738 Posts
Nope, it doesn't matter if you make straight A's or not. If this is your goal then it will matter to you and only you.
If you do your best, learn all that you can and give patients the kind of care that you yourself would want then you have the makings of a great nurse!
Some people might argue that being booksmart is not the most important aspect of becoming a nurse, others think that it's what matter most.
You will decide what is best for you!
Lots of people make straight A's and they are not the best nurses either. Nursing school is hard enough without putting all this extra pressure on yourself.
Be good to yourself first....it starts right now!
Best to you!
Gator
68 Posts
I work with an 23 year old BSN that is a very nice girl and one night we were talking about her schooling and how hard it was and something she said stuck out.... " when I first started school I was trying so hard to get good grades that I was killing myself and at a nervous breakdown point I realized when I graduate, I will still have the same diploma" so she relaxed a little bit, still got the grades but not killing herself in the meantime. I know that's not very good advice from alot of people's view just thought I would add it.
42 Posts
During my med/surg rotation I was ablolutely freaking out because I was struggling to maintain a C. I had never had problems with grades like this- I went to talk to my instructor and she told me that C means continue. We had people in our class that got all A's and I wouldn't want them caring for me or my family. Some people have a very good understanding of the material, are caring and hardworking and just don't test very well. Good luck- you will do great!
692 Posts
Mkue
1,827 Posts
Do your best, work hard and enjoy the Journey ! Before you know, it will be over.
Good Luck:)