I have to do an "Academic Plan" and I'm a bit worried...

[Kiringat]

Okay, I failed a test for the very first time this week (Pharmacology, online). I sort of feel it was a fluke, and will have no trouble coming back from it, but on the other hand, after two and a half semesters, I'm actually worried about failing out of the program.

Now I have to meet with my instructor to do an "academic plan". I have no idea what this might be, and I'm honestly freaking out. Does anyone have any kind of experience with this?

[OnTheRoad]

In my school, an academic plan is simply a list of what you will take each semester until you graduate. If it is something to discuss the failure of your test, that is most likely just a policy. If anyone in my nursing school gets below a C on an exam they have to meet with the instructor to discuss how they are doing in the class and what they might do to improve (kind of a way of forcing people to ask for help).

[APBT mom, LPN, RN]

At our school we call it "academic probation". What you do is sign a paper saying that you're currently not passing and they ask you areas that you think you need to improve to pass the class. They usually go over studying habits and help set up a schedule for you to study and then refer you to student services for tutoring help if you need it. If you know what you did wrong and how you're going to remedy the situation then you should have nothing to worry about.

[SarasotaRN2b]

Think of it as a positive thing...this is a chance for you to have a 1:1 with your instructor/advisor. If you feel that you are having challenges with something, ask them their advice on how you can best succeed. Be open to constructive criticism. They may have pointers on how you can study more effectively.

Kris

[locolorenzo22, BSN, RN]

Yeah, it's a pain, but it's a way for the instructor to make sure that you aren't one of the statistics of failing.....

Remember funding is based on NCLEX pass rate and graduates, so go figure.....