A group of nursing students has come forward with devastating allegations against their educational institution, describing a six-year ordeal characterized by systemic exploitation, psychological abuse, and institutional failure. What began as hopeful pursuit of medical careers has transformed into what they describe as an oppressive system designed to break rather than educate future healthcare professionals.
The students detail a pattern of being used to address hospital staffing shortages without adequate training or support, then being blamed when they struggled under the overwhelming pressure. They report facing intimidation, humiliation, and unexplained failures despite their dedication to the profession. The most alarming revelation is a claimed 100% failure rate that should have prompted institutional accountability but instead resulted in retaliation against those seeking answers.
Communication breakdowns form a central part of their grievances, with exam results allegedly delayed for months without justification. The students characterize this silence as a deliberate control mechanism rather than an administrative necessity. Many report severe mental health consequences, including sleep disturbances, financial strain, and difficulty providing for their families while carrying the psychological weight of their educational experience.
In a warning to prospective students, they describe the environment as ‘cult-like’ where submission is valued over competence and fear dominates over learning. Despite these challenges, the students emphasize their continued commitment to nursing as their ultimate calling, while calling for fundamental reform in how educational institutions treat those entering care professions.