Opinions??

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Apr 15, 2015

Would you consider an 86% good on a anatomy test it was on the brain and cns and pns. I was shooting for a 90% at least I have one last test on the endocrine system and ANS wish me luck.

For one school, one program, an 86% might be great. For another one, you'd hope it was your lowest grade. Depends on the competitiveness of the program you are trying to get into. I have a nephew for whom a grade of 86% would be great, because that's where his abilities max out. For another, receiving an 86% tells me he just didn't put in any effort, he could do much better.

Regardless of where you fit on this spectrum, do your VERY best for EVERY test, and the chips will always fall where they may :)

Good luck to you!

brandiep1982 · Apr 15, 2015

Unless your school is different, they don't usually look at individual tests, but rather the whole class grade. First of all, 86% is pretty good. However, it would bother me a little, too, so I get where you are coming from.

Good luck on your next test! Have you noticed any patterns to the way your instructor writes tests? That may help in preparing for this next one.

FutureNurse305 · Apr 15, 2015

My school doesn't look at your tests thank god they don't that'll be very awful . My school goes based off your final grade for that class. The minimum requirement is to pass with a C.

FutureNurse305 · Apr 15, 2015

It's not my instructor at all I would say it's me I work 2 jobs overnight 5 classes and one being my cna class that I'm trying to focus more on as well . So I do have a load on me .

studentih · Apr 15, 2015

Yeah I think an 86% is really good! I know how you feel though I got an 89.5% on my last microbiology exam and it was so annoying lol. I think that as long as you keep up the high scores on your tests then your overall grade will be good.

Good luck!

IH

brandiep1982 · Apr 15, 2015

It's not my instructor at all I would say it's me I work 2 jobs overnight 5 classes and one being my cna class that I'm trying to focus more on as well . So I do have a load on me .

Oh, ya, I totally understand. I didn't mean to imply there was anything wrong with the instructor. What I meant was instructors usually test in similar patterns between their tests. Like, for one course I am taking right now that I am struggling holding my A in, I have noticed that he likes to test over certain types of information. Noticing this has helped me figure out what things to focus more one bc he will likely test on it in future tests. This has helped me do better on test later in the semester.

FutureNurse305 · Apr 15, 2015

Yes I would have to agree on that a lot of instructors like to do that but im so thankful for my instructor she gives us extra credits with a bunch of questions and it's exactly the same as the test along with matching vocabulary terms. I normally take flash cards and I found this very interesting site called quizlet where you can make your own quiz it is awesome you should try it .

wannabecnl · Apr 16, 2015

I agree with the posts above and would add that in brain/neuro, it is going to be VITAL that you UNDERSTAND that material, regardless of the test score you get. My A&P professor said that nearly every medication we would ever give works on the nervous system, so you have to "get" this material almost more than knowing all the bones and muscles! This has proven to be true in my nursing career. Good luck to you!! :)

FutureNurse305 · Apr 16, 2015

Yes I agree but my instructor material is very awesome she is the best she goes over the right things and anything that's going to be similar on the test along with extra credit. I have so much going on that I didn't put as much effort on this particular exam my overall grade is a B so by the time this semester over I will be at an A. I just wanted opinions on if any of you think that an 86% was good for a test because for my school grading scale that's a B.

brandiep1982 · Apr 16, 2015

It's not my instructor at all I would say it's me I work 2 jobs overnight 5 classes and one being my cna class that I'm trying to focus more on as well . So I do have a load on me .

WOW! you got an 86% while you maintain THAT schedule! That is awesome! All the more reason to not feel bad about that grade!

FutureNurse305 · Apr 16, 2015

Thank you I appreciate it and yes I'm trying hard really hard ðŸ˜‰