Bombed Chem test (feeling low)

brwnsugr92 · Feb 16, 2004

Hello....don't feel bad about your chem test. This is my first semester of pre-reqs, I took Chem, Human Biology and beginning algebra. I had to drop the chem class because it was so hard and other students in the class were having a hard time like me. I think I need to brush up on my math more, and work less hours. Anyway, I'm writing because I bombed my Bio test last week, and I was thinking the same thing as you....how can I be a nurse when I am doing so bad in Science??? I'm going to stick it out and see....part of my problem is not making time to study but it is hard when you work and have kids. Good luck to you!

busygirl26 · Apr 21, 2004

Ok, I too sometimes feel that I am TOO STUPID to be a nurse. You know whats funny about it though? During my clinicals, I find that almost everything seems to fall into place. I can apply what I have read or learned. I have people tell me all the time that even if I can only pull a B or a C (or even a D at times.. Urgh!) on a test that I really do know whats goin on. I am just not a test taker. And... I hate for people to use that as an excuse, but no matter how hard I study I just cant seem to do it. Hey... just thought I'd let you know you're not alone. And, hey, new nurses are needed... SO... hang in there!

Angel

allthingsbright · Apr 21, 2004

Hi! I know how you feel about chem-its sti8nks!

My school offers an OB tech certification class-its 9 weeks, costs about 680, and you have to have some healthcare background (cna, ma, etc). I'm in Kansas City, but check around-these cert classes are popping up. I thought about OB Tech, but really want to be an OB nurse, so I am going forward with that and start clinicals this fall.

Good luck whatever you decide-and you are not "too stupid" to be anything your heart desires!

manna, BSN, RN · Apr 21, 2004

I just took my Chem final and I feel your pain!

I really believe in the power of a positive attitude, though. Now that I look back on how stressed I was over Chem this past semester, I think I really made things more difficult for myself - and made the class out to be more difficult than it was.

If you need help, seek it out - try to find a tutor, look up info on websites, get a copy of Chem Cliffsnotes, or ask someone on this BB. I'd be happy to help in any way possible, although Chem isn't my forte... at least I passed (and I've never been so relieved in my life!) :chuckle

Good luck! :)