I failed my class (BUT I FEEL GREAT)

[2bnurseforce1]

Ok am I weird or what. ( NUR 108 Fundamentals of Nursing ) I started out in the class with a D on my test and then got 2 C and the last test I got a B, then, I took the final today and passed the final but failed the class by 4 points (which is one question). The odd thing is Im not upset with myself or the fact that I have to take the class over again. I mean I scored higher on the final then some people that pass the class. So i am still going to with joy because I know I can do well and it has shown. I just will get ready to take the class in August. So am I losing my mind or what, being happy even though I have to take the class over?

[GadgetRN71, ASN, RN]

OP, you have a fantastic attitude. Your failures don't define you, it's how you respond to them. It sounds like you were a little thrown at first by the testing etc. but you improved with time. When you take the class again, you will have a better idea what to expect.

That first nursing class can really be a shocker..people that were pulling A+ grades in prereqs are ecstatic to have a solid B grade(this was me :)). The testing is different from most subjects..all the answers are sometimes right, but you have to find the best answer. It can mess with your mind..

Good luck..I think you'll be fine.

[GadgetRN71, ASN, RN]

I think people are misunderstanding the whole point of this post. I know what I did wrong in the class I could have easily passed this class, I made stupid mistakes on the test and I missed passing the class by one question. I think people need to understand that Im not happy I failed the class, I am happy that I worked hard and did the best I can do. This is not the end of my journey, Im not going to sit around and be sad. It happens to the best of them, lots of people have to repeat a class sometimes. Either way passing or failing a class once does not make your a better or worse nurse. So I don't need pity, I was looking for encourgement. I think I have every right to be happy because Im not a quitter and I don't let things like this bring me down. Nursing school is hard and if you can't find that point to keep happy it will take over your life.

I've known several people that had to repeat a nursing class-ALL of them are RNs now. So, you keep holding your head high, because you will do this.

[MilwaukeeRNstu]

I know what you mean!! I'm in a ADN program and just failed a L&D/health promotions class in my 2nd semester. I am just SOOO happy It's over. It stressed me out so bad, that by the end, I was just happy it was over. I also did poorly in the beginning of the class but did better as the class went on and passed the final with a 85%. However, I needed a 90% to pass the class.

So, I'll be repeating it in the fall. What sucks is if I fail one more class, i'm out of the program and I hear the last two semesters are rough. I'm hoping that L/D and womens health will be the most challenging for me because i'm a guy who knew NOTHING about this stuff prior to this class.

OH WELL, I'll just try and try until its over (hopefully not) but if so, i'll go to another school.

Good luck everyone!