about to fail RN school

[rn2beinokc]

Hello, I am extremely saddened that I have to start this thread, but I am extremely close to failing out of my 2nd semester of and ADN-RN program.. I need to make about 86 on my 75 question final.

The problem is that we have heard, that the final is the worst. It upsets me that I get all of the Nursing intervention questions right, and even get all of the Delegation question right. my problem is that I miss the dumbest, simpliest ones for example " leave the light on", "elevate the head of the bed", " Hypotonic fluid distribution ... It makes me so mad at myself BC I would hate to fail out bcz of the simplest things, bcz I understand the diseases and treatments, but how can I prevent myself from picking the more extreme answer and just stick with the basics?

A friend who graduated said it might be hurting me when I do questions from NCLEX review books bcz those are meant for people who are ready to take the NCLEX and will only hurt me and my current situation..

Oh and I forgot to mention, I have already failed out the LPN as well, so it makes me think that maybe nurai g isn't for me 😦😢

[NurseGirl525, ASN, RN]

How did you get into an RN program after failing a LPN program? Just curious. I agree with your friend. I think you are also reading too much into the questions. Read the question as it is and the most appropriate answer. I would also meet with your instructor and see where you are going wrong and perhaps that would help you. I always ask what the rationale is when I do not get an answer. I always need to understand why I missed a question so I understand for future questions. Good luck on your final.

[ExpBrittany]

A few points:

-Do practice nclex questions. You can use your nclex book, but only focus on diseases you will be tested on. Do the questions & read the rationales.

-Slow down. Read every word/sentence carefully. Figure out what's being asked. Just make sure to watch the clock so that you don't run out of time on the exam.

-Meet with the instructor to review your exams & get some guidance.

-Ask some of the other students in class who are passing any test taking strategies you might can use.

-Review in a study group. Teach the material to other students & vice versa.

-Don't worry about what other people are saying about the final. What's hard for some, won't be for all. Sometimes this is true, lol. You have to stay focused & do the best you can.

-Not sure as to the reason you failed out of lpn school, but you need to get it together. You have a second chance to become a nurse. Don't blow it. If you work, reduce your hours. Tell your boyfriend you'll see him during x-mas break. Study on campus if you have small kids at home if the sitter will watch them. Tell your girlfriends you can't party. Stay off facebook, twitter, instagram, snapchat, etc.

Not sure how much of this applies to you, but you really need to figure out what's the issue before its too late.

Good luck!