NatashaNichole

Three years had past since I took those classes (Med Surg 2 & 3) originally. I took Med Surg 1 five years before. I had to take a year off between semesters because I had to go to Afghanistan. I had to continuously go back and refresh on the material from Med Surg 1 to apply the information to MedSurg 2&3. Also, I had to work full time. I am single and have to support myself. Between working and refreshing on material, it was just too much. So you think my best option is to go for LPN?

Just like many others on allnurses.com, I need some guidance/advice. In December of 2014, I finished my last 3 courses at a BSNprogram. In order to fully complete the program, it is required to pass an exit exam. After several attempts, I was still unsuccessful. The last exam I took, I scored a 72.56%. The school required a 74% to pass. At that time, I was required to re-enroll for the two senior semesters of the program. Due to financial reasons, I was not able to do this. I finally saved enough money and enrolled in the first senior semester (two Med Surg Courses) August of 2017. That semester I applied myself more than ever in the past. It was hard due to the time that had lapsed since I had been in school. Unfortunately, I failed both either courses and was dismissed from the program. Now I am stuck with $65,000 plus in student loan debt with nothing to show. I’ve been a medic in the Army national Guard for 19 years with two overseas tours under my belt. It’s not that I didn’t know the material, I’m not a good standardized test taker. I am great with hands-on skills. It all is just so depressing, and I feel hopeless. Any guidance/advice would be wonderful. I just don’t know what to do. Thank you in advance!!