Not Naturally Smart

Nursing Students Pre-Nursing

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I'm feeling kind of down today because I think I got a B on my first Anatomy & Physiology exam. I've already been accepted to the nursing program, but I'm still just so mad at myself for not ace-ing that exam. I study a lot, and I put in the effort. I'm not "naturally smart" like many of my peers, but I work hard. Im starting to become uncertain about if I'll be able to pass nursing school. My grades in the past have been all A's and one B. However, it was purely by hard work. Many of my friends are naturally smart and don't have to study as much. Will not having that natural talent hurt me in nursing school? Any advice for me? It's just one of those days :(

And just to add to my point I had my very first instructor tell me its not always who gets the best grade in this class or that class. It was proven when we both tried for the same internship spot and I got it and she has one or two more A's than I had.

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Hello all, I ended up with an A in the class! I just want to thank everyone for their advice and encouragement. AllNurses is truly one of the most valuable resources I have found, and I'm so thankful for all of you. I begin the nursing program in mid January! It's five semesters long, wish me luck :)

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Keep up the great work! I am "naturally smart" and I got a BS in psychology and Msed in education. Science is completely different for me. It didn't come naturally and I had to learn a whole new set of studying skills. The reason I got a BS in psychology instead of biology like I planned was because I got a C in biology and was scared off from science. Even though I got all "A"'s in psychology I felt like I couldnt do science anymore because of that C. Well, here I am 15 years later taking Anatomy and physioglogy, and microbiology, and let me tell you I worked HARD for those A's and B's that i got this semester. An A or a B really doesnt matter? Did you learn the material, will you go to nursing school and become an awesome nurse?? Thats all that really matters.

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Keep up the great work! I am "naturally smart" and I got a BS in psychology and Msed in education. Science is completely different for me. It didn't come naturally and I had to learn a whole new set of studying skills. The reason I got a BS in psychology instead of biology like I planned was because I got a C in biology and was scared off from science. Even though I got all "A"'s in psychology I felt like I couldnt do science anymore because of that C. Well, here I am 15 years later taking Anatomy and physioglogy, and microbiology, and let me tell you I worked HARD for those A's and B's that i got this semester. An A or a B really doesnt matter? Did you learn the material, will you go to nursing school and become an awesome nurse?? Thats all that really matters.

Thank you for the encouragement!! I hope that I will be successful in nursing school in order to become an awesome nurse :)

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