I was booted out of the program on the very last day of the semester

stressgal, RN · Dec 17, 2004

Stay the course and don't give up. Everything worth anything must be worked at. I lost a friend this quarter to pharmacology, she ended with a 79%, needed 80% to continue. Even if we aren't in the same class now, she will still remain a friend.

stressgal, RN · Dec 17, 2004

Stay the course and don't give up. Everything worth anything must be worked at. I lost a friend this quarter to pharmacology, she ended with a 79%, needed 80% to continue. Even if we aren't in the same class now, she will still remain a friend.

RN_2007 · Dec 17, 2004

It's my fault, I didn't study as hard as I thought I did. You know how it is, you start to lose that steam you had at the beginning of the semester. In our program 75.5 is passing. I had a 73.11 or something close to it before the final exam. I needed a 79 to have an ending average of 74.77. Well, I made a 77 on the final, and my average ended up being 74.17...not even half of a measley point. I didn't beg for the extra points because that would have just barely passed me. I cried a ton when they told me, and so did my instructors. I came home and felt sorry for myself, cried, got angry with myself, got angry with the instructors, blamed everything and everyone but myself. I ended up having a moment of clarity later in the evening. The DON told me that she would welcome me back next year and that the spot was guaranteed. She let me know that I was one of the most kind and caring ppl she had met and that I would definately make a good nurse; the other instructor in the room agreed. Now, they could have been feeding me a line of doodoo to soften the blow, but I am choosing to believe them. In my heart I know without a doubt I was awesome with those patients at clinicals, and I enjoyed it so much. My problem...the bookwork. I understand their decision, and I think this is the best for me and for any of my future patients. I need to really be able to grasp every single concept they throw at us to be the best I can be. It hurts so much to not be able to graduate with the friends I have made, including my best friend but today is new day. I have already registered for a mid-winter class, and I will register for a full course load to finish the majority of my pre-reqs for the RN program. I will graciously except the spot they offered me in the LVN program for next year, and if it's God's will, I will be accepted to the RN program in the spring following graduation and graduate in December w/my ADN. This happened for a reason. I am not sure of the reason, but it is truly a life lesson.
I guess my point is this: to encourage anyone who did not make it through nursing school and feels discouraged. Don't wallow in self pity. Accept responsibility for your actions, or lack of responsibilty, dust yourself off, and try again. Come back more fierce and determined than ever. If you truly want to be a nurse, it is worth fighting for and giving it your all. Soo instead of all the :crying2: ....try :) :) :) . There's always hope, and another chance!!!!
Thank you for letting me share my feelings with all of you:)
Below is a pic from my last clinical day. We had a christmas party for all of the residents at the nursing home. I'm the goofy gal who thinks she's a reindeer:chuckle And the other 2 are my best friends(met them in school)

Veronica, I know how you feel. I failed my Fundamentals class by only one point and I felt like my whole world was crumbling. But, being a firm believer in everything happening for a reason, I have come to the realization that it has. As for not being "booksmart", I'm the same way. We didn't have clinicals this semester but in skills lab I pretty much had everything down pat. I didn't do very well on my lecture tests all semster but I guess I just don't know how to study for nursing tests. But by golly I'm going to bust my tail next year when I take it again. But the whole point I'm trying to make is, if something goes wrong, remember that everything happens for a reason. Even though it feels like it's all over, it's not. To paraphrase what you said and to quote Aalyah (sp), "If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try it again." That's my motto. :)

