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You are half way through the ADN program, so personally I would just follow through with that, and then go for the BSN. You have obviously grown from the experience, and feel up for the challenge. Good Luck with whatever you decide.

Congratulations!!! I just failed my first class, thanks for the hope! BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nursing school can be hell, first, relax...second, try not be so defensive, it will not get you anywhere!!! Even if you're right, being defensive will not get you ANYWHERE! Don't wait for your next clinical, e-mail your clinical instructor, take the initiative to show them that you are dedicated to this, and willing to accept advice, and help. When you have down time in clinical, put yourself out there. Offer to help other students, and make friends with the tech's because you're doing their work. Seek out other patients other than the one you are assigned to. Explain to your clinical instructor that you thought you were doing well, ask her what she thinks you can do to get the most out of the experience. If this is her first clinical, she is probably nervous, and struggling to get into her own "groove". Talk to the staff, ask questions, offer assistance, and follow up with both your clinical instructor and course chair to evaluate your progress. The last thing you want to do is fail clinical after all of the hard work you've put in in class, lab, and clinical. It's only going to get harder...And last but not least, don't be defensive, because chances are, you'll never be right GOOD LUCK!!!! HANG IN THERE, YOU CAN DO THIS!!! :)

It's an unpleasant situation to say the least. I tried to look at it as I will have to deal with all kinds of people like this both in my practice and in life. When I had a clinical instructor who I felt was difficult there was a couple things that I did. The first was just try to understand why she was the way that she was. In that case, I felt like she had a hard time letting us do things on our own, i decided that she was nervous, it maybe was a lot for her to be responsible for all of us and our patients, and that she was stressing herself out by trying to micro-manage 8 students and all of our patients. Another thing that I did was I simply had a conversation with the course chair and the director of my program. I tried not to place blame on her at all, I just wanted them to know that we were butting heads, to hear my side of things, and to know that I was trying to be professional and find ways to deal with the situation. Just put your head down, do the very best you can, and maintain professionalism at all times. You're almost through it, and if it's really bad than say something. Good Luck!!

I saw an earlier post where you were thinking about "taking time off", or something to that nature...glad to see your still plugging along...so close, THE END IS IN SIGHT!!! Give yourself a pat on the back, because you DEFINITELY deserve it!!! :) ♥

I sell Scentsy, it's worth it because you can put in as much or as little time as you want. It's also something else to do, and gets you out of the house! Congratulations and best of luck in school!

I definitely went through this, still do on occasion and I'm suppose to graduate in May, but at the end of the day I KNOW that this is what I want. As a nursing student, and then a nurse, you are a lifelong learner. No one knows everything, but you will continue to figure it out along the way. Follow your gut, and your heart.

I am so sorry, there are no words. The pain that you and your family must feel is immeasurable. When you finally do get some sleep, only to wake, and for a brief moment, either it seems like it must have been a dream, or you forget for a second, and then it hits you all over again. When everyday starts this way, it is so hard to see how anything could be worth it, how anything has any meaning at all. Sending lots of love and peace to you and your family, praying you find the strength to make it through. My heart breaks for you all, losing such a young person weighs so heavy on the heart and soul ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

I am so sorry, you have worked so hard to get this far!!! I pray you find a way to get on top of this, feel better, and make it through!!!

I was on the "wait-list" and got the call, and we only take 30, now going into my second year! Best of luck to you!!!

We have to take a math test each semester and get 100% to stay in the program. This scared me half to death at first until my Nursing 1 instructor stated that she has been teaching for 15 years, and has never lost anyone to math. They are pretty basic dosage calculations and iv stuff. As for lab, this is where we learn skills. We are taught a skill and then have to validate on it, with an instructor, before we can do it in clinical. We have to pass every validation, we have 2 or 3 attempts. It started with vitals (blood pressure, counting respirations, pulses, etc.), head to toe assessments, passing meds, foleys, ng tubes, priming iv's, hanging fluids, iv mini bags, iv push, injections, dressing changes, central venous access devices, etc...Congratulations on getting in :)

I felt this way for a minute...and then I put it into perspective. You can do with it what you will, and take from it what you want. Most people were not techs before nursing school and every nurse needs to know how to care for their patient, these "CNA jobs" are the very basis of caring. From here you will learn how to asses, learn all the cool skills, learn to be a nurse. As students,we are invited to help care for these patients and should be grateful for every single opportunity. Being a tech for 20 years does not make you a better nurse, that's why those skills can be taught in a six week course. You will get to do more, but please don't take for granted the opportunity you are being given today, and more importantly, please don't put yourself above your peers, weather it's our first day taking care of a patient or we have been a tech for years, we are all in this together, and if that means doing something twice...or twenty times until everyone get's a chance, well we'll only be that much better at it.

