Block IV, are the odds against me?

Are you meeting with your professors? Are you talking to anyone in the year ahead of you who can tell you how they studied? Are you meeting with tutors? Are you spending extra time practicing your skills? Are you spending enough time studying your texts? Are you making flash cards? Are you recording your lectures and reviewing them at home or in the library? Are you involved in a study group? Are you reaching out to an academic advisor for study tips/advice?

If you answered no to any one of these questions, I would reassess how you're studying. Don't assume that this isn't meant to be your path if it's what you're passionate about. Nursing school is difficult, an accelerated program even more so. Utilize the resources available to you. But don't wait for the end of the semester to figure out that things aren't working for you. You may just need to shift how you're reinforcing the information. You can do it!!! Just find what works for you. You seem very dedicated, so I absolutely believe you can find a way to not only pass, but do even better.

I have met with advisors....not very helpful. I have searched high and low for a tutor without any luck...really! I don't know anyone who has a tutor, and if they do, they're keeping it a secret. I've checked at school and on line. I have tried various ways to study (ie flash cards, recording, reading text book, study group, reviewing powerpoints, etc.) There are so many different modes of study and so much material to cover (ie 10+ chapters per exam), it's been a process to find what works for me. For the most part, I find if I stick to the instructors powerpoints and read those sections in the text only pertaining directly to ppts that helps save me time. Group study has been helpful. I've also met with a counselor on campus to help me deal with stress. I also try to review ppts before getting to class so I already know what the lecture is about and spend a day just reviewing sample questions from the various books I've borrowed from friends. I think I just went into this completely blind. Perhaps if I knew then what I know now my results may have been better along the way. I'm used to having better grades. I'm plugging along and doing okay. I think I just hit a low when I submitted my commentary and needed a boost. Today is a good day! Thanks for your reply and encouragement!

Hang in there! Now you know what to expect on tests so you should do better.