I just started my first 300-level course, critical care or, as my ADN program calls it, complex nursing strategies. I HATE IT! It's only eight weeks long, but the volume of material is becoming overwhelming. We have six(!) exams in eight weeks. We had our first exam this morning and the class average was a FAILING 75%. I studied A LOT and only earned an 81% after three questions were thrown out. I don't need an "A," but I don't want to go into the final with a borderline grade. Anywho, I'm hoping the three instructors will address the poor grades tomorrow. If not, I've decided I will politely tell them that they need to address the fact that the class average was a failing grade (and, according to the primary instructor, this was going to be the easiest exam for the term). I understand that critical care topics are covered on NCLEX, but I can't understand why anyone would want to make so little money for such a high degree of responsibility. I'd rather work in pharm sales! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO ME VENT! ALLNURSES ROCKS!