Correct me if I'm wrong, you got the calculation wrong, however, you administered 4 units, which was the correct dose? So, technically, this isn't a medication error, it's a math error? I would think that the rubric states 5 points for this reason and it should be honored. We give insulin to real pt's, it must be verified by both our clinical instructor and the RN assigned to our pt, who have already reviewed the order. We are learning, and expected to make mistakes, and 50 points seems harsh, especially considering that the rubric says 5 points. I would first approach the instructor who graded the simulation then go up from there. Remain calm, but stand your ground, and most importantly, remain professional. Don't mention fairness or any other students. I'm not saying that that these types of errors are acceptable by any means, but this is why we're here, to learn. Good luck, I hope it works out!

I hear you...now let's breathe :) I'm half way through my 13 days off before my summer class begins. I'm spending this free time playing with my kids, cleaning my house, working (of course), and trying to get my s**t together a little bit. Keep pushing through, you're almost there...you are not alone! And this whole being "chubby" crap is for the birds...I'm doing something about it, starting NOW! Hang in there, it will be worth it in the end, and in the mean time, give yourself a big old pat on the back, YOU'VE EARNED IT

If at the end of the day, the only option left is to repeat the entire year, I would do it. You have worked too hard and come too far to give up now. In the grand scheme of things, a year passes in the blink of an eye. I'm sorry this happened, best of luck to you!

That's ridiculous, something should be done about that. As far as bonus points in nursing school, our instructors are allowed to give up to 12, (out of 504 points), and most of them use them all.

I'm barely passing with an 83%, and still have to take the final, anything less than 80% is failing...be proud of your grades, you're earning them. I am both "a good test taker" and "a genius", (lol, you all know I'm kidding, right???), but seriously, I once was a straight A student while taking pre-req's, and in all reality, no one breezes through this. If you're pulling 90's you're working for every single point, and if you are being criticized for it, than those people are just jealous. I'm as busy as any one can be, three little kids, work, school, etc. and I know that a lot of people who are working, taking care of a family, and going to school often judge other's who don't have as much going on, but the truth is, it's not easy for anyone, and if you are getting the grades, it's because you work hard for them. Don't let them get you down, you're doing great, and don't get discouraged, you've got this! Best of luck to you!

Anything less than 80.0% is FAILING!

In January I was sucked into Nursing II...we have been taught an awesome array of skills from managing IV's, hanging fluids, IVPB, giving IVpush meds, injections, inserting foley's, NG tubes, taking care of CVAD's, dressing changes, cast care, traction etc.. We were invited to observe in the OR (I got to stand behind the surgeon and observe his every move before being handed a huge tumor or diseased gallbladder to play with), cancer treatment, wound care, endoscopy, PACU. We were graciously invited to a med-surge floor and the PCU to "play nurse" with real patients. In lecture we learned more of the workings of the incredible human body from immune response to the endocrine system, GI, GU, cardiovascular etc...we were taught the pathophysiology of of HIV, hypertension, thyroid disorders, seizure disorders, blood disorders and myriad of other information that we will continue to use in this endless world of learning that is "nursing". In the four months that this mountain of information, that I am expected to not only understand and retain, but apply to real life, is piled on us, life does not pause. The kids, the hubby, the dogs, cats, bills, laundry, dishes, work and the everyday up's and down's that life throws at us are still there. I am grateful beyond words that I have been given the opportunity to be in this program, but somehow during the semester I become horrible at managing time and completely overwhelmed. Now here we are, spit out of this whirlwind with a week left in the semester and a mountain of work to complete. Once a straight A student, my average is 82%, 80% is passing, and I'm praying I make it through. I am so discouraged with myself that I allowed it to come down to the wire like this.

sad...and completely unacceptable

I know it's a struggle, I have 3 kids myself and the financial burden can be overwhelming. Does your school offer daycare, sometimes if they don't offer daycare they might have grants to help pay for it. Talk to the bursar, financial aid or the business office. Don't lose sight of the long term goal here, soon you will be done and working a decent job to help support your family. It is a struggle...but one that will be well worth it. I'm doing home care right now, look into that. I also have done housekeeping, you can put an ad in the local paper and hang flyers around town. I charge $20/hr and no one has a problem paying it. I know it's hard, I've had days where I don't have gas $$$ to get to class, but you'll get through it and it will be worth it! Best of luck to you, hang in there :)

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Best of luck to you...you can do it!

It sucks...I have 3 kids at home, finishing up 2nd semester and work all weekend. Right about now I'm losing my mind, and my grades reflect this. However, it's only a year of madness...you can do it! I would try it out, you may not get the chance again. I turned down an aide job in BH last year and sometimes wish I had just gone for it.

I was on the "wait list" and got it...good luck to you!!!