How to Deal with Nursing School BULLIES

How to Deal with Nursing School BULLIES
This is a HIGHLY requested video, I've received many emails and DMs from students wanting me to talk about this issue.
So here is my step-by-step guide for how to deal with bullies in nursing school (without making the situation worse!)
HERE'S A BREAKDOWN OF WHAT WE'LL TALK ABOUT:
STEP #1: Feel the negative emotions (1:42)
STEP #2: Don't tie it to your identity (2:32)
STEP #3: Don't rationalize or justify it (3:20)
STEP #4: Set boundaries (6:18)
STEP #5: Report if needed (7:29)
STEP #6: Wait and let it go (8:41)
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[@anyoneanyone3515]

A group of nursing students bullied me, but I’m also targeted everywhere I work or attend school. I take it personally, though… 🤦🏼‍♀️They made fun of how I talk, walk, dress, and just for being alive.

[@NursingSOS]

Don't give up, Anyone Anyone!! You matter and what you are doing matters, don't let anyone discourage your passion!

[@marionpotter889]

Same how do you deal with this ?im so sorry to hear 😢I’m being bullied to by someone I thought was a genuine friend in nursing school

[@ayanadavis9449]

This video helps tremendously. I was horribly bullied by classmates and teachers. I internalized everything and it eventually lead to self sabotage. I received several academic scholarships. And maintained a 3.9 g.p.a for several semesters . My clinical teacher told me that I was dumb and for some odd reason I believed her. I’m in the process of pulling myself out of a dark place that bullying put me in. Thank you for this.

[@NursingSOS]

So happy to hear this video was helpful for you, Ayana Davis! You will do GREAT! Sorry to hear about your experience. Ayana Davis, remember, you will be an AMAZING nurse that God created only YOU to be, and you CAN do this! We are here to support you, don't give up Ayana Davis. There is ALWAYS a way! 😊 Thank you for being here, your support means the world to us. 😊

[@anyoneanyone3515]

Same here!

[@jenniewestforth789]

don't forget the bullies, often times, are the nurses you are around in clinicals too. The entire pediatrics floor in my second semester. They took it to the higher level with me and some other fellow students. ultimately, i used them as a learning tool, of what not to be when it's my turn to have students follow. They didn't realize it, but, they were one of the best tools I could use and it cracks me up, because they thought they had power.

[@NursingSOS]

Sorry to hear your experience wasn't as positive as it could have been, but it sounds like you made the most of the opportunity and had a lot of growth out of it anyways, Jennie Westforth! You will do awesome! Thank you for being here. Have a fantastic day 😊

[@TheDonna1959]

I like this video! When it comes to bullies, I just walk away and not waste my time! I refuse to give that individual power over me! I just keep moving forward. Not everyone is this world will like you. That's Ok. Life is too short to be bothered by negative & toxic people! 🌹

[@NursingSOS]

It's TOTALLY okay to walk away! That's what boundaries are for :)

[@DabidRobinson]

Don't listen to the online haters, you keep moving those hands haha

[@NursingSOS]

Haha THANK YOU!!!

[@NellyP88]

What is wrong with these people. We don’t do that in our Nursing Sos family. I’m personally offended. Keep being you cause I love it.

[@NursingSOS]

Thanks for being here, Sherrelle Philon! We are so glad to be a part of your nursing school journey!

[@54leonilda]

So impressive on many levels! The content of this episode needs to be opening curriculum in nursing school and in new hire orientation!

[@NursingSOS]

Aww you're so sweet!! Having all of those experiences were really powerful for me and helped me grow so much. I'm so grateful for this community and what we've been able to build here. God is good!

[@viriv7576]

So glad I came across your videos! Dealing with this currently and just had to focus on school and my family

[@NursingSOS]

Thanks for being here, Viri V! We're so glad you found us as well!!

[@brosario6791]

Thank you so much for sharing your experiences before and after nursing school. You are awesome. There are always going to be negative people, but they are not relevant. Keep it going!

[@NursingSOS]

Thanks for the kind words and being here, Fredd R!

[@jadedeyes11]

I just want to tell you that I think you are a blessing. It's wonderful having a dedicated cheerleader in your corner and your tips and hacks do work, not to mention all the information on the SOS website. Keep doing what you're doing, my friend. I wouldn't have made it this far had it not been for you! ( and the team) Sending much love!

[@NursingSOS]

Woohoo! Thanks so much for the kind words, jadedeyes11! We're so happy to hear that! :)

[@michelleedwards-scantlebur3113]

I just wanted to say thank you for this particular video because I have been experiencing horrible bullying from mostly everybody in my class even some of my teachers except for maybe one person so I do feel alone sometimes while most of the time but I have come to the conclusion of the things that you have said and I went up in that out and it has chilled out a lot so I'm able to focus more on what I'm doing but it was a horrible distraction that I was not ready for I'm a 50-year-old nursing student initially I'm a CNA and going in and there are LPNs who think they know everything and I'm just a CNA who blurts out the wrong answer majority of the time and then when I do blurt out a right answer I get a whole bunch of whole homes and oh my gosh so that's a little disheartening but I'm getting better at it and I just want to say thank you for your message because it does help it lets me know that I'm not alone and for me to keep forging forward, 💜

[@NursingSOS]

So happy to hear this video was helpful for you, Michelle EDWARDS-SCANTLEBURY! You will do GREAT! Thank you for being here, your support means the world to us. 😊

[@Bunnie1337]

I needed this video like 7 months before the bullying got so bad that it resulted in me getting temporarily pulled from the program. D: I go back Tuesday though, so will be referring to this often. Thank you!!!

