Failed my osces... Now what?

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So I'm in a really big pickle at the moment. Long story short, I had a panic attack when it came time to do my OSCEs and I tanked it. It's worth 60 percent of my lab mark, and in can't continue to next semester without passing that class.

I've passed all my other classes, and my average not including my lab mark is a 79 percent. I've gotten a doctors note from my doctor, saying I've been treated for anxiety in the past and it's been a chronic problem with me since middle school.

My program coordinator said I can approach them when all the marks are official and see if I can contest the mark. What do you think my chances are? I'm so upset and worried sick about it. Has anybody been in a similar situation?

What if I'm not permitted to attend next semester. What happens then? Do I have to apply to school all over again for September and just take that lab class all over again? I'm losing my mind thinking about this, and I'm so upset I've let my anxiety get the best of me

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I'll also say, my lab mark not including my osce was good. we've had two quizzes and I've gotten 80 percent on each.

We also have an online course (nso) but I didn't do very well on it because I kept forgetting they were due. I've calculated that if I was to go back and complete all the quizzes on my nso course, that I could still pass my lab class, despite my osce mark. It would be in the low 60s and it would affect my overall average, putting it down... Which I'm not thrilled about but at least I wouldn't have to worry about this anymore. I've emailed my lab teacher and I'm just waiting to hear back now.

Still can't believe this happened because I prepared so much for my osce. This has really messed up my average for school, and robbed me of getting an 80+ average for my first semester. So frustrated and disappointed in myself.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

If you were already known for anxiety and a doctor wants to fill out the form, I say take the medical incomplete on it. I did it when in college, and had to retake the semester the following year. At first I was really upset, and so mad at having to redo all that work. But I used that extra semester to take all the extra core classes and was able to come back stronger since I didn't have all the extra stuff to add to my anxiety. Feel free to pm me if you have questions.

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You really have to take all those classes again? I don't understand why. Do they not count as credits towards your diploma?

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

Whatever class you fail, you have to retake. Whether you take a medical exemption for the semester or you fail, that's your choice. No matter what, you have to take the class again.

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But it's only my lab class that I failed (because I failed my osce) I passed all my other classes and not including my lab mark I have a B average

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Specializes in NICU.

So you will probably need to re take that lab class next semester but move on with your other classes...so you will be one semester behind in lab.

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