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So im in my first semester of nursing school. Things have not been going too well. Im failing one class horribly and im borderline on another. I just took a test for that class the other day studied my heart out and felt like I failed. Im so nervous all the time. I cry everyday and I cant sleep. Im always studying till like 4am and still feeling like I cant get anything done. By the time the weekend comes im so tired and just cry. I like what Im studying and im glad to be here im just scared to fail and my test anxiety is so bad. Is this normal what should I do?

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DO NOT GIVE UP

Please try to remain as positive as possible. You have to stop thinking you are going to fail and keep moving forward. Think that you are in a place lots of people (me for example) can only wish they were in. My suggestion to you is to try to connect with someone in your class that can tutor you or study with you. She or He may be able to explain something in easier terms. And please try not to cry. That will only make you feel worse. If you have to cry all you have to and then wipe your tears and say to yourself, "I have to keep going. I can do this and I will". Say it a thousand times a day if you have to.

I took the TEAS exam this past September and failed it. You can't imagine how devastating that was for me. I had everything ready to send in my application to Charity. All I needed was that TEAS score. I cried and cried and felt like such a failure. I was so mad at myself and called myself every name in the book. I wasn't going to go back to Delgado and was just going to forget this semester ever happend. I was going to quit. I am doing much better now but it still bothers me and hurts that I didn't pass it.

You are already there and you must not give up. You will make it through if you believe in yourself. Don't think you will fail.

If you need to vent or release the stress, do so here. The support is great. I hope to get to Charity some day. I stopped believing for a second that it was going to happen but I am back on my course and I will get to the end.

Remember this: A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he gives up

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Thanks for the advice. Its hard to think positive when you are not used to failing. Ive never even made a C in my life lol this is terrible. Im sorry to hear about the TEAS test. I remember when I took my test I was so nervous I thought it was all over from there. YOU CANT GIVE UP EITHER. Whats that line that alot of ppl say if i can do this anyone can. Its true though. You are right about the quitting thing though. Ive never stuck anything out in my life because things always came easy to me for the most part especially in school. Ive thought of quitting but I just tell myself then What would I do nothing and just sit at home and feel sorry for myself. When you hit rock bottom you gotta get up somehow especially when its something you really want in life. Ill always tell myself everyday if i dont succeed this semester I will next semester. I would hate to take a class over but if I dont then I would be quitting and I cant do that. So go take that TEAS test again and study harder you will pass it the second time.

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I'm right with you and I know what classes you're referring to. Last week's test was hard for me also because I failed the first one (but that was my fault for not studying enough - I assumed it would be common sense). I feel better about this one but with those types of questions, you just don't know until you see your grade. Have you talked to our instructor? I sat down and had a one on one with her right before papers were due and she made me feel so much better about her class and my potential for passing.

Anyway, I'm not used to getting B's let alone C's or lower so yes, this is frustrating and I know for a fact that we're not the only 2 people in the program feeling this way right now. I'm just gunning to pass everything right now (not worry about grades, just PASSING) and move on to the next semester - that's my short term goal for now and that's what's keeping me moving.

Get out in this beautiful weather we're having, even if it's for 20 minutes. I found an awesome workout DVD that's only 20 minutes long and I do that everyday. I've forced myself to go to the social events even if I feel overwhelmed. Take some time to get this off of your mind for a few minutes and you'll go back into the books with a clearer head. Also, before tests, I keep my headphones or earplugs in. It drowns out all that last minute cramming you overhear then question whether you really know it. I have terrible test anxiety now and never used to. GET SLEEP! Not sleeping makes things considerably worse. Believe me, I know :D.

What helps me with the "other" class (that has a test this Friday) is knowing that not many people are doing well and we're all in the same boat. But we're almost there! One more "real" week, finals, and the first semester is OVER! Only 1 class tomorrow too (unless you're in Monday lab)!

Okay there's my happy Pollyanna advice for ya! We can do this. I've had friends give up on it already and it's hurtful to see them quit. I'm sure your friends and other classmates would feel the same if you left.

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Thanks for the advice. I have talked to her and she just basically told me that all I needed to do was pass the next two tests. Easier than done, I too failed the first test and made a C on my paper she was my grader. I keep going over in my head how many I think I got wrong and its driving me crazy. If I failed this one too I dont know what Im going to do. Right now im right at a 77 so im like freaking out. Im so glad the semester is almost done at this rate im right with you I just want to get that passing grade. I think I need to sleep more but I just cant seem to make myself especially once Wednesday hits and I know the test is in 2 days. This test on friday is our last test and then the final. I have yet to pass one of his tests. I came pretty close on one of them but I think my only hope for that class is the final exam. I just have to keep studying and stop worrying about the results its driving me crazy. I would never quit though I know someone I made really good friends with leave too its sad but I just cant make that happen to me. I cant seem to enjoy doing anything because school is always on my mind and its all I talk about. I feel like Ive gained so much weight too it disgusts me lol. Maybe my time management skills suck I dunno I feel so unorganized too. My room is so messy too I havent been able to clean it since well I dont even remember. Ok I think im done complaining lol

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Complain away, girl! You have to vent every so often even if it's just behind a computer screen. This stuff is HARD! I have a friend whose father is a thoracic surgeon. He looked at some of the phys stuff and was blown away. I've also had 2 semesters of A&P before and I got A's both of those semesters! That tells you how difficult this phys class is (I'm tipping on the borderline of passing). As for fundamentals, I hope she's ready with grades before phys in the morning. I'm dying too. All any of us can do right now is push through to the end of the semester and support each other.

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I passed Fundamentals made an 82! I was so excited now back to my sad state of physiology. This class sucks!

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Congrats! :yeah: And don't lose faith on Physiology -- you only need to pass the final to pass the course. :up:

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I passed Fundamentals made an 82! I was so excited now back to my sad state of physiology. This class sucks!

Congrats! Me too! I opened that grade sheet up and had a little party in her office :D.

And beejaycee is right about phys - remember the final exam policy on the syllabus - if you pass that, it will pass you for the class!

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SO I failed another phys test..I looked at my grade sheet and just wanted to die. Its over I mean I failed every test Im gonna have to repeat this class. I spent all week studying too didnt even start Anatomy until today. I feel like a failure. The worst part is if i did repeat his class I still wouldnt pass. I felt like I learned nothing in phys this semester just someone screwing with my head and making me cry everyday. Ive never even made a C in a class this just blows my mind. Phys at LSU sucks!

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So sorry to hear you failed you class BUT don't give up! You made an 82 in Fundamentals and I congratulate you for that...WAY TO GO!

Don't lose your faith and determination to be Nurse.

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So I found out I failed the phys final it was expected i failed every test anyway. Still I think the reality sunk in that I really failed the class. Im so upset I cant sleep. Now I have to take this stupid man over again. Ive been counting all the sleep I lost over this class the whole semester all for nothing!

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