Head just above the water

[Mjawors1]

Today I feel down in the dumps. It seems like every test I take in nursing school I get the lowest grade out of everyone I talk to. Here is the thing, I study at every spare moment I have. I'm beginning to think it a waste of time and perhaps I'd get the same grade not studying as much. Ive given up every social opportunity, I work as a CNA 2 days a week and I camp out at multiple libraries around town studying. Any RN's out there relate to school being this way but made a good nurse anyway? Why is it I cant receive better grades, It seems like every time I am just barely passing and its really starting to degrade my self-esteem as a potential nurse. Is this normal or am I a lost cause?

[healthcarestudent]

I also felt the same way about my OB test. Our professor posted our scores by our secret number and most of the class got As and Bs and I got a D. I was so devastated. I actually found that reviewing the test and speaking with the professor about the test, recording the lecture and reading through the notes and reviewing it with about 3 students helps.

Good Luck