I just started my RN program and I'm in my fourth week of Fundamentals and Pharm. We've had three tests so far. I got an 86 on the Pharm test, and I've gotten an 83 and an 89 on the Fundamentals tests.
Now, I know that B's are not "bad grades." But to me, it's very frustrating. I've been fighting a sinus infection and studying hasn't always been easy, but I still feel like I'm dedicating an adequate amount of time to reading. I make note cards, do practice ATI questions, and all that. I had a 4.0 before entering the nursing program and since Fundamentals is only a 6-week class, I'd say there's a pretty good chance I'm going to come out of it with a a B. I'm just feeling very overwhelmed.
Any advice on how to come to terms with these feelings? Like I said, I know it sounds silly... I feel kind of stupid for even posting this! But it worries me, and I want to get into to a good RN-BSN program after I finish up this program (I'm at a local CC). I know in my heart that I am capable of making A's in these courses.
:yeah:i'm in my first semester of nursing school- and all of my classmates are experiencing the same thing! we were all "a" students in pre-nursing... but now we're finding it difficult to get anything higher than b's. we've jokingly stated that our class motto is "c=rn" and are thinking about making t-shirts.
i do totally agree with a poster (possibly on another thread) who said "some instructors' critical thinking questions are, well, questionable if you think too critically about them." there are some questions that you have to guess how "critically" to think. until i develop some nursing test esp... i'm resigned to studying my rear off and doing the best i can!
you're definitely not alone- in fact you're in good company! keep on keeping on and don't be too hard on yourself!
CountessB
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:yeah:i'm in my first semester of nursing school- and all of my classmates are experiencing the same thing! we were all "a" students in pre-nursing... but now we're finding it difficult to get anything higher than b's. we've jokingly stated that our class motto is "c=rn" and are thinking about making t-shirts.
i do totally agree with a poster (possibly on another thread) who said "some instructors' critical thinking questions are, well, questionable if you think too critically about them." there are some questions that you have to guess how "critically" to think. until i develop some nursing test esp... i'm resigned to studying my rear off and doing the best i can!
you're definitely not alone- in fact you're in good company! keep on keeping on and don't be too hard on yourself!
@%~ ad