First Reinke Exam @ TWU

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Just checking if there are any TWU alumni out there that can give me some guidance or info on Reinke's class.

I just got my Raw score back on the first test. There will probably be at least a little bit of a curve. Not much though.

I did horribly. Not even a C. Im scared to death.

The lowest passing grade for the program is an 83. My average from all classes going into this test was an 86. (just floating).

I have too much riding on this to fail out. already 60k in debt and I even joined the Army reserve to help financially.

I feel like puking.

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Specializes in MICU.

Hey,

I'm not a student (yet), but just read your post and wanted to say that I feel bad for ya.... wish I could make it better, but my magic wand is broken. Would it help to talk to the professor --> go to the source and ask for guidance? I have heard stories that his class/exams are challenging.

One of my mottos is: I might not be the smartest person to ever do this, but I am far from the dumbest... and if THEY can do it, I can do it.

Sorry you are having to go through this. I know how bad you want this (we talked earlier in the year).

LifeLONGstudent

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Dude, I am so with you. Everyone finds out just how fae behind they are. This si the time you find out you just are not as smart as you think you are. I got a 63 on my first but I did graduate! Just study your ass off 24/7 have no life for the next year and you can do it.

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I really feel bad for you. I've often heard about this professor at TWU, and all of the stress that accompanies his class. I've have heard people say that it is not a weeding program, but I find that really hard to believe. I am attending Barry U, and although the program is tough, it is nothing like the nightmares that I have heard from my friends who decided to attend TWU. I was accepted to TWU after being accepted to Barry, and I am glad that I went with Barry. Good luck to you, and hang in there. From what I hear, it will be downhill once you pass the first 2 semesters.

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It's all a part of the process. Tear you down and build you back up. Im with Reinke. Ive heard too many good stories from current CRNAs. He is an award winning professor/physiologist. If he changed his lecture at all it would be less and our knowledge base would be less. TWU grads can go toe to toe with most Medical Students in the taught subject matter. He even has a lecture hall named after him. The guy is hands down the BEST lecturer ive ever had the pleasure of hearing.

Thanks all for your support. Yeah the drama is a bit much. Especially after 100 thousands of debt and a military commentment. Was completely overwhelming to get that failing grade. Over 50 % of the class made below the passing 83 percent. It's the famous "oh ****" moment. Now i have to study harder, which means I have to know my stuff better, which means Ill be a better CRNA. And if I dont....well then the school has a plan for me, but its all in making me better not so much a failure.

Anyone coming to TWU be ready. Start out fast and strong. Be prepared for a test over the previous lecture everytime you come to class. (something I failed to do.) Its hard, but they have it down to a science and are creative in ways to make it obtainable. Not easy, but obtainable.

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Dude, I am so with you. Everyone finds out just how fae behind they are. This si the time you find out you just are not as smart as you think you are. I got a 63 on my first but I did graduate! Just study your ass off 24/7 have no life for the next year and you can do it.

YUP! I agree! I'm at TCU, and it's similar as far as the level of stress, and paradigm shifts on what a "normal" life is.

I also agree with the other poster who said it may be helpful to talk with Reinke. He may not give you extra points, but it will show him that you care. Ask questions, go to office hours. Actively read and study everyday and DEFINITELY review your test to see where you made mistakes in your studying.

How many exams do you have for A&P? We have 4 plus a cumulative final. Everyone's different, but it may help to re-watch some of the lectures with your notes, get other people's study guides/practice questions (or make some yourself) and study in a group of people who are doing well in the class several times. I made the first mistake of studying in a study group before my first exam the day before the test. If your test is on a Friday, you may want to study with a group on Tuesday, go over all the material and find out where your weak spots are. Then, you have a few days to polish up. You may also want to do a short review with that same study group the day before the test, then go home and pray and study those final elements.

Also, try to stay with positive people, do positive self talk and break things down into manageable chunks. Don't focus on the people around you who are dropping like flies; it will drive you nuts and may evoke some learned helplessness. Anyway, I just got overwhelmed with some A&P material, so instead of freaking out and trying to pound through it (which would be ineffective since I'm overwhelmed), I took a 10 minute break to come on here. Now I'm feeling better and will hit neural pathways hard.

Good luck!

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Cali, you are SO making me want to come back next year!!! Ha! Yep, I'm still hanging in there! Had an EUS Wed. & pancrease is healing well. No Whipple for now!!!! I hope I'm ready for the pressure next year....I am so very sad I had to wait cuz now that I feel better I'm going NUTS waiting again!

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