Feel like such a failure..

[BanoraWhite]

Hi All,

Just need to vent, I guess.

I am doing a 2 year Division 2 nursing course in Australia. One of our classes is Medications. We have 3 theory tests we must get at least 65% on to pass, a clinical test where we show we can give out meds, and a med maths test. For the med maths test you must get 10/10 to pass.

Well I've never been good at maths, and despite doing med calcs over and over again for hours every day for weeks I failed my maths test (8 out of 10).

I have talked to my teacher and I'm now being held back, can't do my next two clincal placements, can't graduate with all my friends. Not only that but some girls in my class have been laughing at me , telling me I shouldnt graduate at all because I'm so incompetant. Now whenever I make a little mistake, they even roll their eyes at me and nudge each other.

I feel like such a failure...The teacher told me she is very sorry since I am excelling at all my other subjects ( I don't wish to brag but I have passed most subjects with a High Distinction..Im not fantastically clever, I just study hard).

I am begining to feel like maybe I shouldn't be a nurse...I mean who wants a nurse who fails...?

I just feel so dumb and left out as everyone is making graduation plans and I can't

Thanks for reading this post. Just needed to put my feelings to paper (well, computer).

[sleepisgolden23]

Dear BanoraWhite,

don't give up on yourself and don't listen to those other students who are making fun of you! You have come this far in your academic career why stop now!? And with the complications that you've been having with the medmath I have them too, just keep practicing until you find a suitable way for you to clearly understand it. I use dimensional analysis, which is helpful, but I think maybe you are just putting too much pressure on yourself. I know it is very stressful as a nursing student, but just try to take a deep breath and get through this hurdle. I hope you continue on your journey to become a nurse.

Sincerely,

sleepisgolden23

[boricualuv4ever]

Wow. I've read everything. Is there anyway you can file harassment charges or bullying charges on that girl (rolls her eyes). I know in New York you can do that if you record in a journal everything that is being done to you, have several witnesses and maintained the e-mails she sent you. =/

I seriously hate bullies and than people complain when you get cynical or prejudiced against certain people. I wonder what would happen to her if you replicated her actions?

No offense to anyone, that girl needs her butt kicked since it seems she doesn't know any better >=D

Do the best you can on the math exam. Keep up with your homework and books. Don't lose the knowledge you already have!!! Read ahead the classes you will take next semester. Practice NCLEX questions. Good luck!!

[JenforRN]

Congratulations on passing! I love happy endings. =)

[~Mi Vida Loca~RN, ASN, RN]

I am really sorry to hear that. We have to get 100% on ours too but we get 3 tries to do it. My second one I took all 3 tries, I was a wreck. The first mistake I made was one 75% of the class made and it was more of a photocopy thing on a picture that messed everyone up. But the second time I came in for that same set it was a stupid mistake I transposed my numbers. We take the test every clinical rotation. The next two I got 100% on again because I triple checked my answers. In triple checking I had found a couple stupid errors I had made as well. When it comes to these tests that you have to have the 100% on it can never hurt to check it many times. With math it is so easy to mix something up.

Anyway, I know nothing will make the situation better for you, but don't beat yourself up to bad.

ETA- I just saw the update post, YEA!!!!!!!!