Why did I fail?

[nicki123]

I was half finished with my LPN program and came across a obstacle. My clinical instructor my second semester wanted me to go back to the lab and practice a head to toe assessment. So, she went up to the school and got me out of my lab in front of the whole class. Then, she started handing out what she wanted me to improve on to every lab assistant around. I was so emberassed. The next week at clinical, she told me to retest out on physical assessments. I told her that we do not test out on them. So, she told me "They need to do something"

I needed to retest out on Trach care this one Saturday after clinicals. I stayed with my clinical instructor 30 min over. I had to be at test out at 1:05. I didnt get there until 1:15. The guy that was retesting me was testing out someone else. After he was finished I said Would you please test me out? He said"no". I am not suppose to take anyone that is over 10 min late. He was not doing anything. So, I had to retest out the 3rd time and the lab lady failed me. So, I failed LPN school. Also, I also failed the RN program for similiar reasons. What do you think I should do? Should I go back again?

[MrsBradyMom]

Well, I agree with everyone else. I'd also like to add something else....let's say you were allowed to be late to these things. That bad habit will continue long after you graduate. I sure as heck would not want to be the nurse waiting for you to show up to relieve me.

The other thing I don't understand is why you have attempted this so many times, and still have trouble with assessments? We have a girl in my class who is taking her first semester for the third time. She is unsafe at clinical and is failing again. I don't get it. If I was allowed to take the semester 3 times I would know and apply that semester's knowledge like a pro. Is there a reason you are not able to get the info? Have you looked into learning support facilities at your school? Do you need to change your study habits?

I think it's time you stepped back and reflect. YOU are the cause of your failing, no one else. Perhaps your heart just truly isn't in it. Is someone pushing you in the direction of nursing? Maybe talking with a counselor about career choices would help? You are engaging in self-destructive behavior, whether you realize it or not. Unless you get to the root of this behavior, it's unlikely things will turn around for you.

I wish you all the best.