I wanted to address a few things after reading the responses I received from my first article: " I failed out of nursing school... Appealed and WON!! Some were comical, most of them were critical, many were rude, but a few were really sweet and I appreciate the kind words.
First Point I would like to address is the misspelling of "Baccalaureate" . I am not the best at spelling, and yes I am ADHD. I have always struggled and because of my learning disability I tend to be impulsive. I should have used spellcheck. Lesson learned. It was a mistake. I'm not perfect, never have been and don't ever care to be.
After reading the enormous amount of rude,funny, and downright hateful comment's regarding the ADN Vs. BSN comment. I want to SINCERELY apologize to those who thought I was being demeaning or downplaying the role of ADN nurses, LPNs etc. That was never my intention. After re-reading my post as well as the comments I received I now realize I probably should have chosen my words more wisely or maybe I shouldn't have mentioned that in my post in the first place. This issue was recently brought up in my Leadership & Nursing Management class, I actually spoke out and said that a new graduate BSN nurse would not be as equipped as the ADN nurse with a number of years experience. My professor quickly responded saying that I was wrong, which I found to be odd because I know for a fact that as a new grad (in a few months) I will not have the experience or confidence that a seasoned ADN nurse has. I respect all healthcare professionals and I certainly do not think I am better just because I had to take two extra classes in order to receive my BSN (I am sure this will be taken out of context & and will receive comments that are mean.. go ahead I have tough skin)
Third point I would like to address is: I found it really disheartening that some of the rude/hateful comments I received were from nurses both ADN & BSN, nursing professors etc. Nurses care for others, we ALL have or should have compassion. Last time I checked, When a person decides to become a nurse, they make the most important decision of their lives. They choose to dedicate themselves to the care of others. Some of the comments I read had no compassion, they lacked understanding, and these were written by nurses?!
Last point I would like to address and mention is that I may have failed but it wasn't because I didn't study or worked hard. I wasn't the only one who failed. 11 out of 30 SENIOR NURSING students failed this particular class. Students with 4.0 GPA's, and even one's who have never failed anything in their ENTIRE life. Nine students appealed and there were only TWO that were successful including myself. I am very fortunate to have won my appeal and know that I will BE ONE HELL OF A NURSE & hopefully one day Professor.
Everyone has a right to their opinion, and I understand that I may have offended many of the readers, however again that was not my intention. I apologize and I hope that I straightened out a few issues. ALSO I want to shout out to the HATERS.... THANK YOU!
Listen JB you are the one who keeps on saying these things and then putting your foot in your mouth. Don't get upset because people are pointing out your wrongdoing. You cannot make an appeal to get everyone to encourage your careless speech nor can you make an appeal when you fail the NCLEX-you just have to work harder the next time like you should've done in the classes you failed.
What? Why would I let my license expire & how would I forget? Considering you don't even have one yet...
"So I was going to go back to school & bridge to become an RN, but after a wake up call last night (realizing my crappy job history as an LVN will follow me) I'm reconsidering & not gonna go back to school.I also have a bunch of other reasons. But that's a big one. Why waste time & money if I can't get a job? Money is already tight enough as it is.So since I'm not working & don't plan to go back to school, should I bother keeping my license active?"
---> You posted that on March 27th
Oh but I will have my license in a few months and BSN,RN behind my name
When I do PASS the NCLEX the FIRST TIME, I will make a new sure to post a picture of the email saying I PASSED! Can't wait! It'll be sometime in September when I'm able to take it, so mark your calendars y'all!
Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
"So I was going to go back to school & bridge to become an RN, but after a wake up call last night (realizing my crappy job history as an LVN will follow me) I'm reconsidering & not gonna go back to school.I also have a bunch of other reasons. But that's a big one. Why waste time & money if I can't get a job? Money is already tight enough as it is.So since I'm not working & don't plan to go back to school, should I bother keeping my license active?"
---> You posted that on March 27th
Oh but I will have my license in a few months and BSN,RN behind my name
Yeah & it's April almost May. That's IF you pass boards. I've had my license for five years & I do plan to go back to school, just not at this very moment. I have more nursing experience than you & I know better than to let my license expire but I have NO idea why you would bring that up when it has literally NOTHING to do with your OP.
OrganizedChaos, LVN
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What? Why would I let my license expire & how would I forget? Considering you don't even have one yet...