Didn't pass adult health last class

[bmw804]

I didn't pass my last nursing course Adult Health. I feel like such a failure. I was the only one in my class that didn't pass the classroom portion. I had a lot going on in my life. I had quit my full time job to go back to school for nursing. I did work part time as a STNA, but it wasn't enough to pay my mortgage.I am on the verge of losing my home, b/c I was unable to make payments. I have lucked up on a full time job as a scheduler for one of the major hospitals. Classes started back on 7/9, but I couldn't attend since I just started my new job. I can attend evening classes, but I couldn't make the orientation, b/c I didn't want to inform my new boss about leaving early for nursing school.

The next class starts in January. I have been out since April. I really want to finish the last class, but I am glad to be working, so I can pay my bills. I am looking into selling my home and renting for the time being. I don't want to get stuck in this position and not go back to nursing school. I want to continue to review my text books, so I can be ready to go back to school in January. I hope.

[nursn4me]

bmw804,

Oh I could have written the very same post a few years back. The same thing happened to me. I failed my last class (med/surg) in the LPN program. I was doing too much, I was working full-time because I have children and had a mortgage at the time. It was awful trying to juggle school, children, and a demanding full-time job. I got so frustrated and terribly depressed when I didn't pass the last class. I didn't go back, I said to hell with it! I was wrong, I do want to finish school, I want to be a nurse!!!

Well since so much time has lapsed since I was in the LPN program (2004) I would have to redo all of the clinical portions again. I just decided since my goal was to ultimately become an RN, then I will just finish my prereqs for the RN program. I only have 2 more classes and I am done and will be ready for the RN program.

I said all this to say if you really want to be a nurse, then please don't let failing that one class deter you from your dreams! I wish I had someone to tell me that when I was in the same position as you. Don't waste time, I don't know what the time limit on your program is but I wouldn't delay. Since you just started this job I wouldn't tell them why you need the time off but tell them it is important and that you are willing to make up the time. Find a way to get back into school and finish it. It is not easy to work, take care of kids, and tackle nursing school. If this last class is the only thing that is stopping you from sitting for the boards then I say you have done very well and should be proud that you have gotten this far. Please finish and post back WHEN you have graduated from the program!!