"C" Students

lindagio · Aug 31, 2002

Well, I actually got mostly "C's" in nursing school. Our average was 75 whichwas considered a C. I recieved two clinical exellence rewards while in school and I was also the president of my student nurse association. I don't know why Ialways got a C but I found it to be an enriching experience because I learned from my mistakes on exams. I am definately a hands on learner. I also have two children 5and 7 and a husband that was somewhat supportive but not always. Throughout my core classes I maintained a 3.5 GPA but nursing school dropped it down. My last semester I did get 2 B's so I think I finally grasped how to take nursing exams and I am waiting to take the NCLEX, which brings another topic as to everyone needs to pass the same exam so they must be compitant enough to practice.

Agnus · Aug 31, 2002

Originally posted by CATHYW
If you read the next sentence, it would say, "because I was a "C" student in high school."

Been there, done it the lazy way, know that "most" C students (exactly as I worded it) could do better. I WAS one, once, and I've gone to school with a lot of them.

Did I hit a nerve, or something?

It was the remark about the C studuents you went to nursing school??!! with were smoking drinking and doping that got me. That did hit a nerve as I know people who worked hard got C's and did not fall in this catagory. I thought it an unfair generalization. As much a generalization as the original poster's instructor made.

By the way I've been feeling rather crotchety lately expecially at the time I made these posts.

Albirdie · Aug 31, 2002

All of this stuff about 'C' students really gets to me. Mostly because I either make 'A's or 'C's. There is no in between for me. I just started nursing school this semester and I am loving every second of it. I haven't taken my first test yet, but I know that even if I don't receive an 'A' on it I know that I am learning. I am learning how to take care of patients the proper way. Just because I may not get a great grade does not mean that I won't be a great nurse. I get major test anxiety. Can't figure it out, but I do. When it comes to doing vitals with my instructor listening at the same time, it is a breeze. You just have to do your very best and make sure you know how to take care of patients without making mistakes. I would be willing to bet that as long as you are taking good care of the patients nobody is going to ask you, "And what kind of grades did you get in nursing school?":rolleyes:

Mkue · Aug 31, 2002

Originally posted by Albirdie
All of this stuff about 'C' students really gets to me. Mostly because I either make 'A's or 'C's. There is no in between for me. I just started nursing school this semester and I am loving every second of it. I haven't taken my first test yet, but I know that even if I don't receive an 'A' on it I know that I am learning. I am learning how to take care of patients the proper way. Just because I may not get a great grade does not mean that I won't be a great nurse. I get major test anxiety. Can't figure it out, but I do. When it comes to doing vitals with my instructor listening at the same time, it is a breeze. You just have to do your very best and make sure you know how to take care of patients without making mistakes. I would be willing to bet that as long as you are taking good care of the patients nobody is going to ask you, "And what kind of grades did you get in nursing school?":rolleyes:

Good Post !!!

May all the "C" students be "A" NURSES !! :nurse:

delirium · Aug 31, 2002

Is this the thread that won't die, or what?

So long as we all learn to be great nurses, who gives a flying whatever? I'd be more than happy to work with any of y'all in the future (so long as you don't steal my food out of the staff fridge.... Gawd that irks me!).

We should help each other.

Agnus... I was feeling sort of punchy then, too. Sorry if I was rude.

memphisgurl · Sep 1, 2002

Who cares if your an A,B, or C student long as you try really hard to be a good nurse. Just take care of the patients!

ashse · Sep 1, 2002

I agree. I've always been a book smart student which made my husband insanely jealous when he was going through college, studying for his registry, etc. By helping him study, I was absorbing a lot of the material so that I could answer some of the questions he couldn't. It drove him crazy!

Some people just have better memories. I know he studied hard and put a lot of effort into it but he just doesn't have the ability to memorize facts and figures like I do. Plus he gets test anxiety. The grade earned doesn't necessarily reflect how well someone knows and applies the material.

mark_LD_RN · Sep 1, 2002

i thought it was dead also but it seems to be like the energizer bunny. its the thread that keeps on going,going and going. i really wish it would die out soon. it is just another thing to scabble about.

grades dont make the nurse! being a C student wont make you and A nurse any more than an A student will make you a C student. believe it or not you can be both or neither at the same time also. it does not have to be one or the other. and we really should focus on for important issues:)

Mkue · Sep 1, 2002

originally posted by mkue
i have an instructor for nutrition who is a nun, rn, bsn, msn and she stated today that some of her best students have been "c" students.

because the "c" students try harder she said.

i've heard this before and just wondering if there is some truth to it.

are there any nurses out there who got mostly "c"s and were told they are excellent nurses? maybe this topic has come up before.

hey everyone, i didn't mean to start a debate or anything with this thread, i appreciate everyones input.

this instructor informed us last week that she was a "c" student who worked her butt off all through school, so maybe she has a soft spot for these students.

i promise i won't bring up "grades" again, cause i know it's a touchy subject !

i agree the nclex is the most important !! that's what we are striving for, preparing for:) we are all unique individuals ! :nurse:

NYCRN16 · Sep 4, 2002

I think that there are some people who may be good nurses although they dont get A's, but my question is, how do you apply the theory to the practice if you dont understand it enough to get a better grade? I am not talking about the occasional C we all get that once in our college career, but if you continually get C's throughout nursing school you will probably not pass your boards, and will probably not get into any kind of grad school. There are some people who do get A's in all thier classes and still dont know anything about nursing when they graduate but that is few and far between. BTW there are many nursing schools that have a passing cutoff at C+ (my school is 78), so if you get a C you will fail anyway.

CATHYW · Sep 4, 2002

originally posted by imagin916
i think that there are some people who may be good nurses although they dont get a's, but my question is, how do you apply the theory to the practice if you dont understand it enough to get a better grade? i am not talking about the occasional c we all get that once in our college career, but if you continually get c's throughout nursing school you will probably not pass your boards, and will probably not get into any kind of grad school. there are some people who do get a's in all thier classes and still dont know anything about nursing when they graduate but that is few and far between. btw there are many nursing schools that have a passing cutoff at c+ (my school is 78), so if you get a c you will fail anyway.

i agree. my schools' (both lpn and rn) cutoff was 80. btw, some of the same lazy, doping, drinking, partying "c"crowd were the same ones who floundered on boards. 7 from my class did not pass! that was the worst record in the 20 year hx of my nursing school! :rolleyes: :stone

JailRN · Sep 4, 2002

Q; what do you call the one who graduates at the bottom of class in Med school??

A Doctor.

Who cares about grades?? As long as the license say RN that's all that matters. The female who graduated at the top of our class, and made a big deal about the fact that she was valedictorian, failed her boards, the the second time around, didn't register on time!! (that was in the days when you tested Feb and Aug) so while the rest of us "dummies" were RN's and getting paid for it, the hospital wouldn't even hire her as a CNA. (because she hadn't taken the course)

By the way, I was an A student, but don't consider myself any better or worse than my peers, I'm just a fast test taker and can write reams.