i failed out of nursing school...now what

[mashamontago]

i have a plan to go to a university.. i did that just in case i failed again. i failed N51 TWICE.. my professor told me it was because she didn't think i had confidence for my pt, that i kept asking for clarification...she felt that i needed to be supervised, etc, and that i couldn't make decisions very well. she felt that in the time that passed, she didn't see me improve from the beginning of the semester to the end. so basically it's her opinion that failed me...

nursing isn't my passion, but i could live with it. it was something i could endure to make a difference in the world, pay the bills.. which is a pretty practical reason. i didnt have this heart overflowing with joy but i could feel good when someone smiled at me and said thankyou. not all of it was bad.

i had a 87% in theory, but i had a borderline 75% in clinical. she told me to do the LVN or the CNA program.

i'm 21 years old. i've said that so many times that i don't even care anymore. what do i want to do with my life versus what is actually possible? sure, i can say i want to major in english literature, take out oans and go to CSUN, and take up gender studies as well. haha. but then again this economy isn't doing so well so while that may be great for 2 years etc, i might not have a job secured at the end. i dont think i'll really care because u can't predict the future.

what you guys recommend i do? it's already summer, so basically i have to wait until fall 09.

[rnmomtobe2010]

Been there...done that...I just stopped by to say hang in there and that it will get better. Don't get discouraged and I am glad that I failed. Weird...I know...There were a turn of awful events that took place in my life and it worked out for the best. Only God knows. We can see right now, but he can see until the end of time. Good luck!!

[cnartnow]

I just want to say that I have a friend that failed out of her Pediatric rotation 3 times and she just graduated with her ADN-RN. So, just because you fail once doesnt mean anything. I am a CNA and CNA work is nothing compared to what you will be doing as a nurse. Wiping people, bathing and changing bedsheets isnt what nursing is all about. I will agree that you do have to have a passion for it to some degree, but theres alot you can do with a nursing degree. I wouldnt become a CNA, you already know what thats all about....and that is not the best way to find out if you want to become a nurse. IF you want to find out what you'll be doing as a Nurse....go to your local hospital one day and shaddow one. But again, I am sure you know what they do. Maybe you just need a break from school and need to take a test to find out what really intrests you and what career suits you.

The one thing I hate about being a CNA is the people I work with....VERY LAZY and love to sit outside and smoke while I answer the call-bells. Yeah, thats everywhere I am sure but my goal is to go into the military. My aunts were all nurses and so was my Grandmother....all military nurses. So, thats where I am headed as well because I love the military and what it stands for. Good luck to you, and if you have anymore questions feel free to ask.

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[Music in My Heart]

No it doesn't. It can be a job that you perform as a professional caring for people in a vulnerable position.

If you are not passionate you perform your job as a robot not providing empathy for you patients in their time of need. Nursing is not all books it also requires a heart, a heart that is vested in caring for others which equals PASSION.

Perhaps for you. I approach my work as a professional and perform at the highest level that I'm able. It is my sense of professionalism that drives me, not a passion.

A robot? Hardly.

A professional? Absolutely.

The highest standards of performance? Absolutely.

Passion? Nope.

There are things for which I have a passion... and those things do not require that I be paid in order to do them. My job is not my passion... it is my profession. And I require payment in order to do it.

[cnartnow]

Perhaps for you. I approach my work as a professional and perform at the highest level that I'm able. It is my sense of professionalism that drives me, not a passion.

A robot? Hardly.

A professional? Absolutely.

The highest standards of performance? Absolutely.

Passion? Nope.

There are things for which I have a passion... and those things do not require that I be paid in order to do them. My job is not my passion... it is my profession. And I require payment in order to do it.

"Do what you like, like what you do."- Life is Good

[Mrs.BSN71109]

Perhaps for you. I approach my work as a professional and perform at the highest level that I'm able. It is my sense of professionalism that drives me, not a passion.

A robot? Hardly.

A professional? Absolutely.

The highest standards of performance? Absolutely.

Passion? Nope.

There are things for which I have a passion... and those things do not require that I be paid in order to do them. My job is not my passion... it is my profession. And I require payment in order to do it.

I sincerely hope that your attitude towards your profession does not affect any patients that come in contact with you. Yes we must get paid and yes we must be professional.. but what of those things we don't get paid for.. like listening to a patient who is depressed or comforting a patient during times of difficulty... what are you going to turn and say... "sorry I get off at 7 can you wrap this up" ? I hope your passionless career serves you well.

[KittyKat19]

I sincerely hope that your attitude towards your profession does not affect any patients that come in contact with you. Yes we must get paid and yes we must be professional.. but what of those things we don't get paid for.. like listening to a patient who is depressed or comforting a patient during times of difficulty... what are you going to turn and say... "sorry I get off at 7 can you wrap this up" ? I hope your passionless career serves you well.

Ouch! I hope I'm never on the receiving end of your compassion.

[Mrs.BSN71109]

Ouch! I hope I'm never on the receiving end of your compassion.

I honestly was not trying to be harsh... just trying to make a point I apologize if I offended anyone

[Fiona59]

I work with a nurse who stated that she is a professional and believes that she is highly skilled and performs at a high level.

Yet, she is out the door on the dot. Her patients receive minimal care. Compassion? One of the patients told our manager that the lady that cleans the toilet had more compassion than our "professional" nurse.

Her performance report is on Friday, we'll see how she is on Friday....

[Spritenurse1210, BSN, RN]

I think that if you're not really into nursing, then it would be better if you found another profession that you're into. Economy aside, why would you want to be miserable in a profession that you don't like?

[BrnEyedGirl, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN]

I can't imagine doing this job without really loving it. The hours suck. The work is demanding and often just plain nasty. Most of my friends with 4yr degrees make way more than I do. I wouldn't be here if I didn't really believe this is where I'm supposed to be. Take the hint,...move on while you're young and find that passion. You'll be so much happier 10 yrs from now!

Best of Luck to you!!

[Irene joy]

I think that yes, you can perform as a nurse evan without passion as long as you are a kind person, who cares for others and works smart and safe. But, it is very hard to do well in nursing school without passion. Passion is what keeps you up studying at night, passion is what it takes to do EVERYTHING it takes to do well in your courses. At 20 I had no idea what I wanted, and I definitely didn't have any passion. Take some time and you will find it, whatever it is. Good luck!

[stdntnurse]

so basically it's her opinion that failed me...

While yes, it is her opinion, it is based on her observations of your work during clinical; she can't pass you if she doesn't feel you're ready. As many have mentioned above, re-evaluating your career now is a good option - and you have all summer to think about it and decide what your next step will be. Maybe looking into careers outside the nursing field that are more involved in what your interests are would be more rewarding and motivating for you. While many have argued that you don't have to be passionate to be a good nurse, I know for myself personally that as a student nurse I would not have the motivation to complete my bachelors in nursing and then continue on in the profession if I did not have a passion for it.

In the end, you're the one that has to decide for yourself what you want to do, don't let others make that final decision for you because ultimately it is going to be your career. Good Luck!