I was accepted into a nursing program at a 4 year university in the Spring of 2015. I successfully completed my first semester of nursing school. However, during my second semester I failed my Adult Medical Surgical class by 0.12 points. I earned a 79.88% in this class. For my Obstetrics class I earned a 78.2%. Unfortunately, we had to score at least an 80% to continue in the program. We were only allowed to score below an 80% in one class and retake the class while being able to continue in the program. This all happened in December of 2015. I decided to leave my university even though I was in good academic standing. I then transferred to a community college in hopes of getting in their nursing program to become an LPN.
Knowing that this was a community college, there were many applicants and limited space. Only 24% were accepted. I was not one of them even though my GPA was a 4.0 and my TEAS score was 80. (My GPA before the last semester that I failed out of nursing school was a 3.7. I have always been a straight A student at my previous 4 year university, but when it comes to taking exams like the TEAS, SAT's, and so on I score on the lower end. I know the TEAS score is not the greatest).
At this point I don't know what to do with myself or what I should change my major to. I am 22 years old and was supposed to graduate with a degree this December 2016. I clearly cannot continue with my dream of nursing. I need to be logical and major in something that does not have a program I must be accepted into. This is unfortunate because I am only interested in the health care field. I have browsed other majors and nothing sparks an interest in me. My problem is that it's so hard for me to study something like business, information technology, so on when the majors are so dull to begin with. I don't feel happy or feel as though I would succeed pursing a new major that I don't care for at all. This whole experience has crushed me emotionally and I feel like my education has been taken from me. Any advice is much appreciated!
I was accepted into a nursing program at a 4 year university in the Spring of 2015. I successfully completed my first semester of nursing school. However, during my second semester I failed my Adult Medical Surgical class by 0.12 points. I earned a 79.88% in this class. For my Obstetrics class I earned a 78.2%. Unfortunately, we had to score at least an 80% to continue in the program. We were only allowed to score below an 80% in one class and retake the class while being able to continue in the program. This all happened in December of 2015. I decided to leave my university even though I was in good academic standing. I then transferred to a community college in hopes of getting in their nursing program to become an LPN.
Knowing that this was a community college, there were many applicants and limited space. Only 24% were accepted. I was not one of them even though my GPA was a 4.0 and my TEAS score was 80. (My GPA before the last semester that I failed out of nursing school was a 3.7. I have always been a straight A student at my previous 4 year university, but when it comes to taking exams like the TEAS, SAT's, and so on I score on the lower end. I know the TEAS score is not the greatest).
At this point I don't know what to do with myself or what I should change my major to. I am 22 years old and was supposed to graduate with a degree this December 2016. I clearly cannot continue with my dream of nursing. I need to be logical and major in something that does not have a program I must be accepted into. This is unfortunate because I am only interested in the health care field. I have browsed other majors and nothing sparks an interest in me. My problem is that it's so hard for me to study something like business, information technology, so on when the majors are so dull to begin with. I don't feel happy or feel as though I would succeed pursing a new major that I don't care for at all. This whole experience has crushed me emotionally and I feel like my education has been taken from me. Any advice is much appreciated!
Hey, 80% is high. My school required 76% each class. Have you looked at any other programs not requiring 80%? Private, CC, Associate degree programs? If you want to be a nurse, you can find a way.
No one is always successful in their first attempt of doing things. I have known nurses who did not pass everything the first time, they went back to school and knocked the ball out the part. If you know this is your passion, get back into nursing school. You have high scores at that. Research school with high acceptance rates in their schools. Even the one with low ones I'm sure you could get in because of your scores. Even though you feel you may not be good enough, apply for everything. God gave some of the most unqualified people task and turn their turmoil into a testimony. Keep pushing, It will pay off in the end.
Some of us are successful the first time around for everything. Never say never. "No brag, just fact" (Guns of Will Sonnet)
Hey, 80% is high. My school required 76% each class. Have you looked at any other programs not requiring 80%? Private, CC, Associate degree programs? If you want to be a nurse, you can find a way.
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I agree with this. If 78% was failing at my nursing school (that I graduated with a 3.2 GPA from), I'd have failed out my first semester. It's unfortunate that her school has such a high passing standard. (Though I'm sure many "A student" nurses on this forum will disagree.
I agree with this. If 78% was failing at my nursing school (that I graduated with a 3.2 GPA from), I'd have failed out my first semester. It's unfortunate that her school has such a high passing standard. (Though I'm sure many "A student" nurses on this forum will disagree.
