Published Jul 16, 2017
Yuri1984
4 Posts
Hi everyone one.. my situation is I've done a couple of withdrawals due to health issues. I need one class to graduate but I feel I am stuck and cannot move on. Something is always happening since I've been struggling with medication changes.
Now it's been like 4 semesters in which I've tried getting my life together with my health and other personal situations which kept me from being successful. Now I don't know if I can attend this fall2017 - I was in a car accident in spring 2017 and recovering.
The problem now is the money situation, I couldn't pay last semester so now I am stuck and won't be able to register until it's paid and probably won't be able to attend until spring 2018. I have no support with the nursing department at the school due to all my unsuccessful attempts so basically it is up to me to figure out what I am going to do.
The advice from the department is very negative which doesn't place me in a good position. Since I struggled in the past but manage to pass my classes until now. I feel I am stuck with this one class. I also had the problem with trying to get a sucessful grade in previous semester.
I know a lot as to deal with being on different medications evertime but maybe it can be I have a bad way of studying. I am so confused because it's only one class so I can graduate. But the amount of time going through to pass this class. I don't just want to quit but I also feel embarrassed about all of this. I am super behind and I am afraid I might not pass it also because of everything.Please Advice. I greatly appreciate it.
FolksBtrippin, BSN, RN
2,262 Posts
What class do you need to pass? If the problem has been health related then why do you think yiu won't pass once you are healthy?
Med/surge 2 - critical care/ICU .. because even though it was health related (mental).. I didn't do well on my first two exams this past semester. But I am not sure exactly since I was added a new medication during that time too. And I struggled to pass through the program. I am just afraid something will happen and I'll mess up.
Med surg 2 is a hard class. Maybe it isn't your illness or meds that is in your way.
What are your study habits like? Have you sought extra help? Does your school offer tutoring?
I just read through the PowerPoint notes and if I don't understand a certain section I read it in the text.. help is offered by instructors but I feel I need a lot of time but instructors recommend studying in a group or have a friend who is doing well to help but I don't think that helps me because I'm in a different page and I've done it before for a short time but I've done better without the study groups and people are usually not interested. They don't offer tutoring for this class.
shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP
3 Articles; 583 Posts
I am sorry you are having a difficult time. Since you only have one class to go, it would be a shame to give up. However, if you are having health issues that make it hard for you to study, then you need to get that squared away first. It can take time to adjust to medications and it can also take time for your doctor to get you on the right medications and dosages. Therefore, you should talk to your doctor about this and get their opinion on when you will be ready for school. Since you had medical issues, the school should allow you to retake this class when you are able to. It's not the end of the world if you take longer to get through nursing school. In addition, nursing schools want to have high graduation rates, so it is in their best interest for you to graduate.
With regard to your academic performance, how has it been? Have you just barely gotten by or were you a good student until now? I'll be blunt - you aren't studying enough. How can you expect to do well if you only look at the Powerpoints and barely look at the book? Since you have taken 2 exams in this class, you should know what your strengths and weaknesses are. That should guide you in how to do better. Also, is the problem that you don't really know the material or that you are a poor test-taker?
My advice: a study group can be helpful, but it is not absolutely necessary. 1) Your instructor should provide learning objectives for the course overall and for each lecture. Make sure you know the material for the learning objectives! 2) You must read the book BEFORE the class. Yes, read the book! Why else do you think you bought it? For a paper weight? So, before the lecture, read the assigned readings! 3) Most textbooks have a study guide you can buy that has sample questions and additional exercises - buy it and use it! 4) Use additional study resources such as Khan Academy, Youtube, etc. 5) Buy an NCLEX review book like Saunders and use it in conjunction with your text so you are more prepared for the exams. 6) Talk to your professor and ask their advice! 7) You may have to pay someone to tutor you.
Nursing is very hard, which is why nursing school is hard. Nursing school is also there to weed out people. You really need to think about if nursing is for you. Or maybe you are not ready for nursing school at this time, but will be ready once you have dealt with your personal issues. Based on your posts, you sound "out of it" and that is a safety issue. So work on your health first, then look at finishing nursing school when you are physically and mentally healthy. Good luck.
caliotter3
38,333 Posts
You have to make up your mind you are going to do this or you really will fail. The school is writing you off. Don't give anyone there satisfaction in getting rid of you for good.
Thank you for the advice and feedback. I would definitely get a tutor, which will probably be my best option at this point. I do get very anxious and nervous when I take an exam.
One my friends in nursing school had the same problem - nervous about taking tests. He really knew the material and was a kind caring person with a great bedside manner. He just got so nervous during exams he would do poorly for no other reason. Our school was very supportive and he took some time off, retook his last classes and graduated a year later and is a great RN! It's normal to feel some anxiety before and during a test, but if you think it is interfering with your grades, then try to learn some stress relief techniques like positive visualization and deep breathing. Talk to your healthcare provider about this. There are also a lot of resources online to help manage stress. So, if it takes longer, so what? Good luck!