Failed one Subject in Nursing program

Flare, ASN, BSN · Nov 10, 2009

I don't know too much about school is Cali but I say get your butt right back on that horse and ride! You didn't fail by much and you are bound to pick up concepts that you struggled with last time with less difficulty. Take things slow. If you are in school be sure that other aspects of your life have simmered down a bit. Unfortunately everyone here that been through it can tell you that nursing school puts a major damper on your social life, your personal life, any jobs you have and even makes the housework pile up a bit. Focus on school, give it your all and don't panic.

Short-Stuff 23 · Nov 10, 2009

Hi there,

Last year I began the ADN nursing program here where I live and they require everyone to have an 80% at the end of the quarter. In the end, I recieved a 79.8%!!! I was really upset and went to talk to my teacher. The year before this, they would round a grade like that up but they quit rounding my year. I was on the couch crying for a few days and decided that I would go back the next year and kick ass! I am doing very well. I think that you should really go back and finish! You have to put your all into it! If you are having any trouble or questions, go and talk to your instructors!! My problem last year was I didn't study enough and did not go talk to her when I should have. The only time I went into her office was AFTER I failed. Get some courage and go back. You will not regret it!!!

caliotter3 · Nov 10, 2009

You will need to do the research yourself, as most schools admit people in your situation on a case by case basis and no one here can approach a school concerning your unique situation. You should try to tough it out at your current school before you throw in the towel and try elsewhere. You already are aware that transferring to another school will be more difficult than finishing at your original school. You might not find a willing program at all. Find out what you need to do to be successful, because it will be the same, no matter what school you are attending. Good luck.

Meghan619 · Nov 10, 2009

I am kind of in the same boat as you. I am in a generic BSN program and I failed out pathophysiology/pharmacology class by 2 points. Failing this one course has set me back a year (A YEAR!) from graduating. When I found out this news I was so ready to drop out of nursing all together, or transfer to a different program and get an associates. But I stuck with it and I think it's the best decision I have made. I got a great job as an extern, and this extra year should give me more confidence as I'm working on the floor learning more. You can do it!! As someone else said, get back on that horse. It's not over.

longsilver · Nov 10, 2009

Thanks guys, you are very helpful. I give it my all for this program, I don't have any social life or whatsoever that is why I am frustrated. I have no other plans except to pass. I think the reason why I asked is that so I can have a plan B just in case. I mean if worse comes to worst i have something to fall back to.

ReWritten · Nov 10, 2009

I was in the exact same boat as Meghan619.

I failed Med-Surg 1, and I was devastated. It put me a full year behind in graduation, but as much as I beat myself up over it, I'm kinda glad it happened since my classmates had such a hard time finding jobs (and some are still looking). When I retook the class last spring, I felt much more confident - especially in the clinical setting. During my year off, I obtained a listener's license to sit in fundamentals lecture so I wouldn't forget everything, and picked up a psychology minor.

Now I'm about to graduate in May and doing fine in my classes! Not perfect, but I feel less stressed and have a better grasp of the material.

So, yes, like others said, get back on the horse and keep going! If nursing is your passion, then it's just one small detour to get there!