My RN venture ended today.

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Just when I thought I was going to be prepared for my exam this week on hematology and oncology. On Monday AFTERNOON, our instructor just happened to mention (via e-mail) that she "forgot" to add a 60-page chapter on Breast Cancer and added 26 NEW lab values that we had to know for our exam today.

Then when we had lecture on Tuesday...she never bothered to cover the the Chapter on Breast Cancer nor another chapter we had on Shock at all.

I had clinicals all day on Wednesday and a night class on Wednesday night...so instead of reviewing my material like I had planned...I had to cover NEW material for an exam whose reading assignments and objectives have been in our Syllabus since August.

That proved to be a devastating error on her part as I am now mathematically too far behind to pass unless I get a perfect score on each test from here on out, and that is impossible to do.

I sent my children to my sister's house for tonight. I just can't deal with anything more right now. I have no idea of what I am going to do and there is no way I want to re-apply to this nursing program. These are the worst instructors I have ever had in my life.

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hang in there dont give up! just study your butt off tonight and do the best you can tommorow. how long do you have to complete you program?

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

I am truly sorry, Hopefull, and sincerely hope that once this shock passes you will find a way to complete your education.

Take good care of yourself.

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Hang in there! Can you all as a group discuss this with her? If not, can you go to the Dean?

My nursing class suffers from the same from some of our instructors. We have some GREAT ones, and some that should just retire...I am so sorry. I know how it can make you feel powerless and like you are in an abusive relationship you cant leave.

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Specializes in Critcal Care.

What I find to be so sad is that nursing schools seem to look at ways to flunk people out instead of encouraging them to succeed. I realize that getting into nursing school is really competitive right now but these kinds of things are ridiculous. I pray that somehow you find a way to continue in school and succeed despite the challenges you are facing right now.

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I actually came straight home and withdrew from the program. We can do it online.

We have two nursing programs in our area, and believe it or not, I'm actually in the "good" one. The other one is at a 4-year university, and here are their "stellar" statistics.

Number of student slots given to the program each fall: 20 (yes, you read that number correctly).

Number of students that they actually accept: About 12...b/c their pre-reqs are so riduclous...hardly anyone can pass them.

Number of students that actually end up graduating from the program: about 4 to 7.

So, that is why I choose this program...the problem is we are broke and we cannot afford to move. I'm going to have to figure out another way of making a living b/c I can't go back to this school..I just can't. I have no idea of how anyone makes it out of that program.

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.

good luck to you.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Nursing Education.

i would have written the dean to let her know what was going on.

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this is going to sound harsh, but i think you are adult enough to take it.....have you, perhaps cut you nose off to spite your face......old yankee saying.....now what happens if this course ends up being curved d/t the instructor's assininity (sp)...YOU wont be around to benefit.......good luck in whatever path you take....

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i would have written the dean to let her know what was going on.

She told me to put everything in writing, but that is "code" for, "It will make you feel better, but will probably go to the circular file once it gets here."

The last 2 instructors we have had have had major complaints from students for years (the advantage of living in a small town where most of the RN's graduated from this same school...they talk)...so nothing is going to happen b/c I wrote a letter. I know that.

I just have to find another way of securing a living. I called my husband and told him and he's furious with me, as if I didn't put in the effort.

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Specializes in Acute Care Psych, DNP Student.

I'm concerned you've made a hasty decision. I wonder if you can get re-enrolled in your nursing classes tomorrow morning. I'm trying to think of how you could explain it to the registrar, without appearing impulsive. I don't know.

You said yourself in another thread that you discussed your grades with an instructor and your fear about not passing, and the instructor said you are near the top of your class. They aren't going to fail EVERYONE.

I'd suggest looking for a way to reverse your hasty decision ASAP. After this semester is done, you can re-evaluate when not in the heat of the moment. Good luck to you.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Nursing Education.
She told me to put everything in writing, but that is "code" for, "It will make you feel better, but will probably go to the circular file once it gets here."

The last 2 instructors we have had have had major complaints from students for years (the advantage of living in a small town where most of the RN's graduated from this same school...they talk)...so nothing is going to happen b/c I wrote a letter. I know that.

I just have to find another way of securing a living. I called my husband and told him and he's furious with me, as if I didn't put in the effort.

actually, i can tell you that it is not and that it is important that you do. i really have a beef with people who say that it is the faculty's fault for them failing, but in this case, i think you need to actually do something.

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