Failed! 4days before grad!

Marshall1 · Aug 2, 2011

The only failure will be is if you don't go back! Someone I went to RN school with failed the boards but now is a very successful CRNA. Maybe the hospital will still allow you to work as a nursing assistant or similar. Just tell them the situation and see what you can work out. Everything will be ok -

xtxrn, ASN, RN · Aug 2, 2011

Take the class again, and know you got out of it with a legit grade.....

gracie rn · Aug 2, 2011

stay strong and never give up! i was in your same situation about failing by a point. you can do this! :)

caliotter3 · Aug 2, 2011

You have the option to go back and finish. When I was laid off eight weeks before graduation and didn't go back to school so I could move out of my home, I got told 'no way' when I went back to see about finishing. Be thankful you can finish. I wish I would have been given that chance. There are many more like me who also would gladly go back and repeat a course so they could graduate.

rockstar11 · Aug 2, 2011

This happened to me. Not entirely for academic reasons, but I have to repeat my last course. I was withdrawn in April and the next one starts in November. I still think what they did was wrong but it has given me time to reflect, study for boards, and earn some money.

Everything happens for a reason. In my situation, I'm glad that I had this problem in Nursing school and will not have it in my future career (I've given up wayyyy too much NOT to change). In your situation, maybe it's better you are given time to recollect, study, do NCLEX questions, pass nursing school, and most importantly - the NCLEX.

It took me a while, but I'm only giving myself the option to see it from the "glass is half full" perspective.

Hope it turns out for you!!!

privatecarenurse · Aug 2, 2011

Again thanks again for the comments and encouragement..I agree with what you all are saying..I know that is my anger and frustration that says that I don't want to go back..It's more the embarrassment of it all..the disappointing feeling, and yes, the fact that it wasn't by many points, but only 1/2. I am going the fill out the form to return in January..as much as it hurts to have to go through the whole class again clinicals and all..I am just trying not to replay everything over and over in my head because I keep reliving the devastation of seeing that grade and expecting to be given a curve..I know you all are right, and UKstudent I actually do feel a little better because of your encouragement..I appreciate all your words more than you know!

BuckyBadgerRN, ASN, RN · Aug 2, 2011

I am so hurt and angry right now that I didn't know who to talk to! Our final exam is the same week as graduation. I missed my grade by 1 point..ACTUALLY I'm being failed for a HALF a point. We need 75(74.5) and my average in this last class (med surg3) was 74. There is nothing they can do..nothing??? I have to repeat this class and it's not offered again until January! I have sacrificed so much, quit a 10 year job to finish school, trying to take care of 4 kids and sustain a household. I feel like a failure, I am hurt, disappointed, and angry..at myself and everyone else..I have cried every tear I think I have, talked to to department chair and all..nothing..please someone, give me some advice and some encouragement!

First of all (((HUGS))), I've had friends in this exact same position as you and my school requires an 80% for all classes. Same situation as well, the classes don't come around again for a year, typically. Is there anyway you can take this class on-line? Or from a different institution?

prettymica, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN, APRN, NP · Aug 2, 2011

HUGS! See this one point as a stepping stone and not a boulder. January is just around the corner :)

keepleaRNing · Aug 2, 2011

I have a friend who lost her husband in a plane crash during the nursing program, and she also had to sit out and repeat a med surg class when it became available again. But she endured, & she is still pressing on. So, I'm saying that, while some of us may have diffferent circumstances as to why we have to repeat some courses, we just have to push on and move forward. You be prayerful, and go get 'em in January!

Gold_SJ · Aug 2, 2011

Try not to feel down (easier said then done), I had a similar experience for an ethics class, man was I upset and I missed out on graduating with all my classmates all because my professor didn't like my writing style. So I had to wait a year to retake that one course, then had to do another clinical rotation so I met up to the Council's requirment of having done a clinical within six months of registration even though I'd passed and done all the hours required already.

So I can relate to the torment you're going through.

All I can say is don't give up! You can do it and as others have said things happen for a reason, if I hadn't of been waylaid I would of taken the job offer to Mackay, that very year the place I was meant to live completely flooded. God's hand in it? I think so anyway ^.^ Now I work in a children's ward and have never been so happy at work.

I won't lie it hurts *hugs* but we can encourage you here, take some time out for yourself and start looking into the NCLEX for in the future. You'll get it next time I'm certain.

Sometimes it helps just to have a good vent, half a mark cut off, definately would be irritating as anything.

You take care and look after yourself.

I'll send well wishes and prayers your way.

privatecarenurse · Aug 2, 2011

I have a friend who lost her husband in a plane crash during the nursing program, and she also had to sit out and repeat a med surg class when it became available again. But she endured, & she is still pressing on. So, I'm saying that, while some of us may have diffferent circumstances as to why we have to repeat some courses, we just have to push on and move forward. You be prayerful, and go get 'em in January!

Thanks so much! I guess things could be worse :) I shall press on!

privatecarenurse · Aug 2, 2011

Try not to feel down (easier said then done), I had a similar experience for an ethics class, man was I upset and I missed out on graduating with all my classmates all because my professor didn't like my writing style. So I had to wait a year to retake that one course, then had to do another clinical rotation so I met up to the Council's requirment of having done a clinical within six months of registration even though I'd passed and done all the hours required already.
So I can relate to the torment you're going through.
All I can say is don't give up! You can do it and as others have said things happen for a reason, if I hadn't of been waylaid I would of taken the job offer to Mackay, that very year the place I was meant to live completely flooded. God's hand in it? I think so anyway ^.^ Now I work in a children's ward and have never been so happy at work.
I won't lie it hurts *hugs* but we can encourage you here, take some time out for yourself and start looking into the NCLEX for in the future. You'll get it next time I'm certain.
Sometimes it helps just to have a good vent, half a mark cut off, definately would be irritating as anything.
You take care and look after yourself.
I'll send well wishes and prayers your way.

Thanks so much..your words mean a lot and I am coming out of this depression slowly but surely! I know my family is hurt too and that may be what hurts me the most because I feel I let them down, but yes I agree there is a reason and God's hand is in it! Take care and thanks for the prayers!