i failed my first med surg exam for second semester. now what?

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i'm on probation already. i have a 55% in theory. i totally studied for this test... every weekend, hour, and a few hours of summer were spent studying on this test. it was a review of preop/postop care, and first semester things.. i recorded the lectures.. i listened to the professor... did readings before i got to class. i read the readings.. well for the most part, i focused on the main points.. now i am confused as hell. i havent tried studying in groups yet.. but i dont know what to do now.

i pulled 7 hrs studying each weekend (which isn't that much i know), with break in between, and i took notes.. not that very detailed, but on the main points of what the professor covered, if i did everything, i wouldnt have the energy to anything........

i have a headache again. i went to my counsellor, she told me to go to my prof to ask for help, read everything, read SLOWLY, take shorter notes, teach yourself, and go to group studies.

how do i raise my grade? what books should i use? i dont know if saunders nclex rn is the optimal one to use.. i feel frustated and now..scared.

please help.

Specializes in medicine and psychiatry.

How about a tutor. The college I attended provided students with one upon request. I tutored 2 fellow students on my own initiative durring nursing school. We discovered that it was'nt a lack of memorization causing the difriculty. They were struggling to put the, " big picture together. Perhaps one of your fellow students might be of service. I would also recommend a study group.

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