raang5

I have a similiar situation as you. I was in a 4 semester ADN program and failed at the end of 3rd. That was 2 years ago and I never went back. I regret it every day. My advice to you would be, where ever go or what ever you decide to do, do it as soon as possible. I know that's easier said than done, but you don't want to look back years later like I have and regret not finishing. I know first hand it hurts your self confidence a lot. But keep your head up and remember that it wasn't meant to be before, but that doesn't mean you can't succeed the next time! :)

I do need to take that into consideration. I cannot imagine going back and failing again or not passing NCLEX. It would more devastating than before. But I can't let fear stop me either. I really don't know what to do.

Thanks for all of your replies.my school will not allow me to come in at 3rd, I would have to start over from the beginning. About the financial situation, with tuition, books, uniforms, our program needing money for something every week, gas to get to school and clinicals (which was over an hour from home), food, and bills, daycare expenses, etc my husbands income wouldn't cover it. So yeah, we did accumulate a lot of debt. As for the test taking, I say it was anxiety. I felt like I knew the material. One of my instructors would quiz me during clinicals and I knew my material. And I studied my tail off. Maybe I studied too much. It just didn't happen for me that time. But thanks for all the advice. I definitely have some thinking to do. Its great to hear it from people who know how hard it is! Noone knows until they've experienced nursing school themselves.

Thanks for all of your replies.my school will not allow me to come in at 3rd, I would have to start over from the beginning. About the financial situation, with tuition, books, uniforms, our program needing money for something every week, gas to get to school and clinicals (which was over an hour from home), food, and bills, daycare expenses, etc my husbands income wouldn't cover it. So yeah, we did accumulate a lot of debt. As for the test taking, I say it was anxiety. I felt like I knew the material. One of my instructors would quiz me during clinicals and I knew my material. And I studied my tail off. Maybe I studied too much. It just didn't happen for me that time. But thanks for all the advice. I definitely have some thinking to do. Its great to hear it from people who know how hard it is! Noone knows until they've experienced nursing school themselves.

I need some advice, suggestions, help, anything! Ok here's my story. I failed nursing school at the end of 3rd semester. By 1 point. At final exams. The program I was in was associates degree program, at a community college. A 4 semester program. The program I was in had 2 major grades in each semester, clinical grade and test grade. At the end of 3rd, my clinical grade was a 97. It was the test taking that I had some trouble with. The anxiety of it. The school I was at was going through a lot of problems with instructors and the students had no one to go to for advice. I'm not making excuses. It was hard without the drama of our teachers. But, this is all I've ever wanted. Well, I didn't go back. Like a lot of people, my husband and I were terribly affected by the poor economy. During that year and a half of school we piled up over $10,000 of credit card debt, plus student loans. I have never worked a full time job, I've always been a full time student, but we have since then paid off that debt. That was 2 years ago, and I haven't done anything academically since then. I didn't go back because we couldn't afford it. And my self esteem and confidence was so low. It was a mistake not going back. And I regret it everyday. I want to go back to nursing school. But I really need some advice. I have talked it over with friends and family, and they all support me. I also have 3 small children. I know it sounds crazy, but I wanted it before.. And I still do now. I'm scared. It was so hard to depend on my husband and family to take care of my kids and everything else while I studied and wrote papers. And its scary to think I would put them through that again. Am I crazy to think I can do this again? Should I just hang it up? I'm really struggling with this, but I want it so bad. And I want it for my family. And I know its what I was meant to do! I loved being in school before. Yes it was hard, but I was very passionate about it. I would just love some advice from someone who has been in my shoes, knows what I'm going through, anybody...