anyone actually get good grades in nursing school?

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hi everyone. im new to the board. ive just started reading people's posts a few days ago, and im starting to get really nervous about nursing school. im (hopefully) starting a bsn program in the fall, and i expect to do quite a bit of studying, but it seems like everyone is saying that no matter how much you study you will still probably not get very good grades. I was just wondering if anyone out there actually does get ok grades, or should i just expect to get c's? :confused: :uhoh21:

A couple B's on tests, but all A's overall. It is doable even with a 30 hour a week job on the side!:smokin:

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I get good grades, but I work hard for them and I make my classes my priority. I want to go on for my RN, so I need to be earning A's.

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Personally I find that my nursing classes are easier than my health science classes. Depends on your style I guess. I'm not the type to just sit and memorize the facts which is really all things like Anatomy and Physiology are. I'm hoping to average out at B's. C's in my science classes A's in my nursing courses. It's difficult though because I've always been a straight A student but I've learned not to stress about it. There isn't any shame in a C. There are the people who have to rub it in that they're straight A students. Don't let them get to you. We can't all be perfect and there's just as much art to nursing as there is science. Just do you're best and you'll do just fine.

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I get good grades, but I work hard for them and I make my classes my priority. I want to go on for my RN, so I need to be earning A's.

I'm just going to assume that I read this wrong because that would suggest that those who don't get As dont make class a priority? Other than my time on this board and the 1 hour a day I get w/ my family MAX, I'm either at work or studying or in class. I barely even talk to classmates because it gets in the way of time I need to study.

Just because people have other things going on in their lives does not mean that school is not a priority. I have a family, which has taken a backseat to school many times, but they handle it very well and know that its in everyone's benefit long term. I also have a job, because without a job to pay for childcare, I would not have the option of school ($800 a month for daycare for my two little ones) Also, a B average in LPN classes is not going to keep you out of RN school~ By the time that RN programs hit the half way point, they've lost so many that they're dying to fill a few seats. My school has a 2 year waiting list for the RN program, but no waiting if you start at the LPN to ADN point of the program. And if you're not actually taking nursing classes at all yet, well then I understand that you don't realize how tough it is yet (as I did not) and I forgive you that. :) I was not just an "A" student, I got nothing lower than a 97 on ANYTHING in my pre-reqs, even when half the class was failing my math class.

Either way, good luck to everyone! There is a definite corrolation between how much you invest and what you get out. There's very little chance of "winging it" like you can in many other classes.

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Specializes in Geriatric, Psychiatric, Emergency.

You shouldn't worry about not being able to get high grades. I have straight A's and I'm in nursing school. Hang in there and good luck!!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, L&D.

Hello and don't fret... I am a 4.0 and I am halfway through, find out what your teacher expects, do the work and DON'T WORRY. A lot of my classmates that are having issues are having a hard time with test anxiety and always second guessing themselves on tests. Work on your multiple choice test-taking strategies and you will be fine!

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C's get degrees... :rolleyes:

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Specializes in Case management, occupational health.

Straight A's all the way.

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Specializes in LTC/Rehab, Med Surg, Home Care.
hi everyone. im new to the board. ive just started reading people's posts a few days ago, and im starting to get really nervous about nursing school. im (hopefully) starting a bsn program in the fall, and i expect to do quite a bit of studying, but it seems like everyone is saying that no matter how much you study you will still probably not get very good grades. I was just wondering if anyone out there actually does get ok grades, or should i just expect to get c's? :confused: :uhoh21:

I'm graduating with honors on December 17th. I'm a non-traditional student, with kids, some of whom are foster children, with a DH who is working on a PhD. So we're pretty busy. Yes, you CAN get high grades.

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A's here.

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Got mostly A's and B's... did get a C in pathophysiology though.. I was just happy to pass! Good luck.

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Specializes in cardiovascular, EP.

Non-traditional student, working full-time, travel for work; husband, kids, dogs, etc.

Kept GPA 3.97 - worked hard, read lots, slept little.

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