I'm an A student but no, I don't agree. Given that you need above 50%to pass NCLEX, 80% is too high.
I'm not sure where you're from but here are a couple options:
- look into private schools
- look into colleges with a wait list; while waiting sucks you're pretty much guaranteed admission if you've completed all of the requirements
- look into other universities
- look into community colleges outside of your county, city, or state
- look into programs that require similar pre-requisites such as PT, OT, or PA
- Re-apply to your current program (some schools will allow you to do this and you'll get in as long as there is room)
It really comes down to research and compatibility. I've researched 10+ nursing programs in my state (to the OCD point of having a flow chart for each with requirements, tuition, pre-reqs, etc. side by side lol). Every program is not perfect for every person, but I hope that you find the program that is right for you! Good luck!
I would keep applying to ADN and look for good private nursing programs like Galen or West Coast. I can't believe they failed you for grads like that, that's nuts.
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This is not intended to have you question your choices or for me to one-up anyone. I'd like to share the twists and turns on my nursing path.
At age 22, I graduated with a liberal arts degree. No jobs. At age 25, I entered a highly-respected ASN program at an urban university.
Failed first-semester A&P (liberal arts backgrounds don't always translate to strong science study skills). Repeated full A&P course the following summer and rematriculated.
Earned a D+ in Med-Surg III, and my Peds instructor didn't like me. Sat out a year, got a full-time job as a nursing assistant on a Med-Surg unit in an urban hospital. (Pre the days of CNAs).
Graduated at age 28, a year later than my cohort. Started working Med-Surg; recruited to ICU within 5 months.
My hospital had full tuition benefits. At age 33, I switched to 12-hour weekend nights, and entered an RN-MSN program at my previous university. Graduated as a CNS at age 36.
Spent 2 years working off my obligation to my employer who had no CNS position for me to fill.
At age 38, started full-time PhD study at a highly-ranked research-intensive university; awarded PhD in Nursing at age 44. Began faculty research and teaching role; continued research with elderly ICU survivors.
Returned to school to pursue a post-master's NP at age 45. Became an NP, in addition to research and teaching role, at age 47. Love my gero patients!
Married and raised a family during these years.
The beauty of Nursing is that you often can bend it and shape it to fit your life circumstances. Was it easy - not always. Has it been interesting - yes and yes. Did my family support my continuing quest for increased knowledge to always provide better and better care for patients - yes. Grumbly at times - yes.
You want to take life by the horns and do your best to make things happen. If you are passive, life will pass you by.
Nursing, with all its bumps and bruises, is the BEST profession for those who are inquisitive and feel a call to caring.
Take it from an old-timer. My family has my back. My patients keep me centered, and my students keep me young.
This is not intended to have you question your choices or for me to one-up anyone. I'd like to share the twists and turns on my nursing path.
At age 22, I graduated with a liberal arts degree. No jobs. At age 25, I entered a highly-respected ASN program at an urban university.
Failed first-semester A&P (liberal arts backgrounds don't always translate to strong science study skills). Repeated full A&P course the following summer and rematriculated.
Earned a D+ in Med-Surg III, and my Peds instructor didn't like me. Sat out a year, got a full-time job as a nursing assistant on a Med-Surg unit in an urban hospital. (Pre the days of CNAs).
Graduated at age 28, a year later than my cohort. Started working Med-Surg; recruited to ICU within 5 months.
My hospital had full tuition benefits. At age 33, I switched to 12-hour weekend nights, and entered an RN-MSN program at my previous university. Graduated as a CNS at age 36.
Spent 2 years working off my obligation to my employer who had no CNS position for me to fill.
At age 38, started full-time PhD study at a highly-ranked research-intensive university; awarded PhD in Nursing at age 44. Began faculty research and teaching role; continued research with elderly ICU survivors.
Returned to school to pursue a post-master's NP at age 45. Became an NP, in addition to research and teaching role, at age 47. Love my gero patients!
Married and raised a family during these years.
The beauty of Nursing is that you often can bend it and shape it to fit your life circumstances. Was it easy - not always. Has it been interesting - yes and yes. Did my family support my continuing quest for increased knowledge to always provide better and better care for patients - yes. Grumbly at times - yes.
You want to take life by the horns and do your best to make things happen. If you are passive, life will pass you by.
Nursing, with all its bumps and bruises, is the BEST profession for those who are inquisitive and feel a call to caring.
