[StudentNurseMommyof3]

We have 4 tests and our final. Test 3 put me in the hole in points. So I have studied for test 4 since spring break, including every day for the last 2 weeks for hours a day. I didn't do much better. I have to make a 89 out of 100 points on my final next week. I'm so upset. Less than two weeks before pinning and graduation. I have to call my employer and tell them I'm not going to be an RN and can't take my spot. I have to call my mom and tell her. I'm a C test taker, but excel in clinicals, which sucks. I've never gotten an A on a test in NS, maybe one B. I feel like I've failed everyone. I'm a class officer, and it just sucks to think that my name will be taken off the pinning program, and I won't give my speech, and all that.

[Cherish]

I'm so sorry to hear that. Is their a way for you to make an emergency study group with friends that are doing really well in class?

I would stop focusing (I know its going to be hard) about the other tests and look to the future test and focus POSITIVELY about the final. Do not think that you are going to fail or do badly, hype yourself up to do positive on this test. You CAN do it! Please believe in yourself and think positively for the final.. You will be an RN (keep on saying that!).

[Hopefull2009]

Ok, first of all...CHIN UP!

You never know how things will turn out. Do your best, don't panic yet. DON'T call your employer until you know for sure.

I'll be praying for your...I'll discover soon enough how difficult nursing school is, but I am sure there are others in your position. You never know if an instructor might have mercy on you. Finals is the time when they can use discretion the most because studnets rarely get to see what they got on the final.

Don't give up yet!

[Lisa CCU RN]

Well, the way you're talking you already failed!

If you came here for encouragment, you came to the wrong place......



You need to believe in YOURSELF!

You have got to shake this notion of not going to your pinning ceremony and having to call your employer to say you are NOT going to be an RN.





Absurd!!!

You brush that negative attitude off and get to the library and study your pa tooty off!

Next, envision yourself getting pinned and reporting to work as a GN.

So as a man thinketh, so is he.
I don't know who said that, but it's good advice and I want you to start thinking like you were a nursing school graduate.

Getting a grade of 89 is NOT impossible.

NOW GET TO STUDYING!

[jemommy]

Originally Posted by CRNASOMEDAY25

Well, the way you're talking you already failed!

If you came here for encouragment, you came to the wrong place......



You need to believe in YOURSELF!

You have got to shake this notion of not going to your pinning ceremony and having to call your employer to say you are NOT going to be an RN.





Absurd!!!

You brush that negative attitude off and get to the library and study your pa tooty off!

Next, envision yourself getting pinned and reporting to work as a GN.

So as a man thinketh, so is he.
I don't know who said that, but it's good advice and I want you to start thinking like you were a nursing school graduate.

Getting a grade of 89 is NOT impossible.

NOW GET TO STUDYING!

DITTO!

[moongirl]

you dont have to call anyone. You have not failed yet. If you dont believe in yourself you have already lost the battle. You will talk yourself into failing. You need to say I have come this far and I will make it. Trust in the Universe

[VieraGrl1030]

this is a stupid question but what is involved in a pinning ceremony?

[adamsmom]

I know EXACTLY how you feel. But do not call anyone until you know for sure you failed. I too need to do good on the final. I have told everyone that I am very afraid of failing. I never got a A on any tests either I even failed 2 tests this semester but I am still hanging in.
This is what I am planning it may help you to change your view point.
I went thru my schedule and wrote in my study times. One hour slots with 1 hr rest in between, I am following the study guide they gave me and will go over all my notes and make sure I understand what the study guide says on each subject. Making this plan has gave me hope and a spirit that this CAN BE DONE AND YOU CAN DO IT TOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

[Lisa CCU RN]

Originally Posted by adamsmom

I know EXACTLY how you feel. But do not call anyone until you know for sure you failed. I too need to do good on the final. I have told everyone that I am very afraid of failing. I never got a A on any tests either I even failed 2 tests this semester but I am still hanging in.
This is what I am planning it may help you to change your view point.
I went thru my schedule and wrote in my study times. One hour slots with 1 hr rest in between, I am following the study guide they gave me and will go over all my notes and make sure I understand what the study guide says on each subject. Making this plan has gave me hope and a spirit that this CAN BE DONE AND YOU CAN DO IT TOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!

A better way to study is one hour with 10-20 minutes breaks in between the hours.

Actually studies show that the best learning comes from studying 20 minutes at a time because that is all the info the human brain can effectively hold. Maybe try studying 20 minutes with a 5 minute break to get a glass of water, do some jumping jacks, or a quick snack? This is what I do and I have never made less than a B on any individual test and this semester I have a 3.7 so far; just waiting on one more grade to post.
I feel like I actually retain all the info too.

[pegbord]

NurseMommyof3, Do you remember learning how to drive? The instructor always said "keep your eyes focused on where you are going." Then you'd drive by an accident off to the side of the road or someone with car problems or something and it would make you look off at their situation. . . The driving instructor would immediately say, "keep your eyes on the road in front of you, if you are paying attention to the mishaps along side the road, you will automatically veer over to the mishap." My driving instructor taught me a lot more than just driving a car!!! Keep your focus on that percentage you need for your test, tell yourself that you you will do fine and imagine yourself at the pinning ceremony!!!!!! You can do it!!
Peggy