Failed LPN program, wanting to apply to different school

thkh3 · Mar 13, 2017

I'm praying for you keep your faith and trust in God u are definitely worthy if this is for you we all have setbacks I'm going to be starting an LPN program in April finally after yrs of starts and stops just various life things family needing to work more than attend school feeling like I'm not going to do great but one day I felt like God was saying now is the right time it wasn't the time frame I gave myself so I felt like it was too late (I'm going on 33) lol but God said this is my time I'm going in with a clear head and Giving it to Him I will do my very best and leave the rest to God otherwise I'll be second guessing freaking out and self sabotaging so I say this to u and myself go for it go for it go for it this time you'll be great you'll do great and you'll become an amazing nurse!!!!

jtboy29 · Mar 13, 2017

Hey everyone! I am looking for advice. I attended GC last semester for the LPN program. It was amazing! The program, in my opinion, is incredible. I just had so many personal and unexpected things happen, my grandmother died, my financial aid was a disaster, I couldn't work to cover my tuition and books or living expenses, and the list goes on. (I hate excuses and was taught to get it done or keep talking about it) .. I just wasn't able to focus and do as best I could, so I ended the semester with a 79.2% -- rounded 79% and needed at least 79.5%--rounds to 80% .. I was devastated. The last couple months have been, indescribable. To have been accepted into the program and actually pursuing my dream was surreal and then to blow it broke my spirit. I thought about reapplying before the deadline, but I was fearful even though deep down that's what I want and need to do. I found another school I can still apply to before the deadline but I'm super worried. How do I go about applying if I failed at another school in the same program?? How can I prove I am worthy if I failed? I wouldn't mind interviewing or writing an essay, etc. .. I know I can pass. The exams were difficult, but I couldn't study like I needed to and in the end, that's why I failed. I don't want to give up! If all else fails, I can reapply to GC next spring for fall 2018, but if possible, I want to attend school this year. Any advice???

I know the devastating feeling of failing a term/semester. In my LVN program, I was passing the final term with a 80% or better however; I failed the Exit HESI by one point (849) and I needed an 850. I was devastated that the whole next week I was tired, didn't want to do anything however; I knew that Nursing was the right field for me because throughout clinicals is where my passion started to show when I interacted with patients get that "Thank you" from the patients goes a long way. I didn't want to do nursing at first because I was fearful I would not like it and fail. Yes, I did fail my final term but getting words of encouragement from my classmates that graduated and motivation from one of my classmates who failed the first term had to repeat who had told me that when repeated she started to understand more and that's how I'm feeling as well. I started to apply myself more and be active in my learning. I'm taking my EXIT HESI tomorrow and yes I'm nervous however; I feel my preparation consistently for one week is way better than having only one day to prepare the last time.

Life doesn't stop when you're in Nursing School and the fact that you recognized what you did wrong and the fact that you didn't study like how you wanted to you can change that the next time around. If it is your goal and Nursing is your passion stick with it and get into another program and go about it in a different way but correcting your mistakes. Good luck!

Tayyy45 · Mar 20, 2017

Thank you for your encouraging words thkh3! I definitely won't give up. I'm going to continue to pray about it and work on going back. I'm not at a good place right now financially or emotionally, just different personal things still occurring, so I won't apply this month/year. I am working on refocusing and rededicating myself. I know I'll kick butt once I do go back! Thank you.

thkh3 · Mar 20, 2017

NP anytime and I'm praying things work out for u take care.

Tayyy45 · Mar 20, 2017

Thank you jtboy29!! Sorry for the late response. Hope your exit Hesi went well! How did you go about being a more active learner? I feel like that's one of my weak spots. I agree, getting inspiration from classmates and motivation helped me as well. I am going back, just not this year. I'm refocusing and planning a little better. Like you said, life doesn't stop. Thank you!! I wish you the best with your program as well.

Mary C, MSN, RN, APRN, CNM · Mar 24, 2017

I know the devastating feeling of failing a term/semester. In my LVN program, I was passing the final term with a 80% or better however; I failed the Exit HESI by one point (849) and I needed an 850. I was devastated that the whole next week I was tired, didn't want to do anything however; I knew that Nursing was the right field for me because throughout clinicals is where my passion started to show when I interacted with patients get that "Thank you" from the patients goes a long way. I didn't want to do nursing at first because I was fearful I would not like it and fail. Yes, I did fail my final term but getting words of encouragement from my classmates that graduated and motivation from one of my classmates who failed the first term had to repeat who had told me that when repeated she started to understand more and that's how I'm feeling as well. I started to apply myself more and be active in my learning. I'm taking my EXIT HESI tomorrow and yes I'm nervous however; I feel my preparation consistently for one week is way better than having only one day to prepare the last time.
Life doesn't stop when you're in Nursing School and the fact that you recognized what you did wrong and the fact that you didn't study like how you wanted to you can change that the next time around. If it is your goal and Nursing is your passion stick with it and get into another program and go about it in a different way but correcting your mistakes. Good luck!

How did you do on the exit HESI, jt?

jtboy29 · Mar 24, 2017

How did you do on the exit HESI, jt?

First time, I got an 849 and last tuesday I got an 877.