I need help with clinical

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Hello, I am a second year nursing student. Unfortunately, I failed clinical because I had trouble maintaining skills from year 1 (manual blood pressure, use of stethoscope). I was nervous on the first day and messed up on the year 1 skills. In addition, whenever my clinical teacher asks me questions about my patient's diagnosis, meds, and patho, i come blank. I also struggle with critical thinking. I know what my problem is: I never take the initiative to review the stuff I learned from year 1 and getting into the mind of a nurse. My study habits are poor as well. I am doing well in my other courses. Im frustrated with this and want to move on.

Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

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Specializes in Thoracic Cardiovasc ICU Med-Surg.
Hello, I failed clinical was because I lacked year 1 skills (use of stethoscope, and understanding vitals). In addition, I never came prepared and whenever my clinical teacher asks me a question. I come blank. I lack critical thinking skills and want to improve.

I would have failed you too for that. I honestly don't understand your lack of insight here. If you know you need to do the work, come prepared, then DO THAT. Also, I can't for the life of me figure out why you don't know how to use a stethoscope. But not being prepared for clinical? Why even bother to show up then?

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sorry for the late post but thank you

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