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Keep your head up & dust yourself off. Physiology can be a challenging class and it sounds like your interest is up there so don't give up! Rethink a few things: 1. Did you allocate enough time for Physio? Some schools don't allow concurrent registrations/enrollments with heavy classes because they know that its a core class and getting good marks can ensure competitiveness in a program. 2. Were you working? If this is a class that is competing with your bills being paid, it would mean tightening belts if at all possible. Its a practice of delayed gratification that most RN students, if not all, are all too familiar with. 3. Study groups and study habits. Did you align yourself with your "herd"? Some students are great studying with others and some are great on their own. Figure out your studying style, and keep at it! Its applicable with all other classes in the future. 4. Resources: did you utilize your school's tutoring center? Or your professor's office hours? This could be a goldmine and sadly, some students don't use them enough. 5. Is there anything you experience that made you not pass? My girlfriend found out she was terrible at test taking due to anxiety. Another found out she had adult on-set ADHD. Whatever it maybe, it took honesty and self-reflection on their part, and got help to get to their goals. The one with test anxiety practiced taking tests daily and with perseverance, she is actually in a BSN program now :) Good luck with everything and hope you find your process. Breathe. Wishing you all the best!

So, it's your potential job vs elder abuse? I would say the choice is clear. Hint: not the job

LAVC's NCLEX pass rates have been over 90% consistently since 2010. Link: Board of Registered Nursing - NCLEX Pass Rates

Hi dianam, i am not sure if you already got the ball rolling on this but congratulations in finding out and acting upon your interest! Its always wonderful to have a good idea what your interests are and makes for a clearer path, not just technically, but mentally as well. Los Angeles Valley college have wonderful counselors available in order to get you started without the guess work of which classes to take. They can also discuss the transfer eligibilities of the classes, should you decide to transfer for a bachelors in the future. Give them a call, schedule an hour appointment for an educational path/plan. This is invaluable. Basically, they'll provide you with a map on what to do and what classes to take. Easy enough right? Good luck with all & let us know how things go (:

Bbmtnbb, congratulations! I was accepted at moorpark but turned them down for lavc - same reasons as you, closer to me and upon looking, both schools have good consistent nclex pass rates. All the best!

Thank you for this post and G-d bless you! I am a late bloomer too and had taken a professional path in the past in order to raise my daughter financially. It's definitely so very gratifying to finally take classes in order to make a profession for something I truly enjoy. There are bumps and humps along the road, but per your post, it is helpful to keep positive and supportive people around (including my own mental state!). Congratulations in being accepted into your program!