How to Deal With Failing Nursing School

Failing nursing school is quite a disappointment, especially if you put forth your best effort and circumstances were not on your side. It can leave you feeling let down and hopeless. While any disappointment is a challenge to deal with, there are ways you can take it in stride and use the experience to make yourself a stronger person.

Instructions

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  Acknowledge that life does not always go as planned. We can give things our best effort and still have unfavorable results. It can be frustrating and take an emotional toll. However, realize that there are some circumstances that are not in your control. Understanding that you cannot control everything in life is the first step to overcoming the disappointment of failing nursing school.

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  Give yourself an honest self-assessment. For instance, if you achieved low scores on tests, ask yourself if you studied as effectively as you could. Were you distracted? Did you understand the material? Did you seek help when you did not understand the material? Be honest in evaluating your performance.

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  Be open to change. Maybe your self-assessment revealed that you could have put more effort into studying. Or perhaps you learned that nursing is not the career you want after all. While the results of self-assessment are sometimes painful, they are what you need to move away from the disappointment.

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  Move forward. Do not let yourself dwell in disappointment. Decide on a course of action and make an effort to move on. For instance, if you want to try the nursing program again, make a plan to improve your marks and stick with it. If you choose another direction, think about possible careers and consider your options based on your skills.