[@NursingSOS]

I'm so glad it helped, Ashtyn!! :)

[@nursez2586]

You are awesome girl! Haters going to always hate! You have helped me more than you know with nursing classes.... Xoxo

[@NursingSOS]

I'm so, so happy to hear that!! And yes, it's true...there will always be that push back from others, but that's what makes us stronger! :)

[@jennadams6764]

Good job girl! Keep up the great work.

[@NursingSOS]

Thanks so much for your support, Jennifer! :)

[@lorifella2877]

Awesome advice total game changer. Its definitely not easy when someone doesn't like you but everything happens for a reason those people aren't meant to be in our lives anyway I always believe that. Like you said its out of our control. Love your channel your doing well don't let anyone take that from you:)!

[@NursingSOS]

Woohoo! We're so glad you find this useful! Thanks for letting us know you loved the video, Lori Sholler! We're so happy to hear that! :)

[@terrymortensen8004]

Christina, you are so inspiring! Thank you for being so upbeat and positive. I have to admit that sometimes/often (who am I kidding) I allow things people say affect me negatively. I'm trying to change and stay positive. It can be difficult, and I'm glad I've realized that if something is bugging me more than it should, I'm probably tired. :P

[@NursingSOS]

Woohoo! We're so glad you found this helpful! Thanks the kind words, Terry Mortensen! We're so happy to hear that! :)

[@amandaberry9308]

Insightful, artiiculate, and wise nurse! Definitely would like to work with you! Nurses, and particular females nurse can be the worse in terms with bullying. Thankfully at the stage of my career where I am can work independently. And no, I know not all female nurses are like this. Keep up great posts.

[@NursingSOS]

You're so kind, friend! Thanks for being here, Amanda Berry!

[@lakesiaromero8449]

I love that you love nursing students, you’ve encouraged me and I’m not even in nursing school yet!!! God bless you dear

[@NursingSOS]

Yay! We're so glad you found this video encouraging! Thanks for being here, Lakesia Romero! Your support means the world to us. :)

[@triciasantoro8172]

Thank you for being such a blessing! 💖I love all your helpful tips, easy explanations, and all your positivity. I start nursing school in August and you have already given me such hope and peace. My favorite is you telling us “to be the nurse that God created us to be” This hit my soul and will be my driving reminder for all my future journeys! Thank you! And right back at you… You be the Nurse and Our Saving Grace that God created you to be! Thank you again and God Bless You!!💝

[@NursingSOS]

We LOVE hearing this from students, Tricia Santoro!! 😁😁 So happy to hear this video helped you! You are going to do FANTASTIC!❤️

[@melissarachel2735]

Great video!

[@NursingSOS]

Thanks, Melissa! I'm glad you found some encouragement with it today! :)

[@glindabustamante447]

You are amazing and help so many nursing students. Thank you for braving the hellhounds of the net to support and encourage us. Love from Texas!

[@NursingSOS]

Awwww thank you so much!! I absolutely love doing this!

[@dustin4450]

I had surgery few years ago. I woke up in the recovery room with 4 female nurses hovering over me giggling and my gown lifted up to my chest. I kinda sat up a bit, I guess they realized I was starting to come to it, one quick pulled my gown down and the other 3 left the room right away. I had a female nurse tell me once, a local TV anchor had surgery, word spread throughout the unit among the female nurses and female employees. So afterwards while he was still sedated from anesthesia, like 30 or so female nurses took turns shuffling in, I'm guessing the recovery room, and lifted his gown up. They thought it was HILARIOUS to sexually degrade him while he was unconscious. 30 or so nurses and NOT ONE had a conscious to stop it or report it? Kinda refutes the argument of it being just a few bad apples or its SUCH a small percentage of female nurses that do this stuff. And even the female nurses who dont partake in this sick n twisted female nurse ritual of sexually assaulting innocent defenseless unconscious male patients under anesthesia but turn a blind eye to the ones that do are JUST as complicit, they ABSOLUTELY would report it if it were male hospital employees doing this to unconscious female patients but they ignore it because its being done to male patients by females. I could go on and on and on and on with stories. I know female nurses HATE talking about this. They would rather ignore it and continue to let our sons, fathers, brothers, husbands, favorite uncles, our best friend's sons, nephews, etc continue to get sexually assaulted by female nurses at hospitals. I just think its narcissistic and selfish for female nurses to complain that their fellow female nurses bully them, meanwhile they turn a blind eye to those same bully female nurses sexually assault their unconscious male patients they are paid to look after

[@glindabustamante447]

@@dustin4450 I am so sorry to hear of all you have suffered, Dustin!

