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I ended the quarter with a D+ in my 3 credit Nursing Pathophysiology class that is not repeatable for credit. I just found out a few minutes ago and I'm not even upset about it because I feel like I gave up on getting anything more than a bachelor's degree that I barely scraped by to get. I had an 84 on the first exam, a 66 on the second, and a 62 on the third. Ironically, I studied the most for the third exam and the class average was an 80-something. It turns out I was studying everything on the power point that was barely mentioned on the test. I never opened the textbook because I was naive and thought that everybody else got by without it. That was probably my big mistake. I also study alone all the time and I study almost every day up to 3 weeks before exams. I have no idea how the course retake process works but honestly I thought I had more in me than this and it's so stupid for me to even think that I can go to grad school at all. My parents both went to med school and I can't even pass a damn 200 level class. All I do with my life is sit around and think I can do things when I really just don't know how to do it. What can I possibly do to make the best out of this situation?

Hey guys, I'm currently working on my BSN. So I just bombed a test because of how poorly I prepared for it. I've been getting B, B+ type of grades on my anatomy/physiology, org chem, and microbio courses. I have an A in all of my English, sociology, and psychology courses. My GPA stands at a 3.2 with 49 credits. The highest grade I can get in my nursing pathophysiology is a B- if I get a 100 on the next exam. I'm more likely to get a C or C- though since it's very rare for anyone to get a 100. The class average on exams is usually 81. With an A on all my other courses this term and a C on nursing patho, my GPA will be bumped up to 3.28 and I have 122 credits remaining. So is this C or C- going to kill me if I ever decide to apply to grad school? I have no idea what I want to do yet but I don't want to shut off my possibility for grad school like NP school. It just worries me because it's such an important class.

Hey guys, I hope I can post this more personal question and ask you guys for advice! I'm a sophomore nursing student that hasn't even started clinicals yet. I self administer intramuscular injections with a 22g needle and I was hoping I can get advice on whether I am doing it right or not since I'm sure a lot of you are experienced! I notice that when I inject closer to the middle of the thigh and away from the vastus lateralis, the needle will not go all the way in and it seems to hit something. Possibly the femur? The medication also tends to be much more difficult to inject this way. I also get an odd sensation that feels like a very subtle but painless numbness that lasts for 15 minutes. After that, I occasionally feel a slight tingle in my lower leg near the ankles. A few minutes later, there is significantly more soreness at the injection site but nothing major. This could be a placebo effect but I just want to make sure I'm okay. This is pretty different from when I inject closer the vastus lateralis because the needle goes all the way in and I don't feel much. What should I be doing? Again, I'm sorry for posting such an irrelevant question but I'm hoping I get a quick answer! THanks

Hello everyone, I attend a nursing school that follows the quarter schedule. This means that our academic school year is divided into four parts unlike the semester system which is divided into two. Our "syllabus week", midterms, and finals all occur in just 10 weeks. Even though I'm currently a freshman, I've already received 32 credits and I'm currently working on 17 credits now. By June, I will have 49 credits under my belt! As you can imagine, everything is fast paced here and it's kind of annoying. I went to a high school with lots of grade inflation, so I looked really good on my college apps, but I lack the proper study skills most students here have. Since my high school was so easy, I aced 5 AP classes, held leadership positions in clubs all while having tons of time to goof off. It kind of backfired on me now because I feel swamped and lost. I'm getting A's in my 3 credit courses, but I struggle with the 5 credit ones. I end up with B's and B+ grades in my 5 credit courses. Any tips on dealing with a quarter schedule? Any advice is appreciated! Thank you!

Hello everyone, I'm currently in my second term of freshman year. I breezed through the first term with a decent 3.64 GPA. However, my easy going mentality wasn't enough to keep me performing well for this term. After midterm grades, I have a C in General Chem III, a B in Anatomy 102, and a C in my nursing/health professions math class. My other grades such as English and Career Development are all A's though. Since it's only the midterm, I can still try to bump up my grades as a last minute effort. I calculated that the very best I can get in Chemistry is an A-. I can also earn a B+ in Anatomy and an A in math as well but that's only if I get a 100% on every single assignment and exam from now on. I will most likely end up with a B+ in Chemistry, a B in Anatomy, and an A- in math simply because it's extremely hard to get a 100% on everything... This will all bring my second term GPA to a 3.4 or 3.5 I hear other students casually bragging about how they have a 2.6 GPA or a 3.0 or something like that, but I'd rather keep my GPA high in case I decide to go to grad school after I graduate. What should I do to compensate for this? If I get higher grades from now on, will it be overlooked by admissions committees if I decide to apply to grad schools? I've already upped my studying habits tenfold ever since midterms. I always ask questions, reread things, and review notes as soon as lecture is over. Getting low grades during freshman year just really put me down and made me feel like I can never get into any grad school!