RN_2007 · Dec 17, 2004

It's my fault, I didn't study as hard as I thought I did. You know how it is, you start to lose that steam you had at the beginning of the semester. In our program 75.5 is passing. I had a 73.11 or something close to it before the final exam. I needed a 79 to have an ending average of 74.77. Well, I made a 77 on the final, and my average ended up being 74.17...not even half of a measley point. I didn't beg for the extra points because that would have just barely passed me. I cried a ton when they told me, and so did my instructors. I came home and felt sorry for myself, cried, got angry with myself, got angry with the instructors, blamed everything and everyone but myself. I ended up having a moment of clarity later in the evening. The DON told me that she would welcome me back next year and that the spot was guaranteed. She let me know that I was one of the most kind and caring ppl she had met and that I would definately make a good nurse; the other instructor in the room agreed. Now, they could have been feeding me a line of doodoo to soften the blow, but I am choosing to believe them. In my heart I know without a doubt I was awesome with those patients at clinicals, and I enjoyed it so much. My problem...the bookwork. I understand their decision, and I think this is the best for me and for any of my future patients. I need to really be able to grasp every single concept they throw at us to be the best I can be. It hurts so much to not be able to graduate with the friends I have made, including my best friend but today is new day. I have already registered for a mid-winter class, and I will register for a full course load to finish the majority of my pre-reqs for the RN program. I will graciously except the spot they offered me in the LVN program for next year, and if it's God's will, I will be accepted to the RN program in the spring following graduation and graduate in December w/my ADN. This happened for a reason. I am not sure of the reason, but it is truly a life lesson.
I guess my point is this: to encourage anyone who did not make it through nursing school and feels discouraged. Don't wallow in self pity. Accept responsibility for your actions, or lack of responsibilty, dust yourself off, and try again. Come back more fierce and determined than ever. If you truly want to be a nurse, it is worth fighting for and giving it your all. Soo instead of all the :crying2: ....try :) :) :) . There's always hope, and another chance!!!!
Thank you for letting me share my feelings with all of you:)
Below is a pic from my last clinical day. We had a christmas party for all of the residents at the nursing home. I'm the goofy gal who thinks she's a reindeer:chuckle And the other 2 are my best friends(met them in school)

Veronica, I know how you feel. I failed my Fundamentals class by only one point and I felt like my whole world was crumbling. But, being a firm believer in everything happening for a reason, I have come to the realization that it has. As for not being "booksmart", I'm the same way. We didn't have clinicals this semester but in skills lab I pretty much had everything down pat. I didn't do very well on my lecture tests all semster but I guess I just don't know how to study for nursing tests. But by golly I'm going to bust my tail next year when I take it again. But the whole point I'm trying to make is, if something goes wrong, remember that everything happens for a reason. Even though it feels like it's all over, it's not. To paraphrase what you said and to quote Aalyah (sp), "If at first you don't succeed, dust yourself off and try it again." That's my motto. :)

mamajapko · Dec 17, 2004

I was so sorry to hear the your sad report. But you are both right, everything happens for a reason. I firmly believe that God can take our wrong turns and miraculously make them "right" turns. Trust in Him even when everything seems to be going wrong. I lost my primo job at the PO, they made me work nights, then I had medical problems. I finally had to quit the PO and we lost our beautiful home. :uhoh3: I cried and cried when all this happened. :crying2: But even through my tears I could hear His voice telling me He was going to take of me. It's been rough but looking back now I can see how He had everything worked out for me and my family. Now at 44, I am going to school and starting a whole new life. Don't let any setbacks keep you from following God's will for your life. :nono: God bless you both and keep giving us your hard earned advice. :saint:

mamajapko · Dec 17, 2004

I was so sorry to hear the your sad report. But you are both right, everything happens for a reason. I firmly believe that God can take our wrong turns and miraculously make them "right" turns. Trust in Him even when everything seems to be going wrong. I lost my primo job at the PO, they made me work nights, then I had medical problems. I finally had to quit the PO and we lost our beautiful home. :uhoh3: I cried and cried when all this happened. :crying2: But even through my tears I could hear His voice telling me He was going to take of me. It's been rough but looking back now I can see how He had everything worked out for me and my family. Now at 44, I am going to school and starting a whole new life. Don't let any setbacks keep you from following God's will for your life. :nono: God bless you both and keep giving us your hard earned advice. :saint:

SCmomof3, RN · Dec 17, 2004

{{{{{hug}}}}}} Echoing everyone else's sentiments, since I'm so late to this thread and they said it so perfectly :) I admire your attitude and know you'll succeed.

SCmomof3, RN · Dec 17, 2004

{{{{{hug}}}}}} Echoing everyone else's sentiments, since I'm so late to this thread and they said it so perfectly :) I admire your attitude and know you'll succeed.

