good grades vs. competent nurse

[natrgrrl]

I am having a little anxiety about nursing school. I have a 4.0 in pre-req's but my advisor told me not to expect A's in nursing classes. I worked VERY hard and spend a lot of time (ignoring my hubby and kids) to get A's. Is that same time and energy going to get me through NS? I'm scared.:uhoh21:

So, I guess I need to know what makes a nurse competent?

Passing NCLEX?

Grades in NS?

Knowledge gained?

Ability to apply knowledge?

People skills?

Other things?

[SmilingBluEyes]

Who says you can't be both?

I know people with 4.0 who were also very competent and caring nurses.

I also know people who carried Cs who were outstanding, and As who were scary.

No need to worry what others think. Strive for your best academically and in the clinical area--- that is all any of us can do.

[piper_for_hire]

I second that. Strive to do well both clinically and academically - they compliment each other. There will always be people that will encourage you to do less than your best, just ignore that advice. Plus - doing well academically will buy you the option of advanced practice in the future - should you decide to travel down that road someday.

-S