Can't be happy with my grades

jjjoy, LPN · Nov 22, 2010

I think I need a dope slap. I am passing all my classes with at least a B but I'm disappointed in myself for a few of my grades. I know I shouldn't expect to have straight As in nursing school, but that doesn't mean I have to be happy just because I'm "passing", right? Yes, C = RN, but I'm not used to Cs and they make my tummy hurt.

2 things...C does NOT equal RN at all. A C=a C amount or bare minimum amount of competency. Especially considering you go straight from C to F..no C- or D+ anymore, just F. Second, why would you not expect to make straight A's? People have done it, and will do it again lol.

Kgh, you seem confused by the negative reactions to your comments. I'd agree that some folks overreacted to your comment. Still, can you see how someone who tried their best, managed to graduate with Cs, and is successfully working as a nurse might feel insulted by the comment "C does NOT equal RN at all"? Some might interpret your comment to mean that you don't think C students are good enough. Your later clarification seems to indicate that what you meant was that you think nursing students should *aim for* more than bare minimum competency. I think most readers here would agree. The OP clearly was clearly disappointed that she didn't get A's; they didn't seem to be the type just aiming for the bare minimum.

NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN · Nov 22, 2010

Oh and FYI, take a look over in the other forum where people constantly post about interviews...grades are being considered more.

Thanks for the FYI. Speaking for myself I have never been asked about grades on an interview. I have had to take written exams and pass to get a job but they never inquired about my GPA. Where I live is different I guess.