Why do I feel like this?

conjer · Feb 23, 2017

Forget them. They're being children. You earn your high scores. If they prefer to act small then simply continue to rise above them.

Best of luck

Alexander the Great, ADN, RN · Feb 23, 2017

Feel good about what you're doing. In my experience, going back to school after serving 4 years in the military and to be surrounded by more traditional students, I found that a lot of students were there just to appease their parents. In my A&P1 class there were only a handful of us that managed to pull out an A and I felt great about it.

Don't get wrapped up in what other think. School isn't about pleasing others or making sure that you're not labeled a "teacher's pet". School is about bettering yourself and making sure that you're able to be the best you that you're able to be. Don't feel bad to enjoy your success but certainly don't allow others to influence the way you feel about yourself when you're doing so well in class.

Keep up the great work and focus on the rest of this semester. If those students still aren't doing so hot this semester and this is their second attempt at the course-- they may not make it to A&P2 so there is no worry that you'll have to be around them for your entire academic career. Make the most of your experiences there to help improve yourself.

Yay for non-traditional students!

Sandpiper12, ADN, RN · Feb 23, 2017

For what it's worth... I'm in my 2nd semester of prerequisites. I'm the "mom" in my classes. 39. Rocked the grades last semester. No one really talked to me or sat with me last semester. I've noticed a shift in behavior this semester. People talk to me, ask me questions, and want to study with me.

Hang in there. Be proud of your grades. They will realize that they should want to be like you!!

Sbhayes09, ADN, RN · Feb 23, 2017

Thanks so much! I wanted the opinion of people that have more than likely completed nursing school and know what it takes :)

Sbhayes09, ADN, RN · Feb 23, 2017

Thanks so much! I wanted the opinion of people that have more than likely completed nursing school and know what it takes :) your input is greatly appreciated guys!!

emily34812 · Feb 24, 2017

Don't worry about what they think. Keep working on you and what you want. That's something I had to work really hard at - not letting others opinions and judgements bother me or my progress. Good lukc with your nursing journey!

OliverElio87, BSN, RN · Feb 24, 2017

When you feel like that, just think about your children and why you're doing this for them (and yourself).

Whenever I feel down in my program, I think about my significant other, parents, and myself and why I am in this journey.

Like you said, most of the people in your class are much younger. When I was at that age I was the same way. I am about the same age as you and know now just how much academics mean to me at this age compared to when I was in my early 20's. In the end, the journey is about YOU, not your classmates.

LawyerRN2b · Feb 25, 2017

I'm an older student with two kids and it's the same deal. Once my classmates figured out I was getting straight A's in everything, everyone wanted to "hang out". Hahahahaa I'm 38----I'm not hanging out with 19 year olds. Truth is-- I can't really help them. Most of these classes are about memorization. I have yeeeaaarrrssssss of classroom experience so I've learned the best way to study for me. May not work for everyone. Anyway-- enjoy your success!!!!!! Don't mind the other people and def don't feel guilty!!! This is your life and you're headed for great things.

LoveJRenee, BSN, RN · Feb 25, 2017

I haven't seen it with my own eyes, my self doubt says they're rolling their eyes and poking fun at the "teachers pet".

This sentence tells me that this is not the other students, this is your own insecurity. You should take a look at WHY you feel this way. I don't know you and I don't want to make any assumptions about you but in my own experience, when I have felt this way it was because I felt unworthy of my own success. Like, I didn't deserve to do well because other people around are not doing as well or I didn't deserve to do well because of my past.

In your situation, you have the experience of LIFE that they haven't had yet. Your focus is different, your determination is different and you know what it will take for YOU to succeed. You can't compare yourself to them because you are in a different stage of life than they are. You have a lot more at stake and failing at this point is more risky. I would venture to say that this means more to you in this stage of your life than it would have 10-15 years ago. and I can say that because that's the way it for me as well.

Just remember..You have worked hard and you are worthy of your grades and your success. Repeat that to yourself every day... I am worthy of my success!

FutureNurseInfo · Feb 25, 2017

Are you kidding? They are nobody to you, so you should not feel so bad. If I do well in any class and I know others "roll their eyes at me"it only shows how immature and uneducated they are. So, just ignore them and enjoy the ride!

kepps · Feb 26, 2017

I had a very similar experience in my A&P class. We had an incredibly tough Professor so a lot of people struggled big time. I busted my butt and maintained a 99 in the class all the way until the end. I wasn't well received by the other students at all. The next semester, those were the same students who wanted to be in my study group. It sucks but it's human nature to be jealous. I chose to take the high road and help them study. I learn better by teaching others so it was mutually beneficial. Unless someone is outright rude to me, as one girl was, and then I just ignored her. All that matters at the end of the day is you and your family. No need to feel guilty as you're giving yourself a better shot at being competitive for nursing school acceptance and a better life for your family!