LVN2006 · Dec 17, 2004

It is wonderful you can take this attitude. You are better than I. I have finished Fundamentals, Pharmacology, and almost done with Med/Surg. I don't know if I would have the energy to go again. I am holding on with each test. We can only miss 2 tests the whole 21 months and must remediate each and pass to go on. Now we have pass fail labs in Pharm and Med/Surg. Exhausting but worth it at the end I'm sure. good luck and merry christmas

It's my fault, I didn't study as hard as I thought I did. You know how it is, you start to lose that steam you had at the beginning of the semester. In our program 75.5 is passing. I had a 73.11 or something close to it before the final exam. I needed a 79 to have an ending average of 74.77. Well, I made a 77 on the final, and my average ended up being 74.17...not even half of a measley point. I didn't beg for the extra points because that would have just barely passed me. I cried a ton when they told me, and so did my instructors. I came home and felt sorry for myself, cried, got angry with myself, got angry with the instructors, blamed everything and everyone but myself. I ended up having a moment of clarity later in the evening. The DON told me that she would welcome me back next year and that the spot was guaranteed. She let me know that I was one of the most kind and caring ppl she had met and that I would definately make a good nurse; the other instructor in the room agreed. Now, they could have been feeding me a line of doodoo to soften the blow, but I am choosing to believe them. In my heart I know without a doubt I was awesome with those patients at clinicals, and I enjoyed it so much. My problem...the bookwork. I understand their decision, and I think this is the best for me and for any of my future patients. I need to really be able to grasp every single concept they throw at us to be the best I can be. It hurts so much to not be able to graduate with the friends I have made, including my best friend but today is new day. I have already registered for a mid-winter class, and I will register for a full course load to finish the majority of my pre-reqs for the RN program. I will graciously except the spot they offered me in the LVN program for next year, and if it's God's will, I will be accepted to the RN program in the spring following graduation and graduate in December w/my ADN. This happened for a reason. I am not sure of the reason, but it is truly a life lesson.
I guess my point is this: to encourage anyone who did not make it through nursing school and feels discouraged. Don't wallow in self pity. Accept responsibility for your actions, or lack of responsibilty, dust yourself off, and try again. Come back more fierce and determined than ever. If you truly want to be a nurse, it is worth fighting for and giving it your all. Soo instead of all the :crying2: ....try :) :) :) . There's always hope, and another chance!!!!
Thank you for letting me share my feelings with all of you:)
Below is a pic from my last clinical day. We had a christmas party for all of the residents at the nursing home. I'm the goofy gal who thinks she's a reindeer:chuckle And the other 2 are my best friends(met them in school)

LVN2006 · Dec 17, 2004

It is wonderful you can take this attitude. You are better than I. I have finished Fundamentals, Pharmacology, and almost done with Med/Surg. I don't know if I would have the energy to go again. I am holding on with each test. We can only miss 2 tests the whole 21 months and must remediate each and pass to go on. Now we have pass fail labs in Pharm and Med/Surg. Exhausting but worth it at the end I'm sure. good luck and merry christmas

It's my fault, I didn't study as hard as I thought I did. You know how it is, you start to lose that steam you had at the beginning of the semester. In our program 75.5 is passing. I had a 73.11 or something close to it before the final exam. I needed a 79 to have an ending average of 74.77. Well, I made a 77 on the final, and my average ended up being 74.17...not even half of a measley point. I didn't beg for the extra points because that would have just barely passed me. I cried a ton when they told me, and so did my instructors. I came home and felt sorry for myself, cried, got angry with myself, got angry with the instructors, blamed everything and everyone but myself. I ended up having a moment of clarity later in the evening. The DON told me that she would welcome me back next year and that the spot was guaranteed. She let me know that I was one of the most kind and caring ppl she had met and that I would definately make a good nurse; the other instructor in the room agreed. Now, they could have been feeding me a line of doodoo to soften the blow, but I am choosing to believe them. In my heart I know without a doubt I was awesome with those patients at clinicals, and I enjoyed it so much. My problem...the bookwork. I understand their decision, and I think this is the best for me and for any of my future patients. I need to really be able to grasp every single concept they throw at us to be the best I can be. It hurts so much to not be able to graduate with the friends I have made, including my best friend but today is new day. I have already registered for a mid-winter class, and I will register for a full course load to finish the majority of my pre-reqs for the RN program. I will graciously except the spot they offered me in the LVN program for next year, and if it's God's will, I will be accepted to the RN program in the spring following graduation and graduate in December w/my ADN. This happened for a reason. I am not sure of the reason, but it is truly a life lesson.
I guess my point is this: to encourage anyone who did not make it through nursing school and feels discouraged. Don't wallow in self pity. Accept responsibility for your actions, or lack of responsibilty, dust yourself off, and try again. Come back more fierce and determined than ever. If you truly want to be a nurse, it is worth fighting for and giving it your all. Soo instead of all the :crying2: ....try :) :) :) . There's always hope, and another chance!!!!
Thank you for letting me share my feelings with all of you:)
Below is a pic from my last clinical day. We had a christmas party for all of the residents at the nursing home. I'm the goofy gal who thinks she's a reindeer:chuckle And the other 2 are my best friends(met them in school)

