Fellow 'B' Students...

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Yes...I made it through my first semester with just Bs, but I'm glad that I did it! Any others out there who just made it through their first semester?

I will be honest....it took me a whole week to recover from receiving a "B". I set out at the beginning of the semester with one goal....balance family and school, and that a "B" would be wonderful. I was cruising along most of the semester at a 85-86%. Then, the last couple weeks, things just began to click. I missed only two on my final. Two too many. I missed an "A" in the class by 2 questions....ugh. And, our first semester is all one class, 11 credits. So, that is 3.0 times 11....ugh. And, "A's" are 91%, not 90%, and they do not round......ugh. i finished the class with a 90.5%....a "B"......ugh.

But now, one week later.....I am fine. And, remember back that my family did not suffer my loss. In the years to come, which will be important......the four months that I did not neglect my husband and kids or the "B".

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Yes...I made it through my first semester with just Bs,

Congrats. I'm sure many folks would be happy with just Bs. Keep up the good work;)

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yay!! I was worried that I was the only B student out there but I did manage to get 2 A's and 3 B's so very proud of each of you and myself too=) starting second semester June 6th

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You should be proud! Afterall, C's get degrees!

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What do you call an RN that finished last in class?

RN. ;)

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Worry about how well you care for your patients, not a grade on an exam based on some book reading. After you're in, no one cares about your B's or A's.

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Good job all! I'll be happy with B's!

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My semester has just begun, we have already completed 2 tests and a quiz...we have our next battery of tests next week. With that said...I have an A in nsg selfcare 1 and a high B in nsg selfcare 2 (our school has adopted Orems selfcare deficit theory as their concepual framework). Anywho...I am elated with the grades I have attained so far....my school is working our assess off and we are still managing to do well in my opinion.

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I realized after 1st semester that striving for an A would interfere with my studying and it stressed me out too much. I could not eat, could not sleep, could not study, could not function as a person. LOL!! so, made a pact with myself not to strive for an A. just strive to pass and understand the materials from now on. When I don't stress out, I do much better on tests. LOL!! need to focus on passing the program, passing the NCLEX and becoming a great nurse!!

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B here! I'm glad I didn't get weeded, this was a painful and intentionally difficult term!

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