna7953]

Thank you Ashley for sharing your experience & journey with us You are beautiful inside & out please keep posting videos I love them & I find them so lovely & helpful 💗

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Badriah Al Mutairi Aww, thank you, Badriah!

[@jackyjac476]

I just experienced this at my clinical placement today. Thanks a lot, you made me better!

[@mei-linghill3096]

Your very sweet. Most bullies can only be around the people they can bulldoze. I was bullied as a child. I dropped out of school in 8th grade. As a result of that I only graduated at 40! I went on to get my realtors license. I am now on my pre reqs for nursing. How hurtful that I sit and think who knows what I could have been if I hadn't of let them win. I turn 44 in March and I could never see anyone bullying me again. I wasted all those years and lost out on so much. I hope others know that the bullying is a reflection of the person doing the bullying. Its often hard to seek help but please do. Don't end up like me. Going back for a degree in my 40's. I love watching your videos. Your simply adorable! Xo

[@zulmakarnacha]

+Mei-ling Hill ....Miss/Mrs Hill, im so happy for you! Happy because how many people are older and haven't even tried. Please, forget the past, it passed, enjoy the present because today is today and you havent given up. I almost dropped high school because of bullying but I never letted go of my backpack and even would end up sleeping with it near me to remind me that this bulling thing was just temporary and that high school was my ticket to the next level...college...

[@mei-linghill3096]

+Zulma Z Thank you so very much. You made my day brighter. Its been a long lonely road. Enjoy your day.

[@kimsage7749]

Ashley I'm so sorry this happened to you. It makes me very sad. You are such and encouragement and source of inspiration to me as I continue my own nursing school journey. Keep doing what you do. ;-)

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Kim Sage Thank you so much! :)

[@mckenna8663]

I have returned to school (a career changer) and I can't BELIEVE the bullying and rudeness displayed by some of the students. The cattiness in a few classes (one guy in particular is in both classes and I experienced the same behavior from people surrounding him...gee, let me guess why?...it's HIM), and then the rude behavior from a girl you is taking a class for a second time and treats me like I shouldn't be breathing her same air (honey - I'll ace this class first time, who are YOU to put yourself on a pedestal)? In both cases, I tried to turn things around by being pleasant and helpful to this person after they treated me rude for a while - and got the same or more intensified behavior back. - - - Honestly, I remember the words of scripture and songs that I was taught as a youth. (1) Turn the other cheek...(2) they'll know we are Christians by our love... and then if neither of those seem to work... (3) kick the dust off your sandals and leave that town behind. In other words, ignore poor treatment, be nice and pleasant when you must interact, but if nothing helps - let it go and move on. There are other NICER and SMARTER people who want to hang out and study...these aren't the only ones. If you believe in Karma.... you may just be their boss someday. ha!

[@cookiesie1109]

So sorry to hear about this. Your videos are amazing and you are just a woman who is trying to give own tips about studying and nursing experiences. I feel very ashamed of that people who's in nursing area and threw negative comments and made you feel sad. I just hope you ignore all those bad comments and keep doing what you would like to do! We all love you so much :)

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Jenny Hong Awwwwww, thanks, Jenny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really appreciate it. :)

[@thuy-nhibui6501]

I haven't watched many of your videos actually this is the second video I've seen from you I am currently in the lpn program and there's tons of drama of course because we are all together all day everyday, and we get sick of each other lol but I also have a bubbly hyper personality that becomes a tad bit overwhelming on others which I can understand and you're video is inspiring because you felt a sadness, and instead of bottling it up and blowing it off I strongly believe in addressing problems as soon as you can and you did that. I support you!!! don't listen to those who are discouraging they can go suck toes (:!

[@thomassevilla4452]

We get cussed out in our program. Seems like this is a common thing that falls only on deaf ears and blind eyes. I wish there were resources on how to report. No one should hav to go through this. I expect nursing school to be tough but I don't expect verbal abuse and harassment by our instructors.

[@tiasinspirationalcorner]

Sam Sosa Why don't you report it to the Nursing Board? There's a Nursing School board, the department of education.

