Well I did it. I passed my first semester of nursing school. I am in a 2 year ADN program. I really studied and had problems in my Foundations class all semester long. I got a 74,74,82,74,76. My final grade was 77.95, which they rounded up to 78%.78% is needed to pass at my school. I passed but I don't feel that good. I almost want to cry. I barely made it. Many of my classmates feel I should be happy,and just do better next time. I will say that my particular program is not very supportive,and is very unorganized. mow back to me. I will admit I was lazy at times,but for the most part I studied and read the required readings. We got near the end and we got into bowel and urinary elimination and pain. These were very challenging, One particular teacher was very hard. Alot of nursing diagnosis questions which we didn't really see all semester. I am very upset and a little discouraged. I know I really want to be a nurse,and I am detemined to do it. I have had a rough past,but a promissing future. I am a above the knee amputee and osteo sarcoma survivor. I feel like I have to do this for me,and the patients I will oneday take care of. I am scared, and would love any remarks anyone may have positive or negative. Of course people fail,but I do not want to be the one to fail.
I'm glad to hear you passed! Congrats!! This semester was a rough one for me too. I got an A in A&PII, and managed B's in 105 and 106 but eeked by with a C in 103. The important thing is that we passed! I've already decided that I won't be working next semester...it's just too much for me on top of school. I'm also taking microbiology next semester too so I"m anticipating even less "free" time then last semester. What's your schedule look like for next semester? Here's mine...
You passed and that's what counts. The first semester can be tough - everything is new, you're not used to the style of the critical thinking questions, etc. It takes time. Give yourself some credit, and good luck next semester!!!
Hey congats for passing your 1st semester! I barely passed my 1st semester also, I am dtermined to do much better for 2nd sem. you will too! I really admire your strength!! You are stronger than alot of people who would have given up already! I've almost given up myself,Ive have a hip prothesis since 1994 and a revision in 2002 and certain things I run into are trying! Dont give up!
Well I will say thank you too all who replied. I really needed the good words. I will do better. I just started reading " You are smarter than you think" book. It is excellent. I already feel better.I suggest it to all. Everyone have a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.
Well I will say thank you too all who replied. I really needed the good words. I will do better. I just started reading " You are smarter than you think" book. It is excellent. I already feel better.I suggest it to all. Everyone have a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.
Well CCU NRS, that is my nick name I was given at my gym. I bench press well over 400lbs,and a competitive power-lifter. I just love the sound of them plates bangin'. Weight plates that is.
This was my first semester also.. I always thought I had to be an A student.. But we need to remember that C's get degrees.. And after school nobody is going to know whether you got all A's or C's..Keep your chin up, and be proud of yourself..
Hooligan
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Hey Bangin'!!
I'm glad to hear you passed! Congrats!!
This semester was a rough one for me too. I got an A in A&PII, and managed B's in 105 and 106 but eeked by with a C in 103. The important thing is that we passed! I've already decided that I won't be working next semester...it's just too much for me on top of school. I'm also taking microbiology next semester too so I"m anticipating even less "free" time then last semester. What's your schedule look like for next semester? Here's mine...
ADN 110 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM M MA
ADN 112 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM MT MA
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM R HO TBA
BIO 224 3:00 PM - 5:50 PM M MA 4462
4:00 PM - 5:50 PM W MA 4462
NUR 108 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM W MA 4349
~Bean