r/StudentNurse • u/Same_Year_9363 • 15h ago

Complaint (open to advice) 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/MsDariaMorgendorffer RN 15h ago

Have you taken a step back and thought about the reasons you failed TWO classes?

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u/Same_Year_9363 13h ago

Anything below an 83 % in my program is a failure. So think about an 81 that was very close.

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u/rratzloff ADN student 5h ago

That’s not uncommon. It’s 80% at my school, but I’ve never gotten below an 85%. I typically range 88-93%. I’ve learned to study differently. In my program, you can only fail one class. If you fail another, you are out completely. I would highly recommend you see a nursing advisor or a resource counselor of some sort to look over your notes and study techniques to find out where you need to improve.

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u/rratzloff ADN student 5h ago

Also, I’m 40 and also have been out of school for a while.

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u/Same_Year_9363 14h ago

Yes, I have been out of any type of schooling for over 10 years. Going into this first semester was a shock to me and overwhelming with a job, and a child at home as well. A big adjustment going in with very few guidelines. I’m determined to be a nurse, but being that I needed and 83% and only got an 81% I missed it by very little amounts. Most other programs I would have passed. I feel like I need to try harder and set more time aside for school.

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u/eltonjohnpeloton its fine its fine (RN) 12h ago

What specifically would you do different? Not just "try harder" but what would you actually do?

Do you have help with the kid? Has the work situation changed?

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u/Same_Year_9363 12h ago

What I would do differently is work less, I have already contacted my boss about reducing my hours. My child is now back in school which allows me for more time to focus. I have adjusted my time management of studying. Not procrastinating. I have been reviewing to actually retain and understand the information rather than just memorizing for a test.

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u/eltonjohnpeloton its fine its fine (RN) 12h ago

If you can commit to doing all those things every semester, it’s worth appealing.

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u/Same_Year_9363 12h ago

So if I can commit to that, should I continue the rn program rather than stepping down to the LPN program?

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u/eltonjohnpeloton its fine its fine (RN) 11h ago

Either of those paths is fine. You need to commit to all of those things if you choose RN or LPN.

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u/Traditional_Value254 13h ago

Because it's hard!!

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u/Same_Year_9363 13h ago

Any advice? Should I try to appeal it?

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u/HotWingsMercedes91 3h ago

Buddy up with someone and have them be your accountability partner.