is my career goal to become a nurse over?

Proton · May 15, 2016

I failed bio 201 twice and microbiology once, should I bother retaking them or is my career goal to become a nurse over?

There may still be options for you; although your best bet would be to speak with an academic advisor.

It is important to understand that your pre-requisite grades truly matter. Nursing is a highly sought-after career, therefore, from the moment you decide that this is your 'goal,' you must stand out as a competitive applicant. The best way to do so, is by way of academic achievement.

If you're unsuccessful in your courses, it may be wise to re-evaluate your study habits, course load, work schedule, etc to determine the reason as to why you were unable to pass.

Be willing to work hard and seek help - your school may offer tutoring sessions or utilize YouTube or AllNurses for study tips!

Best of luck to you.

indorfpf · May 15, 2016

If you failed because you slacked off or "life got in the way", then take some time off and reevaluate.

If you simply struggled with the information, you need a change of strategy. Different school, different teacher, study partners, etc.

Determination trumps talent most percent of the time. If this is something you desperately want, keep going and have no regrets. If nursing just sounds like a nice idea, then there's something to be said for not wasting your own time.

Either way, best of luck.

Phil

Evening_Primrose, ADN, RN · May 16, 2016

I agree with both commenters before me. The moment you decide you want to be a nurse you have to take all classes seriously. You're applying to get into a competitive program no matter where you apply. THEY won't care why you didn't do well, only that you didn't succeed.

YOU, on the other hand, do need to know why you didn't do well. Is it the subject matter itself? If it is, that could be problematic since science courses are a large part of nursing. Was it the circumstances? Working too much? Outside obligations? Didn't study? Boyfriend/girlfriend taking up too much time?

You need to sit down and be HONEST with yourself about why you didn't do as well as you could have in these courses. You need to figure out exactly where it broke down so you can figure out your next move.