dealing withfailures in nursing school and negative people

[snowybee]

I m just venting my feelings. I failed my med surg 1 class . I stay at library for 10 hours and studying that class as hard as ever before. I just stayed away from facebook, all phonecalls from friends. I have friends who passed med surg 1 keeps calling, and texting me that they dont see me and whats going on with me. I dont even have the mindset to pick up call s or talk to anyone of my friends . They just laugh at people who repeat med surg class when I was taking with them. They act to be so smart. i got back up to my feet and studying. I rewrote all my notes.I m Spending hours of doing practice questions. I have a friend who called me on phone ,and said well if you cant make med surg 1 ,then you cant make it to the end of nursing school. My school is only 1 strike policy then you are out. Most people will fail out in middle. This is why I dont want to attend phone calls from these people. Has any one gone through this . How do you deal with failures and friends who dont support you.

[smf0903]

Wow, what a bunch of Debbie Downers! I know many RNs who failed a class on a first attempt and are fabulous nurses today :) Does your school offer tutoring? If so, I'd go. I'd also talk to faculty and make sure you're studying "right". Most faculty want to see you succeed and are willing to help you however they can. It sounds like you're back up on the horse and plugging away, so don't let those people get you down!! Do what you have to do Good luck to you! Knock it out of the park!! :D

[Darkstar1485, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN]

Maybe you are more of a visual/hands on learner. I know many people in my class who don't understand crap until they get on the floor or are in skills lab. When you fall, you need to pick yourself back up. Don't worry about what others think. At the end of the day, EVERYONE takes the NCLEX and even 4.0 nursing students who never failed anything fail the first attempt. Chin up! You can do it!!!!

[Hygiene Queen]

I stay at library for 10 hours and studying that class as hard as ever before

It sounds like you would benefit from a consultation with your academic counselor.

Do this today and don't delay!

TRUST ME

I have friends who passed med surg 1 keeps calling, and texting me that they dont see me and whats going on with me... They just laugh at people who repeat med surg class... They act to be so smart... I have a friend who called me on phone ,and said well if you cant make med surg 1 ,then you cant make it to the end of nursing school.

These are your "friends", eh?

Geeze... not very supportive, are they?

BUT...

There just may be some truth in their prediction that you will not make it, but that will only be true if you do not find a more effective way in which to study...

And you cannot find a more effective way if you do not identify what your problem is...

So, you really need to do some soul searching and get in touch with that academic counselor, as I mentioned already.

It may also be wise to surround yourself with more positive people who are more supportive in an honest but less nasty way

This group of "friends" (who laugh at others-- wow ) are not worth your time nor concern.

This is why I dont want to attend phone calls from these people.

You got that right!

I wouldn't either.

Has any one gone through this . How do you deal with failures and friends who dont support you.

Yes, I've been through it, but I was lucky to have gone to school with students who were kind and did not dare to belittle others... because we all knew it really could happen to any of us at any time.

I'm sorry that you have not been as fortunate.

Take care.

[snowybee]

hygiene queen : Thank you for your advice. Dark star, smf thank you.I know there are times when you know who support you and who put you down . My point is that they can 't make judgements about some one who would pass or who is going to fail.I have been through failures and succeeded, but i never had these kind of people telling me you cant make it. You are right it can happen to any one or even to them tommorow. No one intends to fail but this time it happened because lack of my self confidence. I m not a A student but if I study hard, I can pull it off.I take breaks while studying between 10 hours. Yes, I saw my teacher and she said to boost my self confidence, and believe myself that I can do great. I made lot of modifications and changes on my study habits. I pray to god to face these difficulties.I am a visual learner. I tried to watch you tube videos and concepts that I dont understand. I m trying hard as much as possible. I need to pass this class as well and 3 more class to be done with RN. The poem is so inspiring.