i failed my 2rn classes because i had anxiety & a little bit of depression. i already sent my petition letter to rnschool 1month ago, but i didn't include the reasons why i know for a fact that it was these items that got in the way of my doing well. below is a paragraph i plan to send in an email to the head of the committee chair professor. should i send it or not-is it too late? my advisor told me last week they haven't sent out response letters yet. should i also write i am willing to take 1rn class this fall if there are no spots available to take both. i looked on the registrar & it showed the #spots still available.(mentalhealth-2, pedsob-4, patho-6, pharm-11) there are spots available!!!
i had a meeting w/ "name". we discussed reasons for me not succeeding in rnschool. i explained to him about my lack of social life &my previous meeting w/ professor ****, which i will address later, he concluded that the reason that i was not doing well was because i lacked a social life& had test anxiety. i agreed. i explained to *name* about the times when i did well on my exam. this is what i explained to him, i met w/ my mentalhealth teacher to go over my exam. during the appointment she gave me a new test packet& had me answer the questions that i had originally gotten wrong. because i was in a more relaxed setting & was not being timed, i answered alot of the questions correctly. later in the semester i made an appointment w/ *name* to discuss reasons for my not doing well. she too did this same exercise w/ me that *name* did. however this time she just pulled an exam out of her file (not one i had recently taken) & had me answer a few questions, i again answered alot of them correctly. there were a couple of times when i would spend time w/ a friend during the weeknight/weekend. before i went out i did my homework. that work that i completed, whether it was a care plan/reading material. i did well on even w/ the limited amount of time i had to complete it in.
i will also include some things that i will do different like, incorporate specific studying techniques, social networking, continuing exercizing, etc. is that too much to add?
Specializes in General adult inpatient psychiatry.
I am willing to take 1 nursing course this fall semester, but I haven't told them that. My mentalhealth counselor is going to speak to the school of nursing over the phone and I'll be in the room. The nursing school is like 31/2 hours away so that is why it's not feasible to see them face-to-face.
I think given your history of failing two nursing courses in one semester, your school finds you to be a chance they may not be willing to take again. It doesn't matter to them that you're willing to take a nursing class; I'm sure many other students are willing as well. I support nursemike's idea of taking supportive classes to show your school that you can handle the stress of classes. It sounds like they're not just willing to accept that you're better from therapy and want some proof, which isn't really a bad idea on their part. I experienced a hardship in the middle of the semester last year and although I struggled, I reached out to instructors immediately and though their support I was able to finish the semester without failing or having to take time off. Had I failed or withdrawn, I don't think I would have immediately re-applied to nursing school after a few months of therapy. Nursing school is difficult and even though you're doing better with therapy, that's not indicative of you doing better in nursing school. I understand that this is hard for you to accept and that nursing school may be your dream, but if they don't think you're ready and they don't have proof to support your claims, I suggest you work on getting that proof, if that makes sense.
In agreement with dolcebellaluna, I also think face to face is best. If you aren't willing to jump through the hoops with a 3 1/2 hour drive, why should they jump through the hoops for you? Also, again, they don't have proof that you'll improve as a student and pass. They may not have an available seat. They may have a policy that says when you fail, you sit out x amount of time, or are done permanently. You need to get all the facts, then make a plan. Also, nursemike's suggestion of taking other classes is an excellent idea, for the reason stated. Good luck, and keep us posted. I'm curious as to what happens.
pinkiepie_RN
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I think given your history of failing two nursing courses in one semester, your school finds you to be a chance they may not be willing to take again. It doesn't matter to them that you're willing to take a nursing class; I'm sure many other students are willing as well. I support nursemike's idea of taking supportive classes to show your school that you can handle the stress of classes. It sounds like they're not just willing to accept that you're better from therapy and want some proof, which isn't really a bad idea on their part. I experienced a hardship in the middle of the semester last year and although I struggled, I reached out to instructors immediately and though their support I was able to finish the semester without failing or having to take time off. Had I failed or withdrawn, I don't think I would have immediately re-applied to nursing school after a few months of therapy. Nursing school is difficult and even though you're doing better with therapy, that's not indicative of you doing better in nursing school. I understand that this is hard for you to accept and that nursing school may be your dream, but if they don't think you're ready and they don't have proof to support your claims, I suggest you work on getting that proof, if that makes sense.