[@rockaway438]

I truly enjoy your videos keep making them, they are encouraging and supporting. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@Linkfan007]

Amen! Thank you. That's my fear of starting another nursing program are those dang cliques. I just got through LVN/LPN school and I swear, by the last semester towards finals... everybody changed! It was a dog eat dog world with them. They were mean, cold shouldered and very b*tchy. Like girls I though that were nice ended up doing a 360 with me. It was nuts, very highschool like you said. =_= The girls were very catty and I didnt like how they bag on eachother for fun, I'm not comfortable talking to people like that. I cried a few times while in the program due to fear and feeling inadequate and comparing myself to the others. I'm glad I at least had like 3 good students out of 30 I would say are friends. Now I pray I can get through RN school in the future.

[@thehighpriestess8431]

Thank you for your videos.

[@SexyPhat82]

I'm in nursing school for lpns and I get picked on. It's more indirect, but I know when I'm the target.... its sad but life goes on..

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

I am sorry to hear that. It is very unfortunate that this is so common amongst nursing schools. :/

[@CariBaez]

I have experienced in the volunteering. I volunteered in a hospital. I stopped going because it was something I did but the clerk from the program thought I did it worse. the director was so mean. she told me if I wanted to leave, I should leave because she has more volunteers. :( I need my letter head despite I made less than 200 hours but more than 100.

[@CariBaez]

Don't judge if you have never walked in other people's shoes especially when you don't know them.

[@HomeHealthSuccessAcademy]

Ashley... Don't worry about haters... Understand that unfortunately there are some nurses who eat their young.... Keep helping other student nurses and current nurses... As a Nurse entrepreneur myself I understand completely hearing other people hating... keep it up

[@ksenia6846]

You are great and real. Your videos are very helpful.

[@abetterwheyoflife9237]

Well I think you're a beautiful person and you have nice tips I'm glad you made this video because people give me problems sometimes too because I'm young - so they look down on us but it's still good to help people even if you don't have experience

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+Angel Colgrove Thnaks, Angel!

[@majestycrush]

So this is the career my parents are forcing me into.

[@drdavidstarboy6366]

Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@alfonsogonzalez5835]

I think you are unbiased and because your not already a nurse and you are in the learning process..Your information can be helpful to those who are starting and those who are burnt out too. An unbiased opinion is better than one that is already biased. -Johana Gonzalez :) bullying sucks

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+Alfonso Gonzalez Yes, it does! Thanks!

[@AgnesWills]

The video and it's topic is so on the time. I am studying nursing in Lithuania. And everyone is trying the ones who are learning better than them, or asking the lector too many questions on the lectures... Also experienced nurses on the clinicals offend students all the time...

[@mikeg3990]

hi gorgeous!can you believe that!my own professor bullied me by slapping my hand with an instrument coz i'm doing it wrong in front of other healthcare teams and a patient.and then i noticed he was just showing off to a hot nurse in that room.what i did is i bit my lips hard, switched off my sensitive meter,and smiled to myself thinking all that was just a game.and as the time goes we became buddies!hehe just like sad movies with a happy ending in the story.

[@heathercombs8170]

You are such a sweet person, it seems people who envy others like to put them down and its a shame adults bull, this should be something middle schoolers do. thamk you for you video, you are not afraid to say whats on your mind, no doubt in my mind that you have just helped Alot of people out there, good for you!

[@melindafuller7402]

I enjoy your videos, they are very helpful😀

[@nickyliftsstuff4251]

You make excellent points, especially in that we are all fighting our own fights. We need to be able to understand each other and not undermine the perceptions or experiences of others; rather, we should share in them and learn from them as a nursing community. With that being said, I rarely talk to others in my class; I am usually approached by others. In my first semester, I was approached by several students that informed me that others in the class had already judged me and had called me some awful names. I hadn't talked to any of them before. Whether you are silent and keep to yourself or are friendly and ready to give advice, there will always be people around that will make a pre-determined judgment before even one word is spoken. As it seems that you have already learned, I simply treat others with polite respect. I don't have to like you to be able to work with you. I hope that you continue to work with this issue throughout your education and beyond. It is one thing to be lectured on bullying in the nursing career but another to hear it from someone who has experienced it. Hopefully this is the type of empowerment that new students and those continuing their education need in order to speak up and find strength against their bullies.

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+Sorieyn Thank you for sharing!