[@dustin4450]

@@glindabustamante447 thank you, I appreciate it. Just know this happens to A LOT of guys. Including male loved one of YOURS. Your brother, son, father, your best friend's sons, husband, nephews, etc. Having a few female nurses say they are sorry is one things, but I would obviously rather female nurses put a stop to this and start reporting the ones that sexually assault unconscious male patients. That would be more productive.

[@sophialane2096]

Thank you for confirmation ❤

[@NursingSOS]

You CAN do this, Sophia Lane!! Don't give up!

[@nursesings4God]

You are amazing and I absolutely love your videos, positive energy and everything about your videos. You are a blessing. God bless you always!❤🙏❤

[@NursingSOS]

So happy to hear this video was helpful for you, Alicia Sings 4 God! 😊 We LOVE hearing how our resources helped you feel more confident in your knowledge! Hope you have a fantastic day, Alicia Sings 4 God. 😀

[@marialaguer4871]

I know this is about nursing school, but preach it girl...

[@NursingSOS]

Thank you for being here, @marialaguer4871! 😊

[@alanamarie8669]

Oh wow! I can't believe I missed this video! I thought it was an old one!

[@NursingSOS]

Hope it helps!! Thanks for being here, Loni Kaloni!

[@rosee6849]

In the beginning of nursing school I befriended a fellow student who seemed nice. By the second year things changed. I don’t think I noticed it at first. She was telling me a fellow student was talking about me and I said wow I can’t believe how fake she is and then told the girl what I said but not left that she told me the girl was talking about me. She would make fun of a girl and smile in her face that and when I was going to send that girl a study guide she told me not to because the girl never helps us. When I approached her about this she denied it all like she never did any of it and tried to act like I was crazy and hearing things. Now since I confronted her both of the girls she talked about and made fun of follow her around and purposefully exclude me. It’s like the movie mean girls. It is frustrating knowing that someone can lie and be so mean. I don’t know how to handle this. I dread clinical. It started to make me think there was something wrong with me. I am nice, I go out of my way to help anyone who needs it… I don’t know why it’s happening or how to stop it. I’m really depressed.

[@NursingSOS]

You know your journey best, Rose E. Remember, you will be an AMAZING nurse that God created only YOU to be, and you CAN do this! We are here to support you, don't give up Rose E. There is ALWAYS a way! 😊

[@marionpotter889]

I be friended a girl during orientation and up until now I thought she was my friend …only for her to laugh at me during skills lab in a very destructive and degrading way when I did my skill wrong 😮you would think she was the instructor and even my instructor wouldn’t laugh at any student ..in as much as she apologized this action hurt me and I won’t let her near me anymore because I won’t let her opinion /insecurities spoil my time at school

[@NursingSOS]

@marionpotter889 so sorry to hear that was your experience, keep the faith friend! You CAN do this!

[@joyleenstrozier4295]

Wow! THAT IS CRAZY!

[@NursingSOS]

Thank you for being here, Joyleen Strozier! 😊

[@joyleenstrozier4295]

@@NursingSOS Your welcome!

[@shereecampeau1659]

You give good advice. One question what do you do when all faculty stick together even if it's wrong?

[@NursingSOS]

Sheree Campeau, this can be so hard. Try to focus on what you can control and what you can do. Be VERY upfront and open in communicating with your instructors, and keep record of it. You CAN make this happen, keep the faith!

[@sazzy2121]

Girl, good or bad attention gets you views. The more views you have, the more recognizable you are.

[@NursingSOS]

Angelica Dorado, thank you for your support!

[@BL-no7jp]

The word bully needs to be replaced with the word narcissist because this is the real issue behind work place bullying and jealousy in nursing.

[@NursingSOS]

B L you CAN do this! You are doing better than you think you are!

[@kirkkelley3791]

Try going "UP the Ladder " when it's your Clinical Instructor, and she's stealing opiates, riiiiiight.

[@NursingSOS]

Kirk Kelley, communicate your concerns to faculty in your program if you feel you cannot communicate them to the clinical instructor or site specifically. Stick with the facts, and communicate your concerns.You are doing better than you think you are!

[@kirkkelley3791]

Been there done that , all the way up to BRN. They protect their own at community colleges like CABRILLO . She was CAUGHT and they swept it under the rug. I tutored half the class in Anatomy. 164 units, a 3.4. for NADA.

[@kriziaeloraf3581]

Today one nursing student accused me of cheating when she found out I did well on a quiz 🙄

[@NursingSOS]

Krizia Elora F, you should be proud of how you did. This is your story and you know it best. Remember, you will be an AMAZING nurse that God created only YOU to be, and you CAN do this! We are here to support you! There is ALWAYS a way! 😊

[@janr.1077]

Excellent video!

[@NursingSOS]

Yay, Jan R.! We are so glad this video helped you! Thank you for your support, it means the world to us. 😊