Failed last semester and it hurts

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Just found out I Failed my last semester by a point and a half. I ran out of time and was unable to do the last 4 math questions on the final, if I had gotten those done I would have passed.. I've failed a course before (also by a point), which you can only do once in this program..so I'd have to start all over now. I really can't see myself repeating the entire program as it has been horrible for my anxiety/panic disorder and it's taken time from my child. I have a meeting to review the test. I am so upset and can't stop crying, this has been my dream and I was so close to graduation. I feel like a failure, my son was rooting for me, my family has poured money into this for me and I feel like I've let them down. I LOVE Nursing and would hate to have put in 2 years of hard work for nothing. I want to do everything I can before giving up on this.

What are my options to fight for this grade?

If I don't have any, where do I go from here?

Specializes in Adult Primary Care.

Imagine you are working nights in the ICU or ER, the computers go down, the power is out, generators kick in. You need to give critical meds / at critical times. You have to know how to do the calculations. You don't get extra time, it has to be done to save your patient. This is what the programs are attempting to teach.

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Thank you so much for seeing this post for what it is. I'm so happy it worked out for you and your hard work payed off! It gives me hope. I do have a health condition that has made things incredibly difficult but never asked for accommodations from my school (although I'm wishing I had now). I will fight for this grade, I will tell them everything that's gone on with me. This is my calling and I will give this my all.

Thank you for you're compassion and positive message Newgradnurse17

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Thank you for the advice, the program I'm in is ADN. So glad things worked out for you!!

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Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.

Flounce bingo!

"I would never want you to be my nurse!!!eleven!"

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AnnieNP I understand the importance and agree completely. These were math questions that are doable but time consuming. The test was well over 100 questions containing hemodynamics, neurological conditions, shock, sepsis, burns and the math portion at the end. We had very little time to do the final for the amount of questions. Myself and several classmates couldn't believe how little time we got for this test.

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Ponymom.

I have NO problem with someone disagreeing with me.

I have problems with those who jump to conclusions and belittle.

I have problems with people who lack compassion.

I don't like people that kick others when they're down.

I don't like people who see a vulnerable post and decide they know everything there is to know about that person and call them whiney, and messy.

I asked and I recieved? No, What I asked was where do I go from here and how do I fight for my grade.

I never asked for pats on the head, i never asked for judgey guesses on why I failed from someone who has never met me and has no idea what my grade was before the final.

I know my weaknesses. I didn't ask anyone to take a jab at what they may or may not be.

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I failed my third semester clinical but passed everything else without a problem. I didn't want to wait, I wanted to be a nurse now, so instead of taking a break I repeated the semester right away. I wish I had waited, I failed again and the whole class knew I was taking it a second time, too. It was humiliating for me. I was so disappointed. Before that I'd always had minimum wage jobs, I really wanted to finally have a job I could be proud of.

People fail along the way for various reasons. Take a break and look back, see where you can improve. I've been working as an LPN for about 3 years now and I see pretty clearly why I failed. I have a big lack of confidence when I'm new, I'm not good at hiding it. I have to work on hiding my anxiety. I'm also hesitant about performing skills so if/when I go back I know I have to practice skills for hours until I can do them in my sleep.

I've learned a ton working as an LPN, it might not be what I wanted at the start, but it's led me to a great job. If you can take the LPN exam, I encourage you to do that. You'll learn a lot and gain valuable experience.

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Specializes in Dialysis.
Oh stop your sniveling and wipe your nose. I can hear you crying from here...

You're right, there are no words......You asked, and you received. Sometimes things just don't work out. Not the end of the world, just gonna require some extra work on your part, if you've got it inside you, and right now, you're just another one of those whiners who wants to be catered to. You're blaming the same rules you agreed to follow in order to take the test in the first place.

Now because some here are not petting you on the head and are not all "there, there little one, what terrible test people they are to not just , ohhh, give you an extra what? Hour or two, maybe just give you the test answers to begin with so you won't be inconvenienced in the first place. After all apparently you're the only one who has had child care issues, has had things happen in life, didn't have enough time to finish, struggled with math, yada yada, yadayadayada.

As far as you jumping to conclusions just because you didn't like what you heard, how closed-minded and judgemental....if you get this upset just from experienced professionals feedback, you (and eventually your patients, colleagues,etc.) are really gonna suffer in the real nursing world. School is the easy part, lots of chances for do-overs that you won't get out in the real nursing world. You're a mess, adjust the attitude.

I hope to God if I or a loved one is sick that they never get a nurse like you (and that doesn't seem too likely to happen). Do you always assume those who don't agree and cater to you are mean and uncaring? Disquise getting your way with seeking "support and advise from compassionate nurses and students"? And anyone who sees through that, you tell them they are wrong so you don't have to deal with that?

Right On Girl! Couldn't have said it better myself! I get so tired of reading how students want a break or a re-do because of (Insert your favorite excuse here) .

It seems no one wants to follow the rules anymore, all the Special Snowflakes get thrown into a tizzy over having to meet requirements nowadays.

I speak with experience, my sister is a proud Mom of such a creature, my niece recently dropped out of college because she suffers from anxiety and "can't get motivated " She's back at home, and can't do anything there either.

Suck it up and follow the rules of life, and quit whining!,

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I can't speak to the course. I don't know what grades indicate. I know what they don't indicate. They don't indicate that you can't be a good nurse. I could ace any exam they put in front of me. I do well at everything classroom. I sucked as a GN. I got better with time and patience. Never give up

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How does one fight a grade? You have to get a certain numbers of questions right in a certain amount of time? Do you think the test was invalid? Did many other students fail? If the vast majority passed then the test is probably valid

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Thank you so much for seeing this post for what it is. I'm so happy it worked out for you and your hard work payed off! It gives me hope. I do have a health condition that has made things incredibly difficult but never asked for accommodations from my school (although I'm wishing I had now). I will fight for this grade, I will tell them everything that's gone on with me. This is my calling and I will give this my all.

Thank you for you're compassion and positive message Newgradnurse17

Good luck, but prepare yourself for the worst. The hard cold reality is that our "callings" and desires don't mean much. We have to preform at a determined level to get through the gate.

You should also be aware that most employers will throw you out on your *** the second you're not capable of giving 100%, no matter what the reason. Don't become too comfortable will illness as a crutch.

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OP, you can't fight NCLEX when you run out of time. We all had timed tests in nursing school.

I'm sorry you have now failed your second class. Now is the time to evaluate and think about your next step. I do not think you will win your attempt at fighting this grade. Learn, move on, and do better next time.

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