[@xThePianistx14]

Thanks for putting your time and thought on this video you're very strong, I know I'm not in the medical bit yet, or however you call it but I have been struggling to get through the past few years and mainly one of the most important years in school doing my Highers or A' levels, so bad that I couldn't concentrate and could not study properly for my finals, and people continuously bringing me down and rumours about me etc as well as saying things behind my back which aren't true to staff which kind of hurt me because I never did anything wrong to them and I think it's because I'm kind to all people and sometimes they take advantage of that and I do not know how to stand up for that and thanks for letting me know as well as other people struggling with this because I know you will encounter things like this throughout life but this opens my mind even more that even throughout medical or any other professions you will encounter people like this. Sorry you are going through this, I hope things calmed down a bit now. Hope that everything is well. Lots of love and hugs, Camila (future research scientist/oncologist, if I can get there that is) :/ :)

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Thank you for sharing your experience!!!!!

[@xThePianistx14]

No problem thanks for replying so fast! If I had to continue, 'cause I rant a lot, lol, it would take ages but thanks again, it means a lot to me, that I'm not the only one experiencing this and we can get through it xx :) All the best, XxThePianistxxX (Camila)

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[@linajohn557]

Need-to-Knows Before Entering Nursing! what nurse study and what is the exam for student nurse ? plz answer my question

[@andrewsweet3231]

Hey Ashley. That's good your not getting to upset about it. There will always be bullying and haters out there. You just gotta stay positive and know that your doing the right thing. Which it seems like you're doing. But I am doing my pre reqs right now so to hear advice from someone who has got through it helps a lot. So I say keep positive and keep on the videos. Your doing great!!!

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Andrew Sweet Aww, thank you, Andrew!

[@tinaortiz9685]

So sad to hear about it. You are doing a good job by inspiring other nursing students and sharing your moments whether they are good experience or not. Giving tips on how to study or what to experience in clinicals is just based on your experience, so you are not giving nursing advice on medical health and you are not doing anything illegal. Those who gave negative comments are not obligated to follow you, obviously you have something that is interesting to them. Don't feel discouraged and keep up the good work. Continue sharing your journey as a student nurse or as a graduate nurse, I'm sure you are inspiring many people. 👍 I'm looking forward to see more of your videos. 😉

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

Tina Ortiz Aww, thank you for the sweet comment!!! I get so many positive comments, like yours, that just outweighs the negative ones! Thanks again. :)

[@MusicBoxAlsoWater]

Sorry to hear about the very opinionated/mean comments left for you. I know that you have in fact helped me understand about current nursing school more. yes, I'll watch videos from experienced nurses, but they already have a job AND experience. I like following your journey to know where a new student and new nurse stands. Thank you and keep posting! There's a lot of love out here for you!

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

MusicBoxAlsoWater Thank you!!!!

[@davidculp1238]

Don't let negative people bother you. You and your videos are awesome. Keep up the good work. ❤

[@BJ-eh4ol]

I keep watching your videos and you just seem so sweet.

[@GIRLNEXTDOOR79]

Ashley Adkins is it true once you are a nurse that if you get a ticket or whatever do you have to always report that to where you got your nurse license ?

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

+GIRLNEXTDOOR79 I am not 100% sure on all of the rules. I do know that certain tickets/offenses must be reported and can result in you loosing your license. I would check with your state board for the rules!

[@zeyadsabti5484]

I love you point of view

[@glassycreek3532]

Nursing Career seems to a lot invite predators that like to prey on the vulnerable. i was sent by my mom to nursing school right out of high school. My classmantes were heartless and abusive. They would pick on me for having autism and set social traps i couldn't see coming. I was a young autistic adult who like to socialize and they prey on that. One time, one of my classmates was showing everybody her new tattoo. i peak in at it and that triggered her to SCREAM AT MY FACE WITH FLYING SPIT at my face that "it was none of my business". Again she was showing everybody and decide to single me out infront of everyone and everyone just laughed and said i was annoying for existing and that should just disapear. Some of these women were single-mothers because they are sooo stupid(not saying every single mother is stupid, just saying these ones were stupid and mean) which made me feel so bad for their children. Also it's unacceptable to scream at the faces of autistics, we don't like that and many times can't see it coming so you are just being a cruel person if you do that to autistic people. discrimination agaisnt autistic ppl ir real and nurses are the biggest offenders of autism discrimination.

[@phillyb4588]

its kind of true..dont be sad you don't have experience in the trenches so just stick to school experiences

[@guerreroalma12]

This is so beastly! I don't understand why Professionals could be so despicable! It's very sad how some are just so bitter and take it out on the rookies, why can't they get it in that brain that it's best to always assist a rookie to better the health system, because it creates a dominoe effect. Better health system more lives are saved! some people just need to get their heads out of their behinds.

