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You are definitely not alone! I currently have a 4.0, but that comes with a 20 pound weight gain and absolutely no life. I'm going into my final year promising myself to let go of the need for A's and learn to balance life a bit more. I feel like I spend so much time away from my kids and family that I'm letting everyone down if I don't maintain that 4.0, but really it's not healthy mindset. I need time for my kids, time to exercise, and meal plan. I need time away from the books. There is a balance, many people juggle school and work, and have a life! I also know many that are happy with a B, and find tons of time in gym, so I know it's time to change my mindset too. I also know that won't last forever. Hang in there, you're almost done!!

Former Navy Corpsman here. Honestly, I suggest just using your GI Bill and getting your nursing degree. Challenging the LVN in Cali was too much of a hassle, and I believe you need to work in Cali. I'm in Tennessee and have one more year of school to go, but I'm so grateful for my education benefits! Don't know what state you're in, but there are many programs around the country that are offering very accelerated nursing programs to prior service medics/corpsman. I would have definitely done that if there were any close to me. Hopefully, there is a program near you. Good Luck!

I also vote for doing your nursing prereq class and improving your GPA. I'm sure you'll do well on your entrance HESI/TEAS. Don't waste your GI Bill on a degree you're not going to use. I'm also a mom, veteran, and nursing student..You can do this! The benefits of your GI bill are awesome. Make this change while you still have your educational benefits and everything is financially covered. I really think you should apply to both BSN and ASN programs. I'm doing an ASN program now and plan to continue my BSN online. Sometime I feel like I waited too long to start school, but everyone does "life" on their own timetable and I wouldn't have traded my military experience or my life choices for anything..in fact, I think it's given me more motivation, drive and determination during school. I wish you the best! I have no doubt you'll get into a program at your next duty station.

You can be charged with a simple assault without ever hitting someone... Just saying. You can even be charged with assault for verbally threatening a patient, so..throwing something with the intention to injure would fall into that category. I wasn't there, don't know if it was thrown in anger, but I'm still shocked by the amount of people who think this is okay. I mean to each his own, but I feel like there would be a completely different response if the situation was at work, and the nursing supervisor threw a phone at a staff nursing during a staff meeting, But, because she's a student there is this attitude that this should be tolerated and endured. Anyway, I think the OP will not be back to respond, so I wish her the best!

Ok. You can be an LPN..and be a student going for your RN. You can be a RN and be a student going for your BSN. That's my point. You can be a nurse and student.

Just for the record..You can be an RN or LPN, and a student! I like this forum, but people can be a little too quick to judge and assume.

hmmm..Sometimes I feel like people on this forum do not realize that every student isn't 18 or 19 years old.(Not that there's anything wrong with that either) Many have have significant experience in healthcare, the military, and just life in general, so they know what it's like without a phone. The OP did the right thing and turned off her phone...unfortunately, the alarm was still on. Stuff happens! I do agree with leaving your phone in the car when possible. I also understand why you would want to just get through these 3 months and move on..I might be tempted to do that too. I am surprised at how many people are excusing this, and saying she got off easy. It is never to throw something at other person. Ever. And, no..it's not acceptable discipline either. They talk about lateral violence in the workplace...you shouldn't have to put up with that at work or school. IDK..I'm torn and I feel for the OP. As a classmate, I don't think I could ever stand by and not say something if that happened. If I was the victim, I would be tempted to get through the next 3 months and get out! I worry people would tolerate this behavior in a workplace. It's not okay, and it's not normal and just accepting it is why there is an uptick in healthcare violence. Whatever you choose, I'm sorry this happened to you.

while I understand you do have some of the blame to bear, what she did was so far over the line. Again, it's assault. Honestly, I know you say you see her as a friend, but she's your instructor, not your friend. Maybe after nursing school you can be friends, but for now...it's a professional relationship. It's completely up to you on how you want to handle this. I understand wanting to put your head down and grind through the next 3 months and graduate. I might be willing to talk 1 on 1 with her if you feel that it would help, but as you mentioned she has failed people on the spot...sounds like she has some serious anger issues. Whatever you choose to do, I would at the very least document the incident with the date, time, and a detailed account, and maybe even gather witness statements from your classmates in case any other issues arise. You don't have to do anything with it, but at least you have some documentation if you need it. I really hope everything settles down for you, and the rest of your semester is calm and smooth

Wow! Pretty sure that's assault. I would normally advocate for talking with the instructor first when situations arise, but I would be at the Dean of Nursing office in a hot second. I understand not wanting to cause waves, but you do not deserve that. That's abusive. I would have had no problem with her asking you to leave the class, but she crossed a line.

So...I got on the waitlist. I don't think I'll get in this year, but it's okay. I had a "smallish" breakdown on Friday LOL, but moving on to plan B. Learned a hard lesson, it's important to get academic counseling! This is the first college I've gone too, and I have all A's in all my classes..but 16 years ago (I'm old-ish), I took a CLEP test(just the test, not the a class) in the military for psychology and passed with a B. I had no idea that was on my transcript, and that brought my GPA down. Definitely a shock and sucked because I didn't know. BUT...moving forward, maybe will apply to MTSU Spring and Motlow Fall..plus, I'll have those final 25 A&P points by next week LOL. Wanted to wish everyone a great start in the program, and congratulations again!!!

Congratulations! I didn't get an email, so guess I didn't get in. Congrats to everyone who did!!

Who is taking it out on Nancy? I think people have a right to be frustrated...Especially with all the misinformation and incorrect data. However, it's not cool call and get upset without someone who doesn't make the final decisions. I hope that is not happening.

Instead of giving 10 different answers to 10 people, I would rather them just say they don't know. It leads to confusion, and honestly I'm over the wait and the process. I'm just going to focus on finals, and I guess the email will come when it comes. It's been super frustrating. Ughhh

The whole process has been confusing IMO. Lots of misinformation, and it seems like everyone is getting different answers. Definitely frustrating.

We were told NOT to send our test scores. That they would go directly to the school. This is repeated by the testing staff at Motlow. Seems to have been a big problem, and I REALLY hope it is all squared away, and letters arrive soon :) The waiting stinks