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Thank you for the encouraging words. I'm not feeling as down as I did before. I actually did better than I expected on my most recent A&P exam. I'm going to try different studying techniques, someone recommended buying A&P made easy books, has that worked for you guys? I would like to form a study group but everyone already has their cliques. Students in my group are very gossipy and negative. The students who are performing really well in class are overly cocky, so you can't even ask them for advice they look at you as if your stupid. I swear it feels like highschool. I am going through allot in my personal life as well, but I will not allow any of these obstacles to stop me from achieving my goals. This too shall pass!

I am currently in a accelerated practical nursing program. I've only been in the program a month bit it is really starting to wear me down, especially my A&P class. I study everyday, pay attention in class, take notes and my grades are still below a 75. I've spoken to my instructor and expressed some of the problems that I am having retaining the information, only thing she tells mr is to read the objectives and study harder. At this point I am just frustrated, my confidence is just really low. Everyday I go to school I just become more and more depressed and aggravated!! I really want to be a nurse. I have given up so much just to be in this program. I'm not sure what to do at this point. my school does not offer tutoring and I can't afford to hire a tutor. I don't want to drop out but I'm afraid I will fail out if my grades don't improve, and that is what scares me. this program is really driving me nuts!!

I feel so disappointed at myself. I failed the first unit of A&P with a 71(75 is passing). I studied for over eight hours for the last test and I still failed. I have five other units left to improve my average but my confidence at this point is ruined. the hardest part for me is retaining and memorizing all of the information. I study for three to four hours straight I still don't remember a thing. I really need advice.

I know exactly how you feel I am just a week into my program and I already feel exhausted!!! Ugggh.. The issue is I have no medical background the last time I did biology was in high school.. Everything is just coming at me soo fast!! The second day of school they gave a test in my anatomy class.. I know I didn't do well and that test was worth 30% of your final grade. I knew it would be difficult but I had no idea it would be this hard. 5:15am and can't even sleep. I studied for nearly 9 hours strait today and I already forgot everything!! Lord help me!!!

Don't waste anymore of your time arguing with her. Anyone with brain cells can see your point. Your not asking for the admission process to have lower requirements or easily acceptable. It would make alot more sense for them to have a uniform policy. It's ridiculous that you need 20 credits in mathematics in one program and another program you need only 8 credits of math and 16 English credits. it's crazy how they set it up. I have felt your frustration. that is one of the reasons why I am a big fan of accelerated programs. Most just require you to already have a degree in nursing and past a admission test. good luck in your school search!

Is this sw boces in elmsford, ny?

Thanks for all the information Alicia2BLPN. You have been very helpful:-) I am a little more confident than I was before. All you need is the will power and the determination and you can succeed! best of luck with your studies and graduation@ Alicia2BLPN

Thank you for taking time away from your studies to answer my questions. I really appreciate it. In the beginning you only have two classes? I thought it was four per semester? so studying less helped you process the material more? is it true that they make you work as a cna while doing clinincals at a LTC? what color of scrubs do you have to get for clinicals?

Thanks for responding Alicia2BLPN. I am nervous because Ive decided to attend the 10 month day program afterall, and I'm going to be working part time. I know they discourage students from working while attending the full time program, but not having a job is just not an option for me. I have bills to pay and I don't have a sponsor!! the two year program is just too long for me, I want to do it and get it over with in 10 months. My question is were there people who worked while attending the full time program? I know the school hours are 8:30-2:30 but what time is clinical? Is it after school or during school hours? Do you have the option of choosing what clinical site to work at? If so what clinical site would you recommend? How many hours did you normally study for? where the professors/staff members supportive? Do they offer tutoring if your having a hard time catching on to the work? You mention that ib the beginning you would get 60 and 70 on exams, I thought they kick you out if you score below 75? How many chances do they give you to score below the passing mark to discharge you from school? I know I asked alot of questions but I am really nervous and frightened by starting the full time program and having to work. Thanks for your time.

Congratulations Alicia2BLPN!! How was your experience at boces? Was the program extremely challenging? What advice would you give to new students attending sw boces? Sorry if I'm asking too many questions. I am new to the nursing field and I would like to be as prepared as possible for what's ahead of me.

Thanks for responding to my post Alicia2BLPN. I am happy to announce that I was accepted to SW Boces LPN program. Words cannot express how great it felt reading that acceptance letter. I was originally planning on attending the full time 10 month program but due to financial reasons I will have to instead go to the part time 2 year program. I am kind of disappointed. I really had my mind set on attend the 10 month program. Nevertheless I am still grateful for the opportunity to achieve my dream of becoming a nurse. What nursing school do you attend Alicia? ( if you don't mind me asking) I am just curious because I haven't met anyone who will be attending boces in September.

Hello everyone.. i recently recieved my c net test scores for the lpn entrace exam. i scored in the 76 percentile in the language ability section, 74 in reading and 49 in math.. i was told that your score had to be above 50 in all sections to pass. i am very stressed out right now beacause of my low score in the math section, although i heard that some people were still admitted eventhough they scored a little bit below the passing mark i am still scared that they may not call me!! i just failed it by one point! has anyone on this forum taken the c net for sw boces in elmsford,NY? are they really strict on the passing requirements? i am hopeing they will be a little leniet with me!!