NVCC Nur Program-Withdraw, No Way!!

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I want to share with anyone in similar situation.

I did not do well on my first exam. I got a 68 :( My advisor told me if I don't do well on my 2nd exam I should think about withdrawing from the Nursing Program and reapply in the Fall. Needless to say I was very disappointed. I spoke with everyone I know in the Program and those familair with the Program. I learned different test taking strategies and will join study groups. I also found out from faculty from another college that advisors are instructed to "suggest" to students to withdraw due to bad grades so that Program stats are not affected. Did you get that part? My advior was not concerned about me, my learning process or GPA. She is concerned about the Nursing Program Stats! My second test is tomorrow. Even if I don't do well, I am NOT withdrawing from the program! Even if I did, I wouldn't be getting my money back! I am going to continue to work and study hard to learn through the end of the semester. If I have to reapply in the Fall, then I reapply. What I don't get the 1st time around, I might get the 2nd time around.

I have wanted to be a nurse for a long time and I'm not about to quit now. To those taking the Test 2 this week- Good Luck!

I think this person was concerned for you also because it can be hard to pull up a failing grade and it looks better for you to drop than to flunk out. I had to do this with calculus once. Sometimes it is just a matter of getting to know how the tests work and how to study, sometimes it is because you are overloaded and can't keep up.

If it is too late to get your money back you could keep trying. Nursing school is not something that gets easier, but you can get better at studying.

Good luck.

I understand that reason much better now. I didn't think I had cues in my post for people to figure me out :) I have since spoken to my advisor and she gave me more explanation of her reasoning. And yes, she said it was hard to start off with a failing grade but with much hard work it can be brought up. I intend to continue to work hard and improve my study habits. To my advisor and all in this forum with the good advice and reality checks you give me THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

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BPeaceful, generally most nursing programs don't encourage you to withdraw on the first test results. We usually wait to see if there is a trend and try to catch it early enough to allow the student to withdraw in time to get their money back and/or to prevent a withdraw-failing. By withdrawing early enough it is easier to get back in the next semester. However, I think your instructor is jumping the gun. Some people have to learn how the tests go before doing well. Once you understand how the tests are set up it should be easier. Since this is October, how did you do?

Thank you and that makes sense to me. I did speak with a Counselor who gave me helpful hints on studying and managing my anxiety. My second test was much better with an 88.

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good job on the marks! Ensure u study for the electrolyte exam, not sure which one that is,but that one tends to give students the chills,lol

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good job on the marks! Ensure u study for the electrolyte exam, not sure which one that is,but that one tends to give students the chills,lol
We didn't get to electrolytes yet, but thanks for the warning. Was study guide for electrolytes helpful?

We have midterm next Monday. It will be cumulative but the main focus will be on Geriatrics and Health Promotion. I wonder how it will compare to our first two tests? :confused: harder?

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We didn't get to electrolytes yet, but thanks for the warning. Was study guide for electrolytes helpful?

We have midterm next Monday. It will be cumulative but the main focus will be on Geriatrics and Health Promotion. I wonder how it will compare to our first two tests? :confused: harder?

Depends who u talk to,lol As i recall most of the content is from the latest chapters and then 10-15 from the previous chapters (exam1 &2) they told us the break down of how many questions approx were from the previous tests. I didnt really recognize much difference in the 'hardness' of exams until the 2nd semester, where 1 tends to have to use more critical thinking. Just do the reading, and re read and reread,lol

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Specializes in ICU Neuro.

Ok, I am going to play devils advocate for a second. However, before I do, let me say this...Your attitude is right-on. If you believe and you work hard, you can get there. I applaud your veracity and I hope you succeed. Now for the devils advocate part. If you do poorly again, maybe you should consider withdrawing.Here's why. If you withdraw and study hard to get ahead, you can reapply and will probably do fine. However, if you do not withdraw and end up flunking out, you will have no hope of ever getting back into a nursing school.

Whatever you decide, I hope it works out for you.

Good luck

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Nursing school is not something that gets easier, but you can get better at studying.

That goes for the health sciences classes as well. I have raised my average by 8% from 161 to 162!

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Ok, I am going to play devils advocate for a second. However, before I do, let me say this...Your attitude is right-on. If you believe and you work hard, you can get there. I applaud your veracity and I hope you succeed. Now for the devils advocate part. If you do poorly again, maybe you should consider withdrawing.Here's why. If you withdraw and study hard to get ahead, you can reapply and will probably do fine. However, if you do not withdraw and end up flunking out, you will have no hope of ever getting back into a nursing school.

Whatever you decide, I hope it works out for you.

Good luck

I disagree. I know of several individuals who flunked out of nursing program at one school and was accepted into a nursing program at a different schools and one was readmitted at the same school she flunked out at.

BPeaceful, hang in there, you can do it and you will succeed. I read your other posts and saw you passed your 2nd exam. Great job!! Keep up the hard work! And don't let other people's negativity get you down!!!

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I dont know if this is straying from the topic or not..but was it difficult for you to get into the NVCC nursing program? Difficult as in how many cycles did you wait before you got in? I hear its highly competitive now, is that true?

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Talking to staff a few weeks back that person did state that not everyone that got applied got in. http://www.nvcc.edu/Medical/health/nursing/nur_info.htm has oodles of info, including what counts towards ur GPA,etc for admission! If two students are tied, they go by who has the highest mark in the NAS classes

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DO NOT withdraw. I completed the program in May and there were days when I didn't think I would make it. Like everyone is saying, it's only one test and you CAN make a comeback. Sign up with a tutor (free) at the school, go over the questions (NCLEX) as they will help with the material and they can help you learn how to pick apart the questions. It is possible. Don't lose heart!:up::nurse:

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