Burnt out, failing a class, got pregnant, need advice

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I am basically in search of some advice and pep talks. I started this semester learning that I am pregnant. I am in the last semester of my BSN program. I have found it very difficult to stay on top of my studying because the fatigue has just been so overwhelming. I just scored a 62% on my med-surge exam and we only have three more exams to go. I am required to have a 75% testing average and pulling myself out of this hole just seems next to impossible right now. I can't tell if it is my hormones, if I am just burnt out, or if this is a sign that I should wait and start fresh next semester (I will still be pregnant, not due until April). It is affecting my mental health and my relationship with my husband. I cry all of the time and dread my life whenever I wake up every morning.

Should I attempt to power through and try to dig myself out of this hole? I generally get A's and B's in med-surge. This is the first time I have ever failed an exam. I am thinking about finishing my other two classes and then re-doing med-surge next semester when it is the only class I would have to focus on. What do you guys think? Has anyone ever been in this situation? Came back from a 62% with three exams?

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Specializes in Mental Health.

A friend of mine came back from a 52% last semester. She studied her face off and pulled through. Also, our minimum is 80%. So you can definitely do it, but you're going to have to pull it all together for a few months and make it happen. I'd go see the counselor at your school too.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Crying all the time isn't normal. See your physician for some help with this. You won't be able to make a good decision in this state of mind.

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Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory.

If you've thought of a way to break it down, lighten the load and still get through without too much delay, it might be the way to go. But I second seeing your doctor. Not to find a way to power through nursing school, but to make sure you don't have anything untoward going on.

Then talk to your school advisor and find a way to navigate this. Good luck! And congratulations!

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