Need advice on passing second year.

[catnessk]

Hello everyone,

I am having some troubling news that I would really like to get advice on. I an currently a second year nursing student at the GB Ryerson nursing program and it is very tough. I have no idea whether it is worth it for me to continue with this program as it has put an emotional toll on my life with my family. Everyone says that I have put a great distance between us, but it has just come down to prioritizing school over family. I am currently failing 2 out of my 4 courses. I need to obtain a 63% for each of my nursing courses. My current grades are 59 in patho (I have 30% of course content left). 62% in theory (only have 30% left). 69â„… in research and 64% in practice. I am becoming emotionally distraught but I truly want to pass this year because my parents go through enough with their lives to worry about me falling university. Any advice on how I should study for patho? I received my test mark which I studied super hard for by reading my notes and watching a lot of simple nursing videos, I even paid for the monthly subscription. And I got a 66â„… on that test. For theory I only have my final exam left to boost up my mark so I'm definitely going to start studying now for that. For patho I have a 5% quiz which I actually find to be very challenging and even if I were to get 100% on it I'm still walking into my finals failing the course. These quizzes are 20 mins long and ask so much in such a little amount of time. I am trying super hard with every single different study strategy but nothing seems to be working for me.

Sorry for the long post but I hope someone our there can relate to me and give me some advice.

Regards,

CatnessK

[Toaster]

Good to know you will stay! Hang in there, just few more weeks and you are done! Work your butt off and show patho how it's done!

As for me, I really hope I do get in and given another opportunity but the admissions is just too competitive. I regret and I wish I stayed. I did get accepted to RPN @ Centennial which I am happy. I can't afford to lose more years just to get into RN program :|

[Maxg1983]

I can suggest getting Caroline Porter-Thomas' system on how to master anatomy and patho. She has helped thousands of people with this program.

Also, she knows how expensive it is to be a student so the program is technically $17 but she has a pay what you can way also. Very helpful.

From the reviews I have read, people rave about her system. I highly recommend you take a look into this. How to Study for Anatomy & Physiology

[dishes, BSN, RN]

I think catness probably needs study ideas for pathophysiology rather than anatomy and physiology, catness does the author of your pathophysiology textbook also have a multiple choice study guide available to purchase? If so, do you have a copy of it?

[catnessk]

Hello dishes,

I was able to purchase a study guide for my textbook and I was actually looking at American versions of the Lewis Med-Surg 7th textbook and the study guide and to my amazement I remember seeing some of my test questions on there. Do you mind if you DM me so I can give you more information on my study habits, I don't know how to DM?

Thank you!

[dishes, BSN, RN]

Catness you cannot send private messages until you have 15 posts. Just to let you know, I became a RN a long time ago, although, I have taken courses and obtained multiple certifications throughout my nursing career, my study tip suggestions will be based on my own experience as a life long learner, not as a recent grad or nursing educator.

[catnessk]

Thank you for the information. What would your current study habits be right now? I am curious to know what has become effective for you when you were a student to how studying is like for you now!

CatnessK

[nanae]

Hey! I know I'm a bit late but hopefully the following tips will still help you.

I am currently in my 3rd year in the BSN program. I went through some hard times with my dad needing surgeries and this is when my studies took a toll on me. I passed that semester because of my friends in the program. So my tip is: study with friends

Set a date for a study session for an exam with people you are comfortable with (someone who does not mind you asking questions and you genuinely like spending time with)

Before the study session, review all the materials you need. This way, the study session will solidify the information you know and you will gain perspective about the materials you don't (then you can look at it further)

Also, for pathophysiology and other theory classes, usually my exams are NCLEX-based exams which requires critical thinking. Thus, I do not memorize every single detail in the textbook, instead, I try to understanding everything and ask myself why do they do certain procedures or assessments.

I hope this helps even a little bit! Good luck!

[linzipinzi]

Hi! I am currently taking prerequisites to get into the practical nursing program at Mohawk College in Hamilton. I finished Math with 84% and just finished Chemistry with 71%. I was hoping to get at least 75% in that course. I still have to take biology and english. I heard you need a 75% average in order to be accepted. Does this mean a 75% average in all 4 courses combined or do I need a 75% average in each of those 4 courses? I tried finding out on the mohawk website but it isn't clear about admissions.

[Fiona59]

Usually the average is based over all prerequisite courses. But that is the lowest acceptable mark and does not guarantee admission.

Local colleges and universities still print a 65% average in calendars but the reality is high 80s.

[Toaster]

Linz,

it's best if you call the admissions directly.

[linzipinzi]

Okay, thanks, I will do that! :)

[linzipinzi]

Right, that's what I figured. :) So if I work really hard towards getting 80's or 90's in both the Biology and English, I should have a high enough average in all four courses. (as I did well with the math and got 84% for that)