I got a D

I'm sorry to hear that. How far were you from getting a C? How are you going to prepare differently for the next test? Did you get questions wrong due to knowledge deficit or an error in critical thinking? Try not to beat yourself up. Just focus on correcting the problem and what you can do different in the future. This score is due to the learning curve. Now, you know what to expect in the future. Good luck!

I was 1 pt away from a C, and I erased some correct answers and put in the wrong ones. I forgot the teacher takes question directly from the book and puts them on the test. So now I will definitely do the practice problems in the book. As well as utilize the ERI website and compare notes with the classmates. I feel better thanx!!

Is it because you studied too much or not enough?

I'm not being sarcastic, it's because, my worst test grade is school is when I studied TOO much and didn't focus on the real nursing objectives.

Nursing tests are different they are set up to focus on nursing care, interventions.

Ask your self is the question asking? an assessment or an action?

Take a deep breath! Get that oxygen flowing - don't go right into answering a question- CALM DOWN! Relax then answer it.

I just graduated.

RULE #1: never, ever change your answer

Rule #2: see rule #1

I had members of my cohort fail out due to changing thier answers. If possible before each test I would take 15 min and just walk around the hallways doing deep breathing exercises. Clears your mind and keeps you away from all the other students that are pontificating on the difficulty of the upcoming test.

Also, if you don't have to wear a uniform, wear a red or yellow shirt/jacket etc. I cant quote you the study but I read somewhere that these colors stimulate thinking (and hunger). Also, avoid the caffine and try to get some protien in before the test (I would have an egg and cheese biscut myself).

Anywho good luck in school, study hard youll do well. Oh yea read those silly how to use this book section in the text books (especially nanda) will save you hours in the long run.

Blueferral RN

I'm really sorry to hear that, but I do know exactly how you feel! That happened to me in A&P I & II. Sometimes I felt over-confident, and then I find out I got a D on the test. It felt horrible, but you know you have plenty of times to make it up with other tests/quizzes. And I also had that happen to me where I erased an answer because I thought it was wrong, and when we went over the test answers, turns out the one I previously erased was right! AGGHH!!

Don't beat yourself up over it, this happens a lot. Just remember not to erase your first answer and change it. Always go with your gut the first time! And study, study, study!

I was 1 pt away from a C, and I erased some correct answers and put in the wrong ones. I forgot the teacher takes question directly from the book and puts them on the test. So now I will definitely do the practice problems in the book. As well as utilize the ERI website and compare notes with the classmates. I feel better thanx!!

Only change an answer if you have an epiphany and you definately know that the answer you have chosen is incorrect. One point is not bad at all.

Just to let you all know, I have written just about everything down you all said. Now the yellow or red shirt/jacket idea, I'll try it....LOL. But I do feel alot better now, just gonna pick up my face and body and throw back on the gloves and get to work!!!

I use to do the same thing when I was in school. I was so bad that I would loose a whole letter grade from swapping answers. One of the women that I talked to in class told me that she use to do the same thing and what worked for her was everytime she would get stuck on a question she would circle the number and skip it, then go on to the next one. Once she finished the test she would go back over it to check her answers and answer the questions she skipped. Then she would turn it in before she talked herself into checking it one more time.

I started taking tests this way and it really helped so maybe it'll help you. Another student would bite her erasers off but I wouldn't recommend that in case you accidently mark the wrong one.

I just graduated.

RULE #1: never, ever change your answer

Rule #2: see rule #1

I had members of my cohort fail out due to changing thier answers. If possible before each test I would take 15 min and just walk around the hallways doing deep breathing exercises. Clears your mind and keeps you away from all the other students that are pontificating on the difficulty of the upcoming test.

Also, if you don't have to wear a uniform, wear a red or yellow shirt/jacket etc. I cant quote you the study but I read somewhere that these colors stimulate thinking (and hunger). Also, avoid the caffine and try to get some protien in before the test (I would have an egg and cheese biscut myself).

Anywho good luck in school, study hard youll do well. Oh yea read those silly how to use this book section in the text books (especially nanda) will save you hours in the long run.

Blueferral RN

SOOOOOO right. I absolutely never ever go back and review my answers. Sounds silly, but its a must. You tend to second guess yourself and as we all know your first intuition is often the correct one.

We were always told to not secondguess ourselves. Once you've answered a question don't go back & change it cause if you do most times you do just what you said you did. The NCLEX is like that too -- you can't go back. Maybe try to go with your first choice & hope that your studying paid off.

So at least it wasn't an F!! Put this behind you and concentrate on what you have learned from this test. You now know how she tests you. You now know how to better study. That first test fear is over. You can do this...just don't get caught up in this first grade...it is just that...the first grade. In everything you do, weather it be done well or not so well...look for and acknowledge what you can learn from the experience.

Keep your chin up...I bet you will ROCK the next exam!

I going to echo the DO NOT CHANGE ANSWER advice.

But, over studying is what got me into trouble last semester, actually all last year, once I started limiting my study time my grades went up as the material got harder (figure the odds). Now, I was an extreme case as I would put 50+ hours/week into all of the material, and cut to 12-15 hours/week into the syllabus. One grade shouldn't sink you, or any of us for that matter, learn from your test taking mistakes and move on. Also, I'd look on the "Students" page, there is a ton of test taking rules and advice.

All the best.