A loud round of applause---
By ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
Philippines
July 20, 2017 5:35am CST
---was what the nursing students of all levels did when I was the first clinical instructorr reintroduced to them.
Actually, I was not listening that time because I was whispering to my colleague, Ms. AGPR about her mobile phone’s settings that it should not show the messages, but instead should be read as “new messages”. Only when my colleague to my left touched my arm and said, “Ma’am, stand up and go in front to be recognized” did I know that we, part-time instructors are already reintroduced to the students.
I was called first, so I stood up and went in front, and there was a loud round of applause. Our new clinical coordinator further said that “I am the mother of all students; that when you hear the name of Ma’am Ingrid, you should all tremble in fear; and do not intimidate her because she can be your worst nightmare”. But Sir FD said all he stated was a joke. The students laughed but continued clapping.
It is nice that our actions as clinical instructors are appreciated by the students. I hope our students will be more serious with their studies and not take their course lightheartedly.
Have you been appreciated by others too?
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13 responses
@LadyDuck (502189)
• Italy
21 Jul 17
@ridingbet I am sure that feeling appreciated helps to work better and to feel more happy.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
22 Jul 17
@LadyDuck yes, and i cannot wait for Monday to come now,my friend.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Jul 17
yes it really is a good feeling if our hard work is appreciated by those people we put our hearts in to. it is a good reinforcement to do better as well.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Jul 17
an act of appreciation may be concealed, but it can be expressed with a sincere smile and a nod.
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
21 Jul 17
@ridingbet You are right, when you more power then you have to perform well.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Jul 17
yes, and i believe in that quote from Spiderman:'with great power comes great responsibility'.
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@averygirl72 (38849)
• Philippines
20 Jul 17
Nice to hear you are appreciated by your students. It really feels good. I hope my tutees will appreciate my effort too for teaching them and helping them in their studies.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Jul 17
i am sure and certain that you will be appreciated as well, my friend. we Filipino teachers, when we are 'good to our students', are appreciated well. 
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
20 Jul 17
It is wonderful that they showed that you are appreciated. I hope your students will do you proud dear @ridingbet . :)
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@bluesa (15022)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
21 Jul 17
@ridingbet I am certain you will bring out the best in them. :)
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Jul 17
thanks much my friend. i will have to evaluate again when i will handle them in medical ward next week.
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@DianneN (254949)
• United States
29 Jul 17
@ridingbet It's been three times in the 5 weeks we've had it! Woo hoo! lol
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Jul 17
thanks. i am also congratulating you for driving your new car without any hustle. hahaha!
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Jul 17
i hope so too, because i can be the growling tiger when they are not serious with their activities in the ward. i am known to flunk a student in the clinical area.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Jul 17
an appreciation from your subordinates and higher-ups is a moral booster to do better. i am happy you are also recognized.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
24 Jul 17
@ridingbet You said right. I also feel like things done well.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Jul 17
isn't it nice that our hard work is appreciated? it is also reflected with the written evaluation that we will read and sign when we go back to school.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
26 Jul 17
yes ma'am. and i have started the duty with strict supervision once again, was what they expect me to be.
@JESSY3236 (22199)
• United States
28 Jul 17
Congrats. Yes, A few people at church have said that they appreciate me playing my clarinet.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Jul 17
oh, i like to listen to the clarinet especially if the atmosphere is quiet. i imagine you doing it, my friend. a loud round of applause is just fit for you
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@shikharava (1838)
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20 Jul 17
On many occasions yes, for helping someone out. But I don't let that make be feel superior. But i thank them for appreciating me. That's basic human nature and we should do these (helping and thanking) whether we're appreciated for these or not.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Jul 17
of course, being appreciated should not go in to our heads and feel we are better than the rest. that is already pride, which is one of the 7 deadly sins. it is also an instinct to help, but being appreciated, humility should also be present.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
21 Jul 17
thank you. may i suggest that you don't address me as Madam, because i really feel awkward . thank you.
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