So, I decided to complete and one year Accelerated BSN program in May. I quickly became the class' unofficial "class president" by planning events for us to do, and even speaking to professors and administration on our class' behalf. and just recently failed out halfway through (medsurg 2) by 1%. My school didn't allow me my testing accommodations for my diagnosed ADHD until halfway through medsurg 2. When I contacted the dean and the teacher they said they could not do anything for me and that I am not a special case.
That being said, I'm at a standstill. Do I transfer someplace else? I have to option to complete the two year at my school but that program doesn't start for another year (when this medsurg 2 class is offered again).
Im feeling a little down and that I let down my family and my nursing class. Does anyone have suggestions what to do??
I had 3 clinicals to go in my 1st semester of nursing. I had already passed 2 accelerated classes that I didn't have to repeat. Then, I had to have surgery. It was the very end of the semester with no time left to be able to make up the missed clinicals.
I cried. Did my grieving, then during the year it took to start that class over, I continued working as a patient care tech in a hospital and continued studying. When the class started up again, I wad VERY prepared bc I used that year very wisely. Concepts in class were easy ro grasp bc I already read the text in my year off. It ended up making me a better student, and I believe, a better nurse.
Blessing in disguise.
You will have an advantage when you go back. The material won't be new. You will know your areas of weakness. Prepare in that year how to deal with them.
It did suck initially, I'm not going to lie. I was so upset that I would not be graduating with my class. As it was my family never believed to begin with that I would finish nursing school, let alone go back after leaving the program for a year. I went back with my chin up and rocked those classes.
Allow some time for the sadness. Then pick yourself up. There are MANY MANY amazing nurses who had to repeat classes. And you would never know unless they told you.
Guy in babyland: you may have had friends who passed, but I was newly diagnosed and still figuring it all out. Not everyone with adhd reacts the same, esp in school.
I'm not blaming the school for what happened, I am just telling what happened. I plan to get back into it after calling some people. I was a cna before I came to school so that shouldn't be a problem. Thank you all!
I agree wirh others. Take that time to focus on your ADHD and learning how to be functional in a rigorous academic setting. AND..... Have a close knit support group. Trusted friend or family to be there for you through this year and when you go back. I made it through with VERY severe depression and anxiety. I started seeing a therapist and continued working with my psychiatrist for medication management.
I even had a period of suicidal thoughts while in nursing school, so I understand *extra* challenges of nursing school. But I relied on my support group I built. I will forever be greatful for them.
OP, I had a couple of friends that failed a class during nursing school. And yes, these classes were only offered once a year, so they had to wait an entire year to repeat the course. And they did. They cried a bit, dusted themselves off, got a job in the meantime, and both came back and kicked butt. They are both excellent nurses right now and know that their care only improved by navigating this set-back.
That is what this is. A set-back. You have another path open to you and I say take it. Swallow your pride, figure out what works for you to manage your ADHD during this year period waiting to re-take that class. And succeed.
No matter what challenges a person faces, the biggest challenge they may face is the one they create within.
What made you a successful student in your previous bachelor's program? You probably experienced the same symptoms of your undiagnosed ADHD. I'm having a little trouble understanding why you're placing a heavy emphasis on your ADHD for your failure when you were previously successful.
Yes, I'd enter the traditional 2-year program offered at your school - that way you won't have to pay a different school for the same classes you already passed.
The fact that you have the option to complete the two year program at your school is a huge deal. Not everyone in your situations is as fortunate. Be relieved that this is even an option.
Talk to a psychiatrist about getting your adhd under control with the right medication(s). Be open minded to taking medication. It isn't a bad thing to take medicine.
I agree with the advice to work as a CNA or PCT somewhere. I recommend studying your material from school to stay fresh and then get back at it in a year. When you start back, no more unofficial class president activities. Devote your attention to your studies. Best of luck!
Take a year to get your health issues under control. When you are in Nursing School you have to be very selfish. You don't have time to do much besides study & clinical's. You need to be uber-focused. Prepare to give up whatever passes for a social life & certainly let people plan their own parties & functions & deal with their own problems. The people you were assisting are graduating and you are not. Its that simple
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I can't imagine how it has to hurt right now, how frightened, frustrated you feel, maybe even humiliated. Just know that all sorts of people fail all sorts of classes for all sorts of reasons.
Go for the two year and don't look back. You will be stronger and better because of this.
This is a motivation video that I watched on a really regular basis as I was struggling through earning my MSN. I also have ADD. You aren't alone and this can be done. Yes, it will be harder for you than for some others. Dig deep and get on it.
you have a case and are able to sue... but be warned it might not be good for your future nursing career..
Sue for what? You mean for not accommodating OPs disability? I'm not sure we have enough info to know if there is a legal case here. Did the school know OP had a diagnosis? Did OP go through the proper channels to get an accommodation? What accommodations are we talking about that weren't provided? We simply don't know enough of the facts.
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Appealing => going against the dean and teacher => burning bridges
OP, being delayed a year sucks but see it at an advantage.
Hint: You know the people who are now ahead of you, right? They would see what you may see a year from now, right...?