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??
2. Stop being the unofficial class president and focus on your studies.
3. During your year off, work as a CNA.
4. Figure out why you failed and work to change so it doesn't happen again.
Not necessarily in that order.
Completely agree!! You don't need to worry about being the "unofficial class president" and "planning events." That just gets in the way of your studies!
It's hard for people to get spots in nursing school. If you have a chance to have a spot in a program next year TAKE IT!!
On a side note...they didn't make any accommodations for you until halfway through Med-Surg 2! Was it that you didn't let them know about your ADHD or it just took them that long? Schools might be different, but my school offered testing accommodations for students. I knew quite a few people that had ADHD and they went to the testing center to take their tests. They set it up so someone could read questions to them if they needed, got the time and quiet with no distractions that they needed, etc. Those students started going to the testing center right away.
In any case, your situation sucks, but keep your head up! Figure out why you failed, take the year to study your materials so your ready when you can start class again, and make sure you set up your accommodations adhead of time so there is no time between starting classes again and getting those accommodations!
KrCmommy522, BSN, RN
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Completely agree!! You don't need to worry about being the "unofficial class president" and "planning events." That just gets in the way of your studies!
It's hard for people to get spots in nursing school. If you have a chance to have a spot in a program next year TAKE IT!!
On a side note...they didn't make any accommodations for you until halfway through Med-Surg 2! Was it that you didn't let them know about your ADHD or it just took them that long? Schools might be different, but my school offered testing accommodations for students. I knew quite a few people that had ADHD and they went to the testing center to take their tests. They set it up so someone could read questions to them if they needed, got the time and quiet with no distractions that they needed, etc. Those students started going to the testing center right away.
In any case, your situation sucks, but keep your head up! Figure out why you failed, take the year to study your materials so your ready when you can start class again, and make sure you set up your accommodations adhead of time so there is no time between starting classes again and getting those accommodations!
Good luck!