Take it from an old-timer. My family has my back. My patients keep me centered, and my students keep me young.
Love this.......this is so encouraging! I recently failed out of my RN program in March I was devastated, switched to a different school and started an Lpn program instead and I'm doing beautifully....when I'm finished I'll pursue my RN and go on to get my BSN and MSN!
This is not intended to have you question your choices or for me to one-up anyone. I'd like to share the twists and turns on my nursing path.
At age 22, I graduated with a liberal arts degree. No jobs. At age 25, I entered a highly-respected ASN program at an urban university.
Failed first-semester A&P (liberal arts backgrounds don't always translate to strong science study skills). Repeated full A&P course the following summer and rematriculated.
Earned a D+ in Med-Surg III, and my Peds instructor didn't like me. Sat out a year, got a full-time job as a nursing assistant on a Med-Surg unit in an urban hospital. (Pre the days of CNAs).
Graduated at age 28, a year later than my cohort. Started working Med-Surg; recruited to ICU within 5 months.
My hospital had full tuition benefits. At age 33, I switched to 12-hour weekend nights, and entered an RN-MSN program at my previous university. Graduated as a CNS at age 36.
Spent 2 years working off my obligation to my employer who had no CNS position for me to fill.
At age 38, started full-time PhD study at a highly-ranked research-intensive university; awarded PhD in Nursing at age 44. Began faculty research and teaching role; continued research with elderly ICU survivors.
Returned to school to pursue a post-master's NP at age 45. Became an NP, in addition to research and teaching role, at age 47. Love my gero patients!
Married and raised a family during these years.
The beauty of Nursing is that you often can bend it and shape it to fit your life circumstances. Was it easy - not always. Has it been interesting - yes and yes. Did my family support my continuing quest for increased knowledge to always provide better and better care for patients - yes. Grumbly at times - yes.
You want to take life by the horns and do your best to make things happen. If you are passive, life will pass you by.
Nursing, with all its bumps and bruises, is the BEST profession for those who are inquisitive and feel a call to caring.
Take it from an old-timer. My family has my back. My patients keep me centered, and my students keep me young.
Wow! You are my hero! No kidding! Amazing success story[emoji93] [emoji106]
This is not intended to have you question your choices or for me to one-up anyone. I'd like to share the twists and turns on my nursing path.
At age 22, I graduated with a liberal arts degree. No jobs. At age 25, I entered a highly-respected ASN program at an urban university.
Failed first-semester A&P (liberal arts backgrounds don't always translate to strong science study skills). Repeated full A&P course the following summer and rematriculated.
Earned a D+ in Med-Surg III, and my Peds instructor didn't like me. Sat out a year, got a full-time job as a nursing assistant on a Med-Surg unit in an urban hospital. (Pre the days of CNAs).
Graduated at age 28, a year later than my cohort. Started working Med-Surg; recruited to ICU within 5 months.
My hospital had full tuition benefits. At age 33, I switched to 12-hour weekend nights, and entered an RN-MSN program at my previous university. Graduated as a CNS at age 36.
Spent 2 years working off my obligation to my employer who had no CNS position for me to fill.
At age 38, started full-time PhD study at a highly-ranked research-intensive university; awarded PhD in Nursing at age 44. Began faculty research and teaching role; continued research with elderly ICU survivors.
Returned to school to pursue a post-master's NP at age 45. Became an NP, in addition to research and teaching role, at age 47. Love my gero patients!
Married and raised a family during these years.
The beauty of Nursing is that you often can bend it and shape it to fit your life circumstances. Was it easy - not always. Has it been interesting - yes and yes. Did my family support my continuing quest for increased knowledge to always provide better and better care for patients - yes. Grumbly at times - yes.
You want to take life by the horns and do your best to make things happen. If you are passive, life will pass you by.
Nursing, with all its bumps and bruises, is the BEST profession for those who are inquisitive and feel a call to caring.
Take it from an old-timer. My family has my back. My patients keep me centered, and my students keep me young.
I would advise you to go into another career. There are a lot of other careers out there that pay better and don't require you to cope with people during difficult times in their lives. Most nursing schools won't let you come back if you fail. You could go to school and rack up $20,000 and be kicked out, without a degree. I've seen this happen. It's not worth the risk.
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Hey, 80% is high. My school required 76% each class. Have you looked at any other programs not requiring 80%? Private, CC, Associate degree programs? If you want to be a nurse, you can find a way.
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