I can't be excited

**NICU Guy, BSN, RN** · Dec 10, 2013

Thanks for letting me tell someone!

That is what we are here for. There are many threads on AN for the same reason. You want to jump for joy, but you can't without making them feel worse.

Mewsin · Dec 10, 2013

Congratulations!!!

krisiepoo · Dec 10, 2013

That's AWESOME!! Congrats for sure!!

I've felt the same way, I just started telling people I passed. When they'd inquire further I'd say it hardly matters if I've passed, right? After 2 years they finally got the message, LOL, and I was able to jump for joy with the other "passers"

i♥words · Dec 10, 2013

Congratulations!! :up:

Levitas, BSN, RN · Dec 10, 2013

I can empathize, completely. It's hard to tell classmates that you're disappointed in that B, when you were so close to an A. They'll likely look at you like you're insane, and dismiss your feelings altogether. I learned to rely on the support from my family instead of my nursing brethren.

Congratulations on your achievement! You've earned it, and should never be ashamed of it.

Fearless_leader · Dec 10, 2013

I think you should celebrate. We all are afforded the same opportunity. When we leave school we all face different challenges. For instance last week during finals. I had no will to study. (My fault) then here the day of finals my son get really sick DX:walking pnuemonia. Great.... So here I am waiting for My Dr. Appt and trying to study. Procrastination at its best. Did I fail no but could I have receive an A yes. How you spend your time earning your grade is totally up to you. How you prefer to celebrate it is up to you as well. I say party on, jump scream shout you deserve it.

SunshineDaisy, ASN, RN · Dec 10, 2013

Congratulations! I agree, go celebrate! You can still be there for your classmates, but still celebrate with your BF!

Nolli · Dec 10, 2013

I understand how you feel. I have routinely gotten As and I have seen people fail and get dropped from the program for 2 fails. One of the people it happened to is a close friend of mine. Support them through the loss they have and be sensitive about talking about grades etc, but don't let it get you down. You should not be made to feel ashamed by anyone for getting a good grade because you are not trying to compare yourself with them. It is ok to celebrate and be happy you did well. I don't know you, but I'm proud of you and your achievement. Go celebrate with the boyfriend or family!

RNstudent13renee · Dec 10, 2013

Thanks everyone! Its so different from my other coursework. Then, so many of the people I talked to made better grades than me so I've felt the way they feel, but when you are the one who finally made the A its hard to be humble about it. I've been going with "I passed" as well. This semester was rumored to be the hardest of our program...now I'm bragging. :) Sorry! Thanks again for the support.

PurpleLover · Dec 10, 2013

You cannot take away from your accomplishment because others have failed. I started college with my bff and I am in the nursing program while she just sits at home because we had different levels of dedication to our goal. I am not sure what contributed to them failing, I do know it was not your job to coddle them. I am glad you are able to feel bad for them, but what you did was an amazing accomplishment, enjoy the rewards of your hard work.

missmollie, ADN, BSN, RN · Dec 10, 2013

You rocked the semester and deserve some kudos! Don't be afraid to tell others who aren't in the nursing program with you: Tell your significant other, your family, and definitely post it here. You should be proud and happy, you worked hard, so congrats to you!