I'm failing out of nursing school

nm0279 · Apr 12, 2015

Is it too late to withdraw from at least one of the classes? I would really hate to see you dismissed from the program. Is it an accelerated program? Those are very intense. Pharmacology requires a great amount of study; and continued study. What are your instructors doing to help?

Libby1987 · Apr 12, 2015

Have you talked to any of your classmates and asked how they're doing it? Not the brainiacs but the average student who has to work hard. Maybe they can tell you how they prioritize what they study?

caliotter3 · Apr 12, 2015

If you were to pass one of the classes, you could continue? Perhaps you could abandon one of the courses, if you can't withdraw with a W (but I would withdraw if the school will allow it at this late date), and go for broke on the remaining class to pass. Otherwise, if this is a done deal, and nothing is a done deal until the fat lady sings, you are going to have to look at an LPN program or entry to another program. Entering another program is almost impossible. Ask if you can withdraw from one of the courses, then do everything to pass the remaining course. Save yourself if you can. Best wishes.

nm0279 · Apr 12, 2015

How many organizations are still hiring LPN's?

tabby092 · Apr 12, 2015

First I would like to congratulate u for being in the nursing program, its a very hard and competitive program. To me it sounds as if u are overwhelmed..and its okay at least u know what u can handle. But honestly I think u should drop one of the classes or just the ones u are failing. You mentioned that u can only fail one. You really dont want to lose everything. I know it may seem that way at this moment but ur not. Dropping a class is not bad. I have done it and came back with and A. I had to refocus, allow others to help, and find out the way I can retain information when I'm under a lot of pressure. Talk with ur advisor again and see what ur options are. Don't give up, u know what u want Now refocus and go for it.

mercurysmom · Apr 12, 2015

I'm not sure how your school calendar works, but our students have a deadline for a "typical" withdrawal. After that point, any withdrawals are differentiated by WP or WF, depending on whether the student was passing or failing the course when they dropped it. A plain old "W" looks much better than a "WF" on a transcript.

jadelpn, LPN, EMT-B · Apr 13, 2015

Here's the thing--going forward do not let anyone convince you to take 2 really difficult things (like pharmacology and nursing 1) with a general ed array all at the same time. If the minimum is 3 classes a semester, take 3 classes a semester. I say this because sometimes, 3 classes are all you can take.

Also, if you had an IEP in high school, speak with your guidance counselor about this.

If your professors have office hours, take them up on them. Ask for help where you need it. Ask if there is some sort of extra credit you can do, as you are invested in success.

When you open the text book, look at the objectives of the chapter. You should meet all of the objectives. When I would make notes about a chapter, I would "answer" all of the objectives. And do the vocabulary. Index cards are the most awesome thing. On them can be your vocab words, your meds, all sorts of things--even the objectives and the answers. It is easier to review on a card as opposed to an entire chapter. Highlight the objective answers. Know them. Take notes in class. If you are sensing a theme of the objectives, highlight your notes.

When testing, stop second guessing yourself, and don't change answers. When you change answers is when you get it wrong most of the time. Unless you are sure that you mischecked, move on. Do not read into the question more than what it is asking at face value.

I find general themes in meds as well. If they make you blood pressure go down, one can get dizzy. If the make you pee, fluid loss, and changes in labs. If they help with pain, they could make one not poop, if it is an antibiotic, look for a reaction.

Remember ABC's--One needs to breathe, not lose blood and have a pulse that is appropriate for life.

It will click, but you need to be sure you set yourself up not to fail. Also, one on one tutoring can also help. Perhaps someone who works with you in your job as a CNA you admire, think is an awesome nurse.....they may be willing to tutor you. If not, when speaking to the guidance counselor, ask.

Best wishes!

Red Kryptonite · Apr 13, 2015

How many organizations are still hiring LPN's?

LTCs and LTACs, hospice orgs, home care agencies, rehabs, assisted living, doctor offices and clinics, schools in some states, private duty nursing companies, heck there have been LPNs posting here that where they live, hospitals are still even hiring them. Don't let anyone tell you there aren't jobs for LPNs

Be warned though, that LPN education can be challenging too. I'm currently in a "fast track" 2 semester LPN program and while I'm doing well so far, the sheer volume of knowledge they are trying to cram in our heads can be overwhelming at times. But I'm doing it, while working full time and being a wife and mom, so maybe you could too.

allnurses Guide · Apr 13, 2015

Does your community college have a resource center? I had a friend in Nursing school who while very bright was having a lot of trouble with tests. She went to the resource center and they did testing and evaluations and helped her develop a plan to help he succeed. She did in fact succeed.

Hppy

AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P · Apr 13, 2015

You already payed your money, don't give up, keep trying. Maybe seek out tutoring!

Annie

BusyMan · Apr 13, 2015

Yes, it is too late to withdraw. My thought at the time was, it would be great if I can pass 1 class and fail the other. That way I only have to repeat 1 and somewhat save time. But now, I'm just trying to keep myself sane!

-Paul