Nursing Failures

[Strength]

Hello All, this is my first time joining and I was wondering if I could get some advice on making the hardest decision of my life. But first let me tell you my story. I was in a BSN program;but before the semester started I had my daughter on August 2nd and my first nursing class started the end of August. I was determined to continue so I did. I was fine the first couple of months but when I went back to work (because I was on maternity leave) it became ruff. My grades began to slip and I received a failing grade and couldn't continue. I didn't give up so I applied to a two year college and went for my RN and that was a 5 semester program, but the 2nd semester I had to repeat and we all know you can only repeat once. After that I did well and made it to the 4th semester (Peds and OB) and this was where the problem came in. That semester was split into two, Peds first than OB. I did well with Peds but when we switched over to OB I did horrible and because OB was at the end of the semester it was too late for me to drop the class. So because of the two failing OB test I received I was let go from there nursing program. So here is the problem because of how my transcript looks (with the BSN program and now the RN program failure) it's hard applying to other schools. I've come to far to stop (with only needing one my class to graduate) so what can I do. I've spoken to many people in the nursing profession and it's been pretty much difficult. I've thought about doing the LPN program but I'm hearing that it would be a waste of time because It's hard to find a job as an LPN. I've called a couple of schools and applied to a few but nothing positive yet. What do I do? I have so much knowledge and I want this so bad. I'm married with 3 kids (my daughter was my last) and it's been extremely hard. I feel like a failure in so many ways and every day I go to work I'm reminded of the pain each day because I work in a hospital. I go home crying most of the time and I'm not my self any more because of all that has happened. So, now I'm lost needing some serious advice. Can someone who has been in my shoes or knows someone in my situation give me some advice? What should I do? Please help!!!!!

[Alimxxpe]

Hey, you are not alone! I was completely devastated after getting out of the bsn program my senior year. This was a new program at saint peters college! Is a private institution so there is nothing we can do, is not only my class but the previous class from us also had problems! I failed because i didnt make a 78 which is their passing grade! Mind you they started with 73 as passing rate! They changed the curriculum a couple of times affecting many people! I just feel like we were object of experime t with their nursing program! I had really good teachers there however, some teachers there shouldnt teach at all!!!! Like the teacher for pediatrics! Nice lady however lacks knowledge and teaching skills! Everyone in the whole program knows how she just doesnt meet the knowledge requirement for a teacher ! It is just sad!!!!! I was completely depressed..... I am now about to start all over again! Ii thank god for my family and friends who have supported me through out this process! Dont ever give up! Remain strong and positive

[Strength]

I appreciate your kind words and it really means a lot. I will continue; I've come to far to stop now. Thanks again, and I will pray for you while you go through your journey.

[taytay05]

I really admire your desire to go on despite having struggled like this. Nursing is hard, especially if you have other responsibilities. My advice: talk to the people at florida gulf coast. I'm not sure if that is in your area, but I think you'd have a good chance of getting in there because they allow you to submit a dean's letter from your bsn program attesting to your abilities despite not having finished. Here is the link: Nursing (B.S.N.). This dean's letter is mentioned in the last bullet of the heading "Program Admission Requirements." I googled to see if there were other schools that do this, but none came up. Please don't give up after having gone so far! If this option is out of your area, then talk to other deans and nursing advisers. Believe me, my ex boyfriend was in medical school (even more rigorous) and had a serious drug problem. Right before he passed away, he was in his sixth year of a four year medical program. If a medical school is willing to accomodate someone that much and give them 2 years extra time for a doctorate program that they should finish in 4 years, I'm sure there is a nursing program that will give you the benefit of the doubt with enough documentation. Good luck!