Failing out of nursing school :( need advice please

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I started an accelerated BSN program and I am not doing well. I have C- in all my classes. I am 12 weeks pregnant and have been sick as a dog but I'm struggling to my best with the little energy I have. It is now past the drop/withdrawal period at my school so I really don't know what to do. In hindsight, I wish I had waited until after my baby was born to start this program but it's obviously too late now. I thought I could be superwoman and do it all at once.

Based on my grades, I'm pretty sure I'll be dismissed from the program. We still have some exams left but everything is so jam-packed in the accelerated track that I don't see my grades improving much. Anyone ever fail out of nursing school and be successful on 2nd attempt? I am thinking of doing a regular track BSN or Associates program instead of this accelerated BSN. I've always been an excellent student, so this is very discouraging for me. I really want to be a nurse.

Will I have to include this school that I'm currently in in my transcript to apply to new schools? My friends who are nurses told me not to and that schools can't find out unless you applied for financial aid. I'm in a rut here and need some advice! thank you!

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I would advise a voluntary withdrawal BEFORE you actually fail out. Then when it comes up on your transcript you can emphasize that you withdrew from the program because of pregnancy and that you realized that you would not be able to focus adequately on both the nursing program and upcoming birth. This type of behavior will show your future school that you took responsibility and action when you encountered an unplanned situation. Good luck :)

I would advise a voluntary withdrawal BEFORE you actually fail out. Then when it comes up on your transcript you can emphasize that you withdrew from the program because of pregnancy and that you realized that you would not be able to focus adequately on both the nursing program and upcoming birth. This type of behavior will show your future school that you took responsibility and action when you encountered an unplanned situation. Good luck :)

If you anticipated returning to the same school, you could request a medical leave of absence, usually up to one year is granted. However, in your case, (failing, infant), you most likely want to enter a different program, so simply withdraw. But make certain that you give medical reasons on your withdrawal paperwork.

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