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I will make this short since longer posts aren't posting. It doesn't look like i'm going to pass my Adult Health 2 class. I just dont get where I'm going wrong i stidy my butt off & yet I've only passed 1 test. If I can get my longer post to take I will post it. I just don't know what else to do. The thought of failing this class hurts, but I don't know what else to do.

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Make an appointment with your instructor. You are not the first person to have trouble with their class, and I guarantee you won't be the last. He/she may be able to point out specific things in your study habits that are beneficial and make you aware of areas or concepts you may be missing. It may be just enough to help you boost your grade to a passing level.

If it comes down to it, and your instructor is not able to pass you, he/she can at least get you on the right track for next semester.

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A little background I guess is in order I am in my first senior semester. I have 2 tests left counting the ATI final for Adult Health II. I am really struggling with this class. I did fairly good on the first test, the second test I admit I bombed I basically didn't find the time to study for this test, the next 2 tests I studied my butt off for & didn't pass either one of them. I really felt that I had a good grasp on the material when it came time for the test but apparently I didn't. I am at the point that I don't think I can pass this class unless I ace the last 2 tests which I don't see as being a realistic outcome.

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I have had alot going on this semester outside of school with family & I know that didn't help things at all. I don't know what I'm doing wrong with studying! I spend hours going over the notes that are posted, reading the chapter, & taking notes form the chapter & adding to my printed notes along with the ones I take in class. I don't miss class & I've only been late to class once at the begining of the semester. I guess I'm just lost as to what to do now. I know that I have to apply to retake this class if I fail it but how do I change the outcome if I retake it? I'm just getting really down about all of this & it seems like everytime I find a glimmer of hope something else new comes up that puts out that glimmer. Thanks for listening to me rant about....everything.

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The previous 2 posts are the original post that wouldn't go thru, it would only work in 2 parts. That's a more in depth idea of what I'm looking at.

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It sounds like you know the notes, it's the tests that are throwing you off. Have you used any NCLEX books to study? Getting a handle on those *lovely* NCLEX multiple choice questions should be a class of its own.

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I am working on getting up the nerve to speak with one of my instructors. It's been a trying semester & I am turly not comfortable speaking with my instructors. I feel like the first part of the semester I spent getting a bulls eye off my back & this just means putting it back on me, but if I'm going to fail there's not much they can do to me this semster. I know the instructors have a job to do but I feel like I've been discouraged more than encouraged. I know this sounds bad on my part but I have been trying to work on myself in this aspect.

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Actually for the last test I went through around 200 NCLEX questions from my Saunders book & actually felt really good about the test but I wound up getting a 73 on it. :( I feel like I'm taking advantage of every little thing I can put my hands on. If someone from class suggests it I try it, thinking something has got to click for me.

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i wanted to say coffeematecna that i have emailed one of the instructors about setting up a meeting to figure out where i am going wrong. like you said even if it can't help me this semester to pass it will help me next semester so i am waiting to hear back on a meeting time. crossing my fingers now. thanx.

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I am working on getting up the nerve to speak with one of my instructors. It's been a trying semester & I am turly not comfortable speaking with my instructors. I feel like the first part of the semester I spent getting a bulls eye off my back & this just means putting it back on me, but if I'm going to fail there's not much they can do to me this semster. I know the instructors have a job to do but I feel like I've been discouraged more than encouraged. I know this sounds bad on my part but I have been trying to work on myself in this aspect.

Bless you for having the courage to work on yourself! That's some of the hardest work we ever do, isn't it, working on ourselves? Take a deep breath before you go in to talk to your instructor, and remember, you ARE WORTH IT! And just like the other nurse said, you are not the first person to struggle with this class and you won't be the last. I studied with a group of other students on Sundays when possible, but I know that may not be possible for everyone. Good luck! I'll be rooting for you. :hug::hug:

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Academics.

If at all possible, ask the instructor to go through YOUR test with you and explain the rationales for the correct answer so that you can compare it to why you chose your answer.

I nearly failed the first test in Adult Health 1, but I did exactly what I am advising you to do. I also changed my study focus. I got one of only 3 As on the second test.

I hope this helps.

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