Long story short our school was under probation with the states board of nursing due to scores so the school was really pushing us to pass our classes. I failed pharm 2 by 1.2% and had to repeat the whole semester and when I got into that new class, all the points were redistributed to where if it was like that the semester I failed, I would have passed. So that’s where I’m frustrated in the first place. Now time goes on and I finish that semester with a way higher score and I’m cool with it. Next thing you know we get our final and some assignments regraded a FEW DAYS before the semester starts and come to find out, some people (at least 8) got up to 10% back on there grades and were pushed through when they should have been held back in the first place. But because there was no cohort behind us, they tried to push as many of these people through and left 4 people who had super low scores fail and start a new cohort. Those people are pissed and so are some in the current cohort I’m in now. It’s just frustrating and feels unfair. I guess I can understand pushing people through if they were just a percentage behind, but a whole 10%?? I could have been done with school in September but now I’m pushed back till January because of that failed semester… it’s just ridiculous and I’m tired of my school picking and choosing when they’re going to be strict with scores. I hate it though because I feel like an asshole for being upset, but at the same time I feel like my feelings are valid. I’m just so over it and wish that graduation could just come faster.
I'm sorry, this might be a me thing, but the federal government doesn't write every nursing school's exams.
The amount of people asking for advice on failing thier 2nd semester final, without giving the barest of context into why they failed, and asking if the should've received a better grade is wild!
Insert: "They're not gonna know..." meme.
Please, your school is only your school. My school does not have the same structure, information, or standards as yours. That's why school selection matters!
Please, if you have a question that only pertains to your specific; instructor, exam, quiz, clinical, whateve, please give us the appropriate context to assess the situation!
That is all. This has been a rant from a ESI5, 40yo M, c/o "kids on the lawn". VSS.
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for some honest advice from parents who have been through nursing school, especially dads, but I’d love to hear from moms too.
I’m 34 years old, married, and we have a toddler with another baby on the way. I’ve been making a career change into healthcare over the last year.
My current plan is:
Start working at R1 in a hospital.
Finish my Sterile Processing Technician certification.
Hopefully get into a Sterile Processing job.
Start an LPN program in January 2027.
I’m leaning toward the daytime program (Monday–Friday, about 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.). The school told me many of their students work PRN on weekends (12–16-hour shifts), but I’m trying to be realistic about balancing school, work, marriage, and being present for my kids.
I’m also someone who learns better during the day. I could choose an evening program, but I worry I’d be exhausted trying to learn difficult material after a full day.
For those of you who have young kids:
Did you work while in LPN school? If so, how much?
Was daytime or evening a better fit for you?
Looking back, what would you have done differently?
How did you protect time for your spouse and kids?
Is there anything you wish someone had told you before starting?
I’m excited about this career change, but I also want to make sure I’m making a decision that’s sustainable for my family, not just choosing the fastest route.
I really appreciate any advice or experiences you’re willing to share.
Thanks!
