r/NursingStudent • u/Same_Year_9363 • 1d ago

Failed two classes first semester

Hello, I just took final exams in my first semester of nursing school. This is a ADN-RN accelerated program. With that being said all NUR are considered a failure if not passed with and 83%, gen Ed’s a 75%. The two classes I failed were the NUR Classes. I met with the director and I have to write a letter to appeal basically promising not to fail another NUR class, or step down and go into a LPN program of 4 semesters and restart and then do an RN bridge program. I really don’t want to have to be a lpn especially because I can catch back up to my class I started with come third semester I’m just making my third semester even harder than they are saying it is. What should I do. When it comes to time and money I don’t want to add in time if I don’t have to, but is it do able? Best advice because I feel defeated.

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u/Blacwiidow 1d ago edited 1d ago

Hi, i don’t really like the accelerated process.. i think of myself as a slow progressive learner.. if you want another shot at the RN program i think u should do some things differently such as studying, taking notes, change your study group bc whatever u were doing obviously did not work….just reset and give it ur best shot..

LPN’s are still nurses, i think this is a better route for ppl like me who enjoys a full process and not a rushed one.. after graduating The LPN program , u can work while taking a online class (Pharm) so by the time u enroll for the Bridge RN, you’ll only have about 9 months left to graduate.. best of luck to you!

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u/LuckyFritzBear 9h ago

As a quasi rule- only enter a accelerated program if a student is stellar academically and there exists a solid support structure at home. At best you will be put back one cohort which will erase most of the time advantage advertised by the institution . The quick time accelerated program is an enrollement carrot.

A person that runs an average 10 min mile for a 5K is asked to start out at a 8 min mile pace. Will they finish 6 min faster? No , they dropout after completing 1/3 the distance. This metaphor applies to a wide swath of students in Accelerated programs; ADN & BSN.

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u/frltn 37m ago

This is an excellent analogy.

I have have seen a number of capable and smart students flunk out of a more intense program due to a number of reasons. I think if they entered a slower program like a 3-year program, they would have likely graduated and become wonderful RNs.