It's the end of my first semester of my BSN program. I'm screwed... My poor study habits from high school have cursed me with my love for cramming and last minute efforts at things. I'm an 18 year old BSN freshman but I would like to become a CRNA. For the first half of my semester, I made it through with grades in the low 80's on my exams. I finally started to get myself together after midterms. I just didn't want to be a scumbag anymore. Lol Every test I've taken since midterms has been above a 95% which is a first for me... However, my final grades for anatomy and chem are still a B+ despite my best efforts after midterms. I already finished my finals and got the grades back. So far, I have a B+ in my 5 credit anatomy, B+ in my 3 credit chem, but I have all A's in my other classes like Psych and English. This brings my GPA to a 3.63 If I continue my study habits, what are the chances of CRNA schools overlooking my poor GPA in my first semester of freshman year? I know that GPA is not everything, but I'm just curious as to how this can impact the future. There's no need to be empathetic or try to cheer me up! I'd rather have the cold, hard truth than live in a fantasy world. Thanks, guys!

Thanks for your help! I'll just explore different study strategies in hopes that I can get high grades on my final exams to bump my grades from a B+ to an A.

Do you mind if I ask what type of grad school you went for? Was it nurse practitioner, CRNA, ...? Also, this B+ isn't final. It's the midterm grade which is just an estimate of where I stand so far. The final grade for the course will be finalized after final exams and a couple more labs, homework assignments, etc

Excuse my teenage vernacular lol

Okay, this is going to sound way more dramatic than it needs to be, but I just need to know if I can "bounce back" from this. I've always been a lazy student in high school. I was involved in many activities such as the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra, president in two clubs, and doing other violin performances, but I was so lazy when it came to studying. I guess I lack proper study skills because I have a B+ in anatomy 101 and generam chem in my freshman year of college... I'm also stressing out because I got a pretty good scholarship to attend a nursing school that literally had a 100% first-time pass rate for the NCLEX back in 2010. In fact, their first-time NCLEX pass rate never dipped below 96%... I feel like I'm slacking and I'm afraid of losing my scholarship. I also don't want my freshman B+ to prevent me from going to grad school in the future! How am I going to bounce back from this? I want to keep my GPA as high as possible so I don't close off the possibility of grad school after I get my BSN. There are still two anatomy tests remaining and the final for chemistry is coming up. How do I get a 100% on all of these exams to get an A in those classes? I really have no idea how to study efficiently at all. Are freshman year grades taken seriously when applying to grad school? Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks for the input & advice! I found that La Salle was not right for me and I decided to attend Drexel U. I love the opportunities they give nursing students through co-ops and their facilities are top notch

I agree.. I got into Drexel's BSN program just a few days ago so I'm hoping to go there. Their NCLEX pass rate has always been above 96% so it's definitely a more well-rounded program. They also have co-op options which I'm very excited about. Unemployment rates among Drexel's BSN grads are very low too!

Yup! I got accepted into nursing schools and will be graduating in 2019 or 2020 if I take Drexel's extended co-op plan (which I might do anyway because it includes ICU internships that are helpful for my long term plan) But I really don't mind going through the CRNA route with a doctorate. I would probably end up electively taking a doctorate program anyway because I'd hate to be the only new CRNA grad with a masters degree. I know it sounds like I'm jumping the gun by focusing on how to get into CRNA school instead of focusing on getting my BSN, but I'm just making sure my plan is feasible...

In fact, I'm pretty sure any student that's aiming to be a CRNA after Jan. 1, 2022 MUST have a doctoral degree.

I'd hate to be the newbie dragging the other ICU nurses down. Would it just be easier to get whatever job I can land first and then aim for finding an ICU job after a year? Getting fired from ICU as a new grad is the last thing I want on my CRNA school application. The only problem I have with waiting a year is.. I don't want to spend years and years working up to the ICU nurse level when the CRNA schools will be a mandatory doctorate program by 2025.. I'd like to attend CRNA schooling while it's still a 2-3 year program but that's an entirely different topic. I love nursing, but I'm just really eager to just get my dream job as a CRNA ASAP.