I am kind of in a bind. I am trying to keep a positive outlook on this nursing school thing, but it is so hard! I am in my first year, and I am already down to a 3.2 GPA, which I am not happy with. And its not that I'm being a brat about it, but with the classes I am taking now, (med-surge and pharm) I don't see an increase in my GPA in the near future. I study, I get tutored for one hour a week on med surge, and I go to class regularly. Its just when I get to the test, I FREAK! I look at the first question, and my eyes begin to swell instantly with tears (if I feel defeated by it). Its tough because I love nursing. I'm always that student wanting to be in the middle of something at clinical...and when I'm at clinical I can apply the things that I've learned!... I just can't seem to apply it on my test. I've recently just started simplenursing.com, and bought some extra book resources from amazon to help. But my main concern is my GPA. In the future, I want to eventually go back for my masters... and a low GPA will not help! I just feel like its way to early for my GPA and grades to be suffering as much as they are. I mean I pass, but I am either barely passing, or keeping my head above water. Here and there a couple of high B's, but barely...
I'm just seeking out advice and encouragement. I DO NOT want to give up, because I KNOW it is doable! So if anyone has any good study habits, or success stories they don't mind sharing, that would be greatly appreciated. =)
