vent ....feeling overwhelmed....in last semester

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I am in the last semester of an ASN program. This is a short 8 week semester. We already had graduation, with diplomas pending the outcome of this semester.

I am a very good student. I graduated Magna Cum Laude. Right now I feel like it is a big joke, because I feel like I will not make it through this semester.

Like many schools, we are required to pass the med math competency tests. Our second semester, I was anxious but managed to pass the 1st of two tests with a 90%, 80% was required. We had our 1st chance at passing the 2nd test last week. We are required to get a 90%. You can only miss 2/20 I missed 3. We have 3 chances. I have two left.

I could vent on about how our school has not prepared us...and this would be true. We never had any instruction for this test. We were told it's in your book study it. Well, it just so happens that much of what is on the test is not covered in the book. We had one practice test that was briefly reviewed the week before. We were told not to worry we will be fine. Well the count so far (I don't know about everyone) is 12 out of 20 failed!

That is all upsetting. But, what is really bothering me is how do I explain to my family that after going through a graduation ceremony, and sacrificing so much for me (husband and 5 kids) just how do I tell them If I fail? That all this for two long years has been for nothing. The subject was brought up in class what if we don't pass on the third try. We were told well you will have to withdraw from two of the 3 classes for this semester and try to wait for an open spot for incoming classes. She also stated it is very hard to do this and it may take years to get back in.

I feel like I could throw up! I am so sick with anxiety.

I am not downplaying how important dosage calculation is. I know people's lives are on the line. I really do understand this. But really is a 90% instead of an 85% going to guarantee them I won't make a mistake in the future.

I don't know I feel lost!

On top of it all I have 2 tests on Tuesday. One of the lectures did not match up with the reading assignment. when we brought that to our instructors attention. She stated " I told you everything you need to know". Please understand we have come to understand from this instructor that is not true. She has said that many times, only to find out she lied. She could not even tell us where to look in the book for the information she was lecturing over.

I am sorry this is so long...If you made it this long thank you!!!!

I just need some guidance on how to deal with this, because I feel like I have no idea how to cope.

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oh you are SO close!! you can do it. hang in there. clearly you can do this, you are almost DONE!! :yeah:

prayers for you, dear.

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Yes u can do it, i am in my last term of my BSN program and feeling like its day one again with the workload, clinicals twice a week for one class, r u kidding me but prayer and God has gottn me this far so i wil just press on for a few more weeks and you can do the same, you havent come this far to fail them, believe in yourself.

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Keep at it, you are so close and you have a lot of people who believe in you! Just need to believe in yourself, too.

I get so mad when I read stories like yours because all too often that is representative of the poor state of nursing education. Most of the time the teachers care, but that's not enough to make sure the students learn. I could write a book about it...argh!

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Yes u can do it, i am in my last term of my BSN program and feeling like its day one again with the workload, clinicals twice a week for one class, r u kidding me but prayer and God has gottn me this far so i wil just press on for a few more weeks and you can do the same, you havent come this far to fail them, believe in yourself.

I totally agree we have to depend on God for things!! Smart student ;)

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it's okay and you're going to be ok! I could only imagine the anxiety you are feeling. I think you are being too hard on yourself. Take a breather and recollect-you haven't got this far to think you can't do it now, right???

Obviously you are that smart and that disciplined to overcome this!

You are in my prayers, really, let us know how you did.

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Specializes in DD, HHC, Med Surg, PCU, Resource.

Thank you everyone.

My next math test is the 29th. I think I will need some prayers. I am trying to stay calm, but it is hard.

I am concentrating on the other two tests this week. Then I will put all my effort into the math test.

I am still feeling pretty down. But, I'm gonna keep fighting for this until the end.

Thanks again for the encouragement.

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Well, the 29th is my birthday, so I will grant you all of my birthday luck!! You rocked it up until now, and I am sure you felt this way at another point in your journey to the Nclex. Your anxiety is founded, and understandable. But you have a great plan. Focus on your two exams this week, then full steam ahead on the math afterwards. Use as many website sto supplement your book as you can. Good luck!!!

We are rooting for you!

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I went to the math review this afternoon and got to see the math test. She counted one wrong that was actually right. So technically I passed!!! I asked her if this means I don't have to retake it? she just nodded and gave no concrete answer. I will find out more tomorrow at class.

Thanks for the encouragement. It helped more than you realize.

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Thats great, keep us posted

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I went to the math review this afternoon and got to see the math test. She counted one wrong that was actually right. So technically I passed!!! I asked her if this means I don't have to retake it? she just nodded and gave no concrete answer. I will find out more tomorrow at class.

Thanks for the encouragement. It helped more than you realize.

Oh good!! i am excited for you, you're not alone, life is hard and life w/nursing school is all the harder, lol, i hope and prayer this is the answered prayer for you!!

If not keep on trucking!! you'll be fine!:)

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