Failed a nursing exam for the first time.

[mafraley79]

Hi my name is Marie. This is my first post to the boards. I am a second semester PN student. I maintained an A throughout first semester. I knew it was going to get harder, I managed to get A's on my first 2 exams this semester, but just failed my 3rd exam over GI disorders...I got a 64, the class avg was a 74. It was a rough test, I just can't believe I did so bad...but I did and my A is now a C. I am so depressed about it, I wish I could just get over it. Any tips on getting over it? I have to study for my next exam, and everytime I think about the exam I failed...well there goes my focus. I just need to get back on track. I have already accpected I probably won't get an A this semester. I had to figure what my gpa will be after I get a B to accept that...it will go from a 3.87 to a 3.75...not the end of the world. I've never failed a test in any class. I'm for complaining about it, I just need to get thru this. I feel so discouraged right now. I know its not the end of the world...but it sure feels like it.

[learninmama]

I understand it's still fresh in your mind. For me personally instead of worrying on it since you can't go back & change it, use it as motivation to work harder. I think sometimes it makes you only want it more & gets you working harder for it!

[wifeandmomoftwo]

You'll get over it. I only failed one the first trimester (with a 79)and I had the top over all average in the class. Most people in my class failed several. Second trimester like you said has been harder so far. I haven't failed any yet this trimester but will be surprised if I make it through Med/Surg with all passing test grades. I have some personal issues that are stealing my study time but am still doing okay. Just keep telling yourself "I can do this." I'm a Christian so I reapeat over and over to myself when I'm anxious "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Do your best and everything will be okay.

[mafraley79]

I took my 5th test last week, I now stand with 4 A's and 1 F...I got over it :) Failing that test was an eye-opener...its not gonna kill me if I don't get an A, what matters is being able to apply theory to my clinicals.

[Ericad85]

GOOD FOR YOU!!! I am soo depressed I cant even believe my avg in Fundamentals was an 86 I was doing well I have 2 tests left but the one we took last night no one did too well and I got a 66!!!! I am mortified I studied too and now my avg is an 80 I am stresssing out!!! A grade like that for me makes me sick! I just dont want to fail out I know I have 2 more tests and I am gonna do everything I can to get a high 90! I just feel so sick over it! I can relate to how you felt and I hope I can get an A like you did!! :)