Did I Do The right thing?? So confused!! I want to go back!! But How do I Improve?????

[Meganmegzxxxx]

So I am a nursing student studying Childrens's Pre-Registration Nursing, I have always wanted to be a nurse from since i can remember. I love helping people, I love children and I love the job (when I understand) So im a third year, im due to graduate in July 2016, exciting times, I have waited for this moment since secondary school.. everything mapped out exactly as planned. Well since starting my course in 2013 i have continusly struggled like really badly, I have really had to work hard and things just dont come natural to me. Then I was tested for dyslexia and dyscalculia and It was shown that i do have them both which explains some of the reasons i am struggling so badly. So i have carried on and now i have had two really bad mentors that have put me down in front of parents and told me how bad my maths is and that i really need to sort it out and its scary to think that i will be a staff nurse next year for these reasons. I let them know of my difficulties and i explained that i can do the sums i just need to be able to write them down, well she thinks that is unexceptable, she as put me down loads. I finally couldnt take it after 3 years of bad mentors. I Quit my course and i am due to return in december. I know i am not ready to be a staff nurse but i put my everything into it and still dont seem to be getting any better at anything i do. My confidence is at an all time low, i struggle practically and academically but I love the patients and they all say how fabulous i am and how kind of a nurse i will be. But How can i improve myself for December. Im struggling, I feel like im always asking if there is anything i can do, im cleaning, tidying talking to parents. doing observations, but as a third year student i feel i should be more involved, HOW DO I DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need help.. Anyone?? Or do I stop now??

[NurseGirl525, ASN, RN]

What is children's pre-registration nursing? I'm not sure exactly what kind of schooling you are doing. Are you in the US?

[Meganmegzxxxx]

UK..

Bsc Hons children's nursing degree X

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

My youngest was diagnosed with math & spatial reasoning problems in elementary school, so I'm a bit familiar with your struggles. Have you been counseled on adaptive coping mechanisms? For instance, you could make sure that you have a calculator handy at all times - even using the one on your smart phone would work. A qualified counselor/therapist could definitely help you in this area.

Wishing you the best of luck - hope you can get back in the groove soon.

[windsurfer8, BSN, RN]

So a paragraph blaming others for your problems and at the end "HOW DO I DO THIS!!!!!!!!!"

You do it by first stop blaming "mentors". Then you go pass the classes. If you unable then you will never be a nurse. It doesn't matter if you have dyslexia. You kill a patient because you can't understand the order it won't matter how "caring" you are.

[Meganmegzxxxx]

Lets make this very clear.. I have been poorly mentored, the uni as provided me with no support. I have done my absoloute best and tried my hardest, you seem like one of those people that are judgemental and horrible. For my guesses your probably a mentor too as YOU have the Sam bad ATTITUDE!! Please remove yourself, I have no interest in your negativity

[direw0lf, BSN]

I used to think Windsurfer was an angry person or something but Honestly I read enough of his posts in a few months now that I feel like he really is telling it like it is, and if you follow his advice, it cuts out the drama and can help you.

I have a math block bad where most of the time I need to write it down too. My teachers don't put me down or see anything wrong with it right now but I want to do better. I got this book: Davis's Basic Math Review for Nurses. If you practice every day you'll get better at being able to do calculations. In the US we are encouraged to write it down and have a 2nd nurse check our calculation.

[Nature_walker, ASN, BSN, RN]

I was tested for dyslexia when I was in the fourth grade. Was told at that time I'd never graduate high school with higher than a C average because I was dyslexic. I was in the top 10% of my class with straight A's. Math and spelling have always been a challenge for me so I understand your frustration/struggle with it. However, being dyslexic has not stopped me from doing any of the things I love. I taught English to non-English speakers for years (ironic that spelling is my downfall huh?). I had tutors in school, some good some bad, but what it really came down to was me figuring out how I learned best. I've had to adapt and use other ways of learning get it. I work twice as hard as some of my classmates in school to overcome, but I'm set to graduate with my RN in May of this year. Don't let this define you. Find what ways work best for you and expand on it so you can reach your goals.