barnesn8

Hello,I'm a sophmore nursing student looking for some advice. During my freshman yr,I did terribly in my prerequisite(2.7). I am trying to improve my grades by the end of this school yr to stay on track with my schools 4 yr BSN. I am discouraged because I am currently enrolled in A&P along with other courses,and although I enjoy class I am not testing well. I studying more than ever,at tutoring at least 3 times a wk yet my grades are low cs(70-75) range. What gives? I realized that it may take me longer than 4 yrs but what are my other options? I basically need a 3.5 at the end of this yr or I will be dismissed from the program? I have no other career interest and I'm trying to put in the extra work,but it seems as if I am not getting a boost in my grades.

I'm sorry if I came off in a harsh mannor,but I don't look at nursing school as a waste of time. I actully enjoyed my first yr and learned a lot of things in my classes. I just don't want to find out nursing isn't for me once I sit down and take the nclex.Maybe I should find new ways to study ,or even study more. It just seems so hard to fit it in. I have learned valuable lessions about myself in and out the classroom and hopefully these can be fixed next yr.

I do agree;a 2.7 is low in all subjects. I dont study for all classes on a daily basis (time constraint),but I ceetainly won't cram and make sure I am aware of materials 1-2 before the actual test. I do beleieve my poor grades are coming from my inabilty to study.Im a little shy but maybe I should start using the school's resources!

I do agree;a 2.7 is low in all subjects. I dont study for all classes on a daily basis (time constraint),but I ceetainly won't cram and make sure I am aware of materials 1-2 before the actual test. I do beleieve my poor grades are coming from my inabilty to study.Im a little shy but maybe I should start using the school's resources!

thanks for the reply. Yes,thats what i think the problem is(difficulty in class but eould enjoy clincal experience). I actually enjoy what I am learning,however when it comes to test taking I just can't seem to put my ideas together. I just have a fear that i am "wasting time."

Hello everyone! This is my first post. I am currently a nursing major at a very popular university in PA. I just wrapped up my first yr. Sadly,I am not doing as well as I hoped. My school requires an overall 3.0 and I'm around the 2.7 range. I took my first science pre req this semester(Microbio) and finshed with a C+(80). Very disappointing.I would do terrible on tests. I study,take notes,and even attend another class (teacher has two seperate lectures back to back). I currently work around 25 hrs a wk.I know this is alot but I have no other support system as far a finances go. Over the summer I plan on getting my cna license to get used to working in a hospital setting. It pains me to realize that Im so close yet so far! My advisor recommended changing my major,but this has been my dream for the longest and I dont want to give up.There are people with 3.5 and above doing the same things as me(am I missing something?!) I know next yr will be even more challenging as far as courseload is concerned. Does anyone have any tips or advice for why I'm not making the grade requirements? I was considering transferring,maybe for a better chance and fresh start...