RainDreamer, BSN, RN · Dec 17, 2004

Veronica and Catma63, HUGS for both of you. I know how hard this is, I was in the exact same situation 2 years ago. I failed my fundamentals class, very first semester. I did great during the clinicals but I had a hard time with the bookwork too, and in the end I got a 74.8, with 75 passing. I was one of 3 students that semester that failed. It was completely heartbreaking.

I found out on Christmas break, went on Blackboard and saw that big fat D. It was devastating. I knew it meant that it would extend my graduation date a full year. I had been in school so long already I was really looking forward to finally graduating May 2004. I go to school in TX but I'm from AZ, so I was at home in AZ while on break, I was far away from school. I had to talk to my advisors and professors via email and phone during all this. It was hard. I thought about just dropping out of the nursing program and just getting any sort of degree I could so I'd just have a diploma, then finish up RN school here in AZ. I was so torn. My advisor just asked me "do you want to be a nurse?" YES! I want to be a nurse! So that was my answer, I had to keep going with it. I had to pick up and move on and finish it up, even though it'd put me a year behind all my great friends that I had made. I was only able to take 1 nursing class that following spring semester, but the other classes I took were psych classes, so I could have a minor in psych.

Last May it was bitter sweet to see my friends from my original class graduating. I was very happy that they were now able to work as nurses, but I was sad in knowing that I should have been there too.

Looking back on it, it was a blessing in disguise that I was held back that year. After re-taking that course I felt so much better about the material, even the clinicals, everything! I felt more confident when I re-took it. I feel more confident now. I'll be graduating in 5 months with my BSN and a minor in psych, I have top grades in all my classes now, and I'm happy! I've made a ton of new friends in this class and I'm thrilled that I'll be graduating with them in a few short months.

You both hang in there. I know it's really hard to go through, especially after the shock of it. But you both sound like you've got your heads in the right places and are thinking positively about all of it. I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers, just know you'll make it through, you WILL become the nurses you want to be! Please PM me if yall ever need to talk or anything or have any questions. Take care.

RainDreamer, BSN, RN · Dec 17, 2004

Veronica and Catma63, HUGS for both of you. I know how hard this is, I was in the exact same situation 2 years ago. I failed my fundamentals class, very first semester. I did great during the clinicals but I had a hard time with the bookwork too, and in the end I got a 74.8, with 75 passing. I was one of 3 students that semester that failed. It was completely heartbreaking.

I found out on Christmas break, went on Blackboard and saw that big fat D. It was devastating. I knew it meant that it would extend my graduation date a full year. I had been in school so long already I was really looking forward to finally graduating May 2004. I go to school in TX but I'm from AZ, so I was at home in AZ while on break, I was far away from school. I had to talk to my advisors and professors via email and phone during all this. It was hard. I thought about just dropping out of the nursing program and just getting any sort of degree I could so I'd just have a diploma, then finish up RN school here in AZ. I was so torn. My advisor just asked me "do you want to be a nurse?" YES! I want to be a nurse! So that was my answer, I had to keep going with it. I had to pick up and move on and finish it up, even though it'd put me a year behind all my great friends that I had made. I was only able to take 1 nursing class that following spring semester, but the other classes I took were psych classes, so I could have a minor in psych.

Last May it was bitter sweet to see my friends from my original class graduating. I was very happy that they were now able to work as nurses, but I was sad in knowing that I should have been there too.

Looking back on it, it was a blessing in disguise that I was held back that year. After re-taking that course I felt so much better about the material, even the clinicals, everything! I felt more confident when I re-took it. I feel more confident now. I'll be graduating in 5 months with my BSN and a minor in psych, I have top grades in all my classes now, and I'm happy! I've made a ton of new friends in this class and I'm thrilled that I'll be graduating with them in a few short months.

You both hang in there. I know it's really hard to go through, especially after the shock of it. But you both sound like you've got your heads in the right places and are thinking positively about all of it. I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers, just know you'll make it through, you WILL become the nurses you want to be! Please PM me if yall ever need to talk or anything or have any questions. Take care.