[Triple A's]

I finally have the courage to post, after getting my test results Friday. I failed the math final and I feel so discourage. I did everything in my power to prepare. I hired a tutor, I studied every waking moments of the day, I even took two days off prior to the exam to study. I cannot believe, I failed. I drew a complete blank during the exam. I was so anxious, all I kept thinking about was failing. I had my formula down pack, but the minute I got to the exam the anxiety kicked it. I feel so defeated, I am only in basics and wont be going on to medsurg since I failed the final. So now I am questioning my capabilities to succeed. If I can't overcome this anxiety and pass this basic med calculations how am I going to succeed in medsurg, peds, maternity etc.

thanks for letting me get it out

[l.a.m.b]

i can relate to what you are feeling. i have long struggled with math. but look, you did everything right: you sought help, you studied, you memorized what you needed to know! you really tried. unfortunately, anxiety took over. in nursing school, you will be amazed at how many people know their material backwards and forwards but do poorly on tests. so you need to pick yourself up, and try again. never give up! next time, work on your anxiety. take extended testing, perhaps you feel pressured timewise and are unable to concentrate, or stress can do it as well. i had to go on an antidepressant for the anxiety, it worked like a charm. nursing math is easy and you will succeed once you get the hang of it

[amybethf]

Originally Posted by Triple A's

I finally have the courage to post, after getting my test results Friday. I failed the math final and I feel so discourage. I did everything in my power to prepare. I hired a tutor, I studied every waking moments of the day, I even took two days off prior to the exam to study. I cannot believe, I failed. I drew a complete blank during the exam. I was so anxious, all I kept thinking about was failing. I had my formula down pack, but the minute I got to the exam the anxiety kicked it. I feel so defeated, I am only in basics and wont be going on to medsurg since I failed the final. So now I am questioning my capabilities to succeed. If I can't overcome this anxiety and pass this basic med calculations how am I going to succeed in medsurg, peds, maternity etc.

thanks for letting me get it out

HUGS! I know you feel heartbroken but it is not the end of the world. You can restart the program. Do not let this deter you from your dream. I am going out on a limb here but I think you let your self-doubt override your ability. There are many bumps along the way in nusring school but you have to take it one day at time, one test at a time. More importantly, you have to believe in yourself and not let those negative self-doubt thoughts seep in and we all have them. If you suffer from anxiety, try doing deep breathing exercises or when you begin to feel yourself going toward the negative, reframe your thoughts into positive ones. This works wonders for me!

Have you reviewed your test to see where you went wrong? I used math for Meds by Curren, see if this can help. There are alot of resources available to help you so use them. I know you studied so hard for this and my heart goes out to you! But you can regroup and the next time you take it, you'll knock it down!

Good luck!