silenthunder

For your class all of the above is good. you also need to cater your studying style a little bit to the tests. For pharm many proffs tend to focus on side effects, method of action, and the key things a nurse has to do before and after administering a drug (they may also test why the drug is given). Some proffs will test mostly the common drugs that you will see on the 'floor' but others will test more widely (since you are retaking you might remember some of what you saw on the tests) I don't know if the professor offers this but ask if you can see the tests again that you took and see if there were some types of questions that you got wrong (I know this sounds geeky - but if its a while between the test and me viewing it agian I often study a bit before coming in to review the test so the material is fresher in my head). I"ll be honest - I'm not a great test taker - and as a result I tend to try and see my tests (especailly multiple choice) the last thing I did was try and create a context for remembering drugs in the clinical setting. I studied the drug list for each patient assigned and identified all of the drug classes.

This seems like you have reflected on this. continue to do so. It also sounds like you may not have been prepared for the ER - or at least you may have seemed that way to your preceptor. It sounds like you are being transferred or something so make sure you work on your communication with your next preceptor. as the above posters said : plan out your learning with your preceptor. You asked about the initiative - so this is how you can do it - and clearly ask for more responsibility if you need to - it may just be as simple as your preceptor being a bit busy and not realizing that you can take on more. If it is like the situation in the ER they will also tell you if they don't trust you with responsibility and then you can work to build that trust.

First: I want to say that you are very brave and courageous for wanting to continue - and putting a lot of thought into it. These things are very clear to me just from the fact that you would come on here and enquire. it indicates that you are seriously looking at your options - and that is worth giving you a pat on the back for having the maturity to realise that you want to have a good 'think' over what your future should be. Is the 4 year RN your only option. Are you mobile - as in : is it possible for you to attend another school in the country? the reason i ask this is complicated I was wondering if you might be willing to start a different degree and then start a 2nd entry program for the BScN (I am from ontario where we have several of these - but I do not know if they are available in every province). the reason why I would suggest another degree first is: this will give you the time to deal with your anxiety and put the hard work and effort it takes to deal with it. It would also give you the chance to explore some of your other interests and determine if there is something else that you are equally interested in (there are many professions where you help clients and patients). in most 2nd entry programs to apply you need very good grades at the undergrad level. but it didn't sound like you had issues with your academics so I assume you would be capable of this 2nd entry programs are also quite intensive (they usually go all year round for 2 years - but that makes sense because you get the full BScN when you are done). so you need to consider this 'intense' nature when considering if you want to try and do this in the future. that being said - I am in a second entry program and there are a wide range of abilities in my class and many people are able to handle it and juggle a family, part time job etc. I know that whatever you do, you will make the right choice for you. thank you for posting and letting us comment on your problem ST

It will probably move a little bit more... I just declined my offer today for Western (was offered York a few days ago...choosing it due to free room/board and more emphasis on community health)