New Nursing Student(Not getting the concept of it)

[alayzhial]

Hey Everyone, I have just started the LPN Program and I took my first quiz today and I recieved a 60%. I feel so defeated and I feel like I have failed myself. I really dont know how to study, I try to read the whole chapter, which now I have come to understand that I can not do this method. If i just focus on the objective and the key terms I feel like I havent learned enough. Please help me I am in desperate need. I feel like a failure and I'm completely lost on what should I do now. Any adivce? I dont want to drop out the class but the way this is going I feel as though I should.??

[Cathy_Pn]

Ah I remember failing my first test in nursing school. I cried like a baby bc I wanted to start the beginning of nursing school with good grades. I wanted to quit and drop out, but luckily my bf was there to give me a slap of reality.

So let me tell you how I study and got through nursing school. I listened carefully to lectures and power points. I take good notes. I write notes on my book instead of papers bc I always misplaced it or don't even bother looking at it. I read the chapter carefully and highlight what I think is important. When you read, please try to understand everything. If not, then do some research or ask the teacher.

I also do flash cards and study them.

I do group studies after class. We would ask each other questions and answered them. On the day of the test I would come to school an hour early and do some review. And that's how I became one of the top students in my class.

You got this! The day that you can call yourself a nurse is near!