4.0 in nursing school?

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I was just wondering if it's possible to complete nursing school with a 4.0. Has anyone done it? I've read many times that in nursing school you usually drop a grade level... A students become B students.

I'm pretty worried about this. I'm disappointed with any grade less than 100. I know it sounds crazy, but it's not something I can control. I know I would be devastated if I made a B. So far throughout my prereqs I've been able to keep a 4.0 and many of my final grades have been 100. (not just the easy classes) I have to study ALL the time though.

So is there anyone else out there like me? Did you make it though nursing school without having a breakdown?:nailbiting:

As I wrote that I am looking at an ad for chamberlain college... Well if you want to pay 100,000 for a BSN, there ya go, wonder what their curriculum is like?

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Specializes in Oncology/hematology.

We had tons of 4.0s by the end of nursing school. No one got 100% overall though. One girl got 3 tests back where she got 100%. Another had a few 98-99% tests. You can get an A.

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Oh yeah, it can be done.I missed an A by a fraction of a point in anatomy and physiology.Ended with a 3.9 something.

Now, a gazillion years later..... none of it matters. I am hired for a nursing position based on my interview and resume.

Please.. try to enjoy your time in school. Learn for the sake of learning.Trust me .. a "C" won't kill ya.

Just interested... is your desire for perfection a cultural thing?

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This is completely unhealthy. Where did you learn this?

Navigating real life requires accepting that less than perfect is still good. Success in life requires flexibility. As you go through nursing school, navigate your marriage, have children, and start your career, you are going to have to learn to accept less than perfect.

"Completely unhealthy".... riiight:rolleyes:.As someone who has actually gone to nursing school I know that the desire to succeed in that endeavour is quite healthy. The curriculum is difficult and one can flunk out as often as every 2 weeks. To deem the OP's behavior as completely unhealthy is not only incorrect... it's NOT helpful.

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Specializes in hospice.

Since the OP liked the post you quoted and thanked me for my comments, it would seem that your assessment of them as unhelpful is incorrect. As a veteran of years of earning 4.0s and earning a bachelor's degree with honors, I stand by what I said.

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Specializes in ICU, neuro ICU.
"Completely unhealthy".... riiight:rolleyes:.As someone who has actually gone to nursing school I know that the desire to succeed in that endeavour is quite healthy. The curriculum is difficult and one can flunk out as often as every 2 weeks. To deem the OP's behavior as completely unhealthy is not only incorrect... it's NOT helpful.

But it IS unhealthy to an extent. You have to learn to forgive yourself for mistakes, because EVERYONE makes a few in their lifetime. The way she makes it seem is that she can't forgive herself for a less than PERFECT grade. The desire to succeed is not unhealthy, it is the beating ones self up for not getting a "100" that is concerning.You also say "actually went to nursing school" like the author of the post you were replying to didn't...

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Specializes in hospice.

Well, I didn't yet. I'm a CNA, which BTDT for some reason likes to point out.

This thread is in a student forum.

When I do get to go to nursing school, I will strive for excellence but accept that perfection is impossible.

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Specializes in ICU, neuro ICU.

Well I was trying to stand up for you... Lol. I am in nursing school now and can tell you perfect grades do happen, but you can't expect that from yourself every time. There is so much else going on that you will drive yourself nuts if you think everything has to be 100%. If you ask any one of my professors, a great performance in clinicals is far more important than an 100% on theory.

Also, for clarification, I was talking about the original poster expecting 100's, not you. I realize now that may have been misinterpreted.

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Well, I didn't yet. I'm a CNA, which BTDT for some reason likes to point out.

This thread is in a student forum.

When I do get to go to nursing school, I will strive for excellence but accept that perfection is impossible.

Respond WHEN and if you become a nursing student.

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Specializes in ICU, neuro ICU.
Respond WHEN and if you become a nursing student.

Wow... I hope you don't treat your patients like that. All she said was it's an unhealthy attitude, and she is not wrong. It doesn't matter if it's IN nursing school or not. Geez.

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Wow... I hope you don't treat your patients like that. All she said was it's an unhealthy attitude, and she is not wrong. It doesn't matter if it's IN nursing school or not. Geez.

The initial response of "This is completely unhealthy. Where did you learn this?" is unfounded and confrontational. You have NO clue how I treat MY patients. My patients , my colleagues, and my administrators consistently award my performance.

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Specializes in ICU, neuro ICU.
The initial response of "This is completely unhealthy. Where did you learn this?" is unfounded and confrontational. You have NO clue how I treat MY patients. My patients , my colleagues, and my administrators consistently award my performance.

I never accused you. I just said I hope you don't treat them that way.

And I guess that will have to be your opinion. I agree with her that it is an unhealthy attitude to be devastated by a B, and I AM in nursing school (so my opinion counts, right?) If you really believe that you can expect perfection all the time, then I would love to be living your life.

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