RNstudent1021

Thank you all for your advice! I am going to take your words and suggestions and use them. Thanks again!!

My program allows you to fail two classes before you are out of the program. This is my first so I can reapply next summer and hopefully begin again in the Fall if I get accepted back in.

Hello all, I've never posted on here but have been a long time reader. I failed a class in my third semester of my ADN program. I only missed it by a couple points and I am so disappointed. I plan on reapplying next year. I did well in my previous semesters and even in my other classes this semester, but med surg 1 was tough and I struggled. Anyone else been in my situation? Or anyone have any advice on how to accept this failure and see the bright side? What should I include in my readmission letter? What should I do until I start back next year? TIA

Congratulations on getting accepted!! The first semester is exciting and hard! My advice is to stay calm and try not to get overwhelmed. You are about to have a lot of information thrown at you and it will seem impossible, but it's not! You got in and that is already a huge accomplishment! Stay on top of your reading and your due dates. Utilize any resources that come with your textbooks and get a nclex book and start doing questions now! Try to do some nclex questions everyday, this will help you get used to the questions on your tests. Nursing classes and exams are very different than any pre req class or exam you have taken. But if you study hard, you can make good grades in nursing too! My advice for clinical is to first be prepared. If there are any skills that you think you might be performing, review those the night before. Also, be confident and don't be afraid to get in there. Clinical instructors love it when a student is willing and excited to participate no matter what the task is. Good luck and have fun! Your first step to becoming a nurse, this is exciting!