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A Little Bump in the Road


Gale

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As of my writing of this post, it's been a few days since I last logged on here. It's a short amount of time, in the grand scheme of things, but it goes to show just how busy I've been with school. To cut it short: I didn't do so good on my last exam. For my nursing program, to advance, you need to have an 80% exam average for the semester--among other things like clinical performance and skill checkoffs. I'm sitting right at a 76%, and it's just stressing me out so bad. I left the exam room this past Monday with a broken heart, knowing that all the studying I did in preparation for it amounted to virtually nothing. 

And no, before you ask, they don't curve grades or lower the exam average requirement. It's a rigorous program for a reason. Or, so they say. Anyway, it's only 4 weeks left until the summer...and I don't know how I'll get through it. April is our busy month, with exams every Monday. It's going to be intense, and oh-so nerve-wracking. Still, I suppose there's a small comfort in mutual suffering with my other classmates. A majority of my cohort is below the 80% exam average as well, so we're all banding together to do what we can to pass.

So, 'tis a small bump in the road towards our final destination. I try to look forward with optimism, but it's scary. This isn't my first time with nursing school, and it is bringing up some pretty bad memories that I dare not delve back into (perhaps I will, in due time)... I'm just itching for a break. I'm very fortunate that this program takes summer off, so I can take that time to recharge--maybe pick up a few extra shifts at work--and heal from all the stress.

Temporary stress for gradual satisfaction...

 

 

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I'm so sorry to hear that your exams didn't go too well. 76% so close and yet so far I can understand how disheartening that must have been for you. But you've got a positive attitude and are looking forward with optimism and that's good. At least you're not the only one in your group who is under the 80% mark, so a bit of group study and support hopefully will get your grades up.

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I'm sure this only will bring you towards great things, Gale! Many people, like you, dealt with similar situations of failing. But mos,t if not all ,end up in a place would end  up liking. At first if you don't succeed, try and try again! < 3

With love, Eden. ˚ ༘ ೀ⋆。˚

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4 hours ago, Animedragon said:

I'm so sorry to hear that your exams didn't go too well. 76% so close and yet so far I can understand how disheartening that must have been for you. But you've got a positive attitude and are looking forward with optimism and that's good. At least you're not the only one in your group who is under the 80% mark, so a bit of group study and support hopefully will get your grades up.

Yes, hopefully so. Power in numbers. Our cohort is the largest in the program's history, so I think it speaks VOLUMES if this many people are struggling. I hope I can bring positive news with my next blog update. Thank you very much. 🙂

4 hours ago, giuls said:

I'm sure this only will bring you towards great things, Gale! Many people, like you, dealt with similar situations of failing. But mos,t if not all ,end up in a place would end  up liking. At first if you don't succeed, try and try again! < 3

With love, Eden. ˚ ༘ ೀ⋆。˚

That's what I tell myself, so I hope all goes well within the coming weeks. It's going to be rough, that much is certain. Thank you, Eden. 🙂

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