[@MichaelSedrak]

someone give me the intro music name plz?

[@mmalone721]

I hate to hear this happened to you in the clinical setting. During my nursing school career I struggled with being bullied but it was by my own classmates. It got to a point that one of them almost lost their position in the school. Bulling is a big problem anymore and it seems like social media is making it worse. Best thing we can do from this situation though is to channel it and be a good role model for students in the future.

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

mmalone721 Amen to that! Being a role model and the bigger person definitely helps set a good example for others. :)

[@AgnesWills]

You are so great!!!!

[@ashleyalessanro3828]

I've met some very nice nurses and those are the ones that make a difference! ppl w ur kinda attitude.. the ones that people remember when they leave the hospital.. that's what its about

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[@vincentvonblack140]

I'm going ask this question, maybe the awnser is common or not. I'm not sure. Anyways I'm 40 years of age finally have a chance to go to school. My question is; is 40 to old to become a RN?

[@sunny4lady]

This is my advice. Get out as quick as you can. Once you are a nurse, the bullying doesn't stop - it's part of the nursing culture, not just a few nurses but way too many are like this. Nursing has one of the worst bullying problems and burn out is very prevalent. If I could turn back time, I would run from this profession. It's not worth living a life in misery, and that's what nursing is.

[@chicho814]

Thanks for you videos and don't worry about people say you are good 😉

[@salma31000]

I see where your coming from and the negative comments will always be there. Once someone decides to share their thoughts, ideas and educational experience on the web ... They are awful to say that because your experience is as valuable as a person with a nursing job experience.. I for once did not know anything about nursing school and coming across your channel as well as HeyRona taught me so much and I'm even eager to start my own journey ... Don't mind the haters they obviously are jealous of your success... :) keep your videos come I enjoy watching them 💃

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

salma Mohamed Thank you!!!! I am excited you will be starting your own journey. When do you start!?

[@amberblah396]

I will never understand how people who go into the medical profession to HELP the sick, can be bullies. I am getting ready to start nursing school but before that I attended nuclear medicine school, but there just aren't as many job opportunities in that field. The bullying isn't exclusive to nursing it happened to me while doing clinicals in nuclear medicine as well. I was actually really proficient in clinicals so I was bullied way less than my peers by the difficult techs in our clinical sites. If you don't want to help people this isn't the profession for you. If you don't want to teach students then don't work at a learning hospital. Let me tell you, the people who have issues with students are the ones who get into it with their fellow co-workers as well. I even heard of two nuc tech almost getting into a fight (in front of patients). I had the MOST difficult tech who set me up for failure and then of course failed me after I performed a scan. When it was over I went to lunch and wanted to cry. Instead I sucked it up and went to her after my lunch break and said "can we talk about what I did wrong so I know what to do next time?" & she never bullied me again. Eventually I ended up seeing her strong personality really make a patient mad and saw this same tech cry her eyes out in front of me. Then I had another tech who I asked a question to and she said "oh no I am not doing your work for you" because she simply didn't feel like answering so I said "well I appreciate you looking out for me but all of my work and test are completed I am asking for specifically so I can do better in the clinical setting." She never got rude with me again either. You just have to show that you have a thick skin, to people like that.

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]

I agree. :)

[@zulmakarnacha]

If you are currently going through bullying, please please please...p-l-e-a-s-e go to a big mirror and tell yourselfs: This is temporary." I MIGHT be (blank: whatever you are being bullied for) but I AM (blank: all the qualities you have that are positive). I am NOT going to fall on the ground because I am worth it! You on the other hand????? Who are you? then say the things you see in them that reflect why they are bitter. Now what i would do if i was you, instead of waisting your time, use your time to fix your self. Dont worry bout me honey. Worry about yourself

[@Time_to_Wake_Up]

Unfortunately there is NOTHING the "victim" can do about the bullying unless she or he has EVIDENCE/PROOF that bullying had actually ocurred. Because if you say you were bullied without having Evidence or Proof of bullying acts- a disciplinary action will most likely be taken against the "victim" because she or he ACCUSED the bully without being able to prove she or he was bullied. I know it from my own experience 1

[@rebeccafatzie4513]

U are beautiful and strong, I love u so much

[@corazon5929]

Bullying is an epidemic in the healthcare field- I've been there, dont let other people's opinions bother you! As long as your patients are happy and cared for, that is what matters. :)

[@AshleyLorenaAdkins]