So I failed out of my program this week and failed by three points. All I ever wanted to do was help people and I love science. I spoke to one of my family members and she is encouraging me to appeal/write to the Dean. I feel this would be insufficient based on that I failed a class and repeated it and withdrew once. With the failure I got a B+ the next time around and with the withdrawal I got a C+ almost a B. This counts as my two chances. I honestly did try my best but suffer from depression at times an anxiety. I am a single mother that is living in transitional housing and working . I never really spoke about this to my professors. I actually became homeless before entering the program and ended up in a shelter the first semester which was why I failed that semester. I honestly in my heart want to be a nurse but it seems programs like these are not meant for people like me. I had very little support during this whole time and had babysitters bail on me several times of which was my mother and the other a friend in the program. I want to go back to school as soon as I can but feel discouraged. I was hoping to graduate and work in a small community hospital where I grew up to give back to the community.
My professors sat with me and said I would make a great nurse but the timing is bad for me because I have too much on my plate. They said they would write me recommendations/references for a nearby LPN program. But honestly when will the timing ever be good? They asked how was my score on the predictor exam and I told them I got a 92% chance of passing the nclex on the first try. I think they we're taken back by that as my test grades in class were borderline. I blame myself for taking off more than I could chew with this one. I just keep telling my family this appeal/letter is a waste but they want me to try.
I thought about the LPN route but just realized by the time I finish my science prerequisites will be too old for most schools for an ADN/BSN program. I am at a loss right now and just trying to do the bare minimum to keep afloat in daily life for now. I will probably end up back in the shelter because I was hoping I would graduate, now I have nothing to show for all this time spent. I was thinking about just taking me and my daughter and moving to another state because NY is just not a good place to financially survive. I am trying to write down my options but get quickly discouraged as I feel I have never really been able to succeed in my goals. Maybe being a nurse is actually an unrealistic goal but I just didn't see it. I just feel like a failure at this point and stupid.
I think I definitely had poor time management when it came to balancing without a support system. My time management would be great in the beginning and then as things started falling apart I would develop anxiety and become depressed. I think I need to be more resilient and have more confidence in my abilities along with a better support system. I have been researching nursing programs in areas where I would have some support. So far I have come up with Maryland. My cousin is an RN and is willing to help me, She also said she would probably be able to get me a job at her hospital,probably as a tech. So far this seems to be the most beneficial choice. Thank you for your advice!
If you go to MD ACM has a program that allows you to take the nclex-pn halfway through.
Just curious why you think you will be "too old" to finish a given program. Nursing schools do not discriminate based on age. There are many non traditional college students in nursing programs all over the country.
If I were you, I'd do whatever gets me working the fastest. Then you can always bridge to higher education, often through online programs.
I'm sorry this happen to you. I'm going through the same thing, just failed a class because I did not score well on my hesi exam. Nursing school is hard and this has brought me to depression.
Just curious why you think you will be "too old" to finish a given program. Nursing schools do not discriminate based on age. There are many non traditional college students in nursing programs all over the country.
If I were you, I'd do whatever gets me working the fastest. Then you can always bridge to higher education, often through online programs.
Good luck.
I didn't mean I would be too old but my "prereqs" will be. I agree, I want to take the route that will get me into the work field the fastest for right now.
I'm sorry this happen to you. I'm going through the same thing, just failed a class because I did not score well on my hesi exam. Nursing school is hard and this has brought me to depression.
I am so sorry to hear that. I definitely know where you are coming from. I would say like everyone here has told me, look at why you failed and reevaluate the reasons. And of course never give up! Keep going!
I have been starting to get quite discouraged lately and had to come back to this thread to help me stay on track. The grades required for some schools is starting to discourage me as I have a couple of C+ on my prereqs. I don't want to take these classes over due to money. Coming back to this thread has redirected me again back to my path. Thanks everyone for all your advice!
So I failed out of my program this week and failed by three points. All I ever wanted to do was help people and I love science. I spoke to one of my family members and she is encouraging me to appeal/write to the Dean. I feel this would be insufficient based on that I failed a class and repeated it and withdrew once. With the failure I got a B+ the next time around and with the withdrawal I got a C+ almost a B. This counts as my two chances. I honestly did try my best but suffer from depression at times an anxiety. I am a single mother that is living in transitional housing and working . I never really spoke about this to my professors. I actually became homeless before entering the program and ended up in a shelter the first semester which was why I failed that semester. I honestly in my heart want to be a nurse but it seems programs like these are not meant for people like me. I had very little support during this whole time and had babysitters bail on me several times of which was my mother and the other a friend in the program. I want to go back to school as soon as I can but feel discouraged. I was hoping to graduate and work in a small community hospital where I grew up to give back to the community.
My professors sat with me and said I would make a great nurse but the timing is bad for me because I have too much on my plate. They said they would write me recommendations/references for a nearby LPN program. But honestly when will the timing ever be good? They asked how was my score on the predictor exam and I told them I got a 92% chance of passing the nclex on the first try. I think they we're taken back by that as my test grades in class were borderline. I blame myself for taking off more than I could chew with this one. I just keep telling my family this appeal/letter is a waste but they want me to try.
I thought about the LPN route but just realized by the time I finish my science prerequisites will be too old for most schools for an ADN/BSN program. I am at a loss right now and just trying to do the bare minimum to keep afloat in daily life for now. I will probably end up back in the shelter because I was hoping I would graduate, now I have nothing to show for all this time spent. I was thinking about just taking me and my daughter and moving to another state because NY is just not a good place to financially survive. I am trying to write down my options but get quickly discouraged as I feel I have never really been able to succeed in my goals. Maybe being a nurse is actually an unrealistic goal but I just didn't see it. I just feel like a failure at this point and stupid.
Don't ever feel discouraged and nursing is not a unrealistic goal. Seeing your reasons for failing out last semester shouldn't make you feel discouraged at all. I know I'm not a parent and I failed out my last term of LVN school by one point on my Exit HESI exam however; motivation from my fellow classmates had me motivated to go back with a sense of "I can do this". You may not want to write a letter to the Dean but it couldn't hurt. You never know.
Don't ever feel discouraged and nursing is not a unrealistic goal. Seeing your reasons for failing out last semester shouldn't make you feel discouraged at all. I know I'm not a parent and I failed out my last term of LVN school by one point on my Exit HESI exam however; motivation from my fellow classmates had me motivated to go back with a sense of "I can do this". You may not want to write a letter to the Dean but it couldn't hurt. You never know.
Thanks so much for the encouragement! I am going to keep applying and not give up! It feels good to know someone out there has a similar situation to mine. I have applied for both RN and LPN programs. And I hope you keep going too!
I just failed out by 1 point! My instructor could Care less. I've been through more than the average student when it comes to nursing programs. Now I'm stuck. I had one class left 4 months left until graduation. Only two people know. Devastating. Send me an email so we can talk I feel alone in this nobody understands.
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If you go to MD ACM has a program that allows you to take the nclex-pn halfway through.