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Hello all,

I just finished my sophomore year of college. However, I made a D in my physiology class, and students are required to make a C at least. I was going to take micro this summer but I cant now because of the D. I wasn't able to retake the class this summer because I decided to work plus I took classes last summer and over the winter break, so I told myself I needed this summer off. As of right now it looks like I would get a year behind because of only 2 classes. If I decide to stick with nursing I would have to take phys this fall and micro in the spring and then apply for nursing school fall 2016. I don't want to get behind but id still like to do nursing. What should I do? Right now it seems like my two options are either get a year behind and take 4 hours a semester or change my major....Please Help. I could really use the advice. I don't know what to do. Thanks.

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I'm stuck on, ".. I told myself I needed this summer off."

It's a competitive major and a very difficult job, if you need a summer off from taking classes it makes me think the reality of the nursing industry may be more of a challenge than you realize or up for. My advice would be to find out more about it before proceeding.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

If physiology and other 'nursing essential' courses are that difficult for you, it may be advisable to look at other career options. It's only going to get harder as you move the cumulative nursing curriculum.

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I undering what you are saying. Like I said I took summer classes last summer plus a class over the previous winter break so I wouldn't say that I'm taking the summer off for the easy way out. I didn't wanna take a class and not do well because I havnt had a break since last summer, but I understand what you are saying. I'm going to look into it more. Thank you.

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If physiology and other 'nursing essential' courses are that difficult for you, it may be advisable to look at other career options. It's only going to get harder as you move the cumulative nursing curriculum.

I know it is going to get harder. My mom is a nurse and she told me that just because I struggled with this one class doesn't mean I'm gonna fail nusing school. You do have a point though.

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Specializes in Pediatric.

Hey, a lot of nurses have a class they struggled with. I had THE WORST TIME with chemistry. The. Worst. Time. I've done pretty well out in the field. I've been a nurse for 6 years now. You just have to have a positive mindset and get through it.

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Thread moved to Student forum.

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