That was really close. Can't you repeat the subject? Do you have a guidance counselor to talk  about your issues about  your grade or problem? That is what I would do or just talk with the teacher or someone in office.  I'm not familiar with education here in the States though.

Krislyn says ...

I know that when i was in nursing school, we couldn't challenge the grades we made.  If you had to have an 80 than that was what you had to have. Regardless of how far you were in the program.  I hope that you don't give up.  I would encourage you to reapply and continue.  It's worth it.

 

That's good to know about your education here. Can't you just repeat the subject though?

I wish you well Joyce! If you are really determined, then reapply and pursue your goal. Good luck!

Read your syllabus and guidelines for the program. Most will say you have to maintain an OVERALL 80 percent to continue on, not 80 percent on every test. The program I am in, you maintain overall 80 for the quarter and then you move on. I would suggest you go to the dean of the program and challenge after confirming the percent is average or per test. You have a right to request an explanation. If then you still are out of the program, you can still check out other programs and some will let you in at certain points in the year or the program you are in may let you back in the next year when the class is offered again. I wish you the best of luck!

I know all of you may disagree or may never read my comments again or even hold a grudge but I will take that chance for Joyce so she can do what she wants the most in her life and that is to be a nurse! She wants that more than anything and I hope to help her in a different direction.I may be big time wrong and I hope I am but If you want my HONEST opinion they would of curved the test. Do you get along with the teachers? Joyce that conflict with the teacher hurt you ALOT I believe. I know they can be real big time B---hes yet we must show restraint and avoid any conflict with them because they judge you also on this and your other characteristics. These characteristics are going to show and reflect  what kind of nurse you will become in the real world.If you had a conflict with one of them then well what about a mean confrontational patient. They watch your behaviors!! I would advise you to have a meeting with the teachers. Admit you were wrong even if you were 100% right. Apologize with sincereity. Do what it takes. Whatever.! How do I dare even tell you this? Well during one final I made the bed wrong. I knew I failed. I waited until lunch and went home. I got a call an hour later from them to come back and complete the written test. I passed with 70 something.They all came out of their lions den and congradulated me. They knew I had the meanest toughest instructor on my back big time in the school as well as clinical. I never lost my cool with her and I can be really stubborn at times. One day she sent me home at 7:02am when I arrived to sign in for clinical. My eyes and facial expression were in shock. I said "you really want me to leave". She said yes and do it "now." I calmly walked down the hall. Something inside me just  told me to do it .`I also had actually flunked math. They let me go only because I would have to take a course in the hospital I would work at. They knew I had what it took to be a nurse.GOOD LUCK !!!

LawyerRN commented in Student lounge>Student Center> Was asked to withdraw from program.  It's not really the same situation as yours, but you may be able take away some good info.

Good Luck

JoniDoe says ...

I know all of you may disagree or may never read my comments again or even hold a grudge but I will take that chance for Joyce so she can do what she wants the most in her life and that is to be a nurse! She wants that more than anything and I hope to help her in a different direction.I may be big time wrong and I hope I am but If you want my HONEST opinion they would of curved the test. Do you get along with the teachers? Joyce that conflict with the teacher hurt you ALOT I believe. I know they can be real big time B---hes yet we must show restraint and avoid any conflict with them because they judge you also on this and your other characteristics. These characteristics are going to show and reflect  what kind of nurse you will become in the real world.If you had a conflict with one of them then well what about a mean confrontational patient. They watch your behaviors!! I would advise you to have a meeting with the teachers. Admit you were wrong even if you were 100% right. Apologize with sincereity. Do what it takes. Whatever.! How do I dare even tell you this? Well during one final I made the bed wrong. I knew I failed. I waited until lunch and went home. I got a call an hour later from them to come back and complete the written test. I passed with 70 something.They all came out of their lions den and congradulated me. They knew I had the meanest toughest instructor on my back big time in the school as well as clinical. I never lost my cool with her and I can be really stubborn at times. One day she sent me home at 7:02am when I arrived to sign in for clinical. My eyes and facial expression were in shock. I said "you really want me to leave". She said yes and do it "now." I calmly walked down the hall. Something inside me just  told me to do it .`I also had actually flunked math. They let me go only because I would have to take a course in the hospital I would work at. They knew I had what it took to be a nurse.GOOD LUCK !!!

That's really good that you were able to manage you're mean clinical instructor. I agree with some of your points. It would depend on how you approach the instructor. If you're gonna approach in a mean, insulting way (by questioning his grade for you), you will definitely have a bad response. But if you have a good approach, I think they would lighten up. It would depend on the person though. If you're really for nursing, you'll really become a nurse someday. Don't give up until you'll definitely know that the program is not for you.