I agree!! I know a lot of great nurses who didn't make the best grades, but who are awesome nurses!!!! I also think that it is important to push yourself in study and learning nursing materials so you are able to keep your patients safe! Grades don't always mean how great or bad of a nurse you are!!!
+Ashley Adkins, RN Exactly. Just make sure you study the material and really absorb all that you can, that way you can really take care of your patients properly.
This is me! I used to cry when I didn’t do as well on my exams. But, after a while I had to stop beating myself up because I am a single mom and had to commute 2xs longer than all of my peers. All of my other peers didn’t have the barriers I did but I am still here.
wow!!!! the timing of this video is perfect. this has been on my heart lately. We started clinicals a few weeks ago and this really hit home. Studying and taking test is much different than dealing with real patients. Just because you get A's, does not mean that you will be in good nurse and in vice versa. Some people are just better test takers than others. Thank you Nurse Bass! You do rock :D
I really appreciate this video. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have been feeling down almost the whole semester, thinking that I am not good enough. But my desire to help people through this profession and people who believe in me have lifted me up and carried me through. Love, love, love this video!
This is great. I am currently an "A" student, but I am terrified of what my grades will be once my nursing classes start in May. My husband reminds asks me all the time, "what's the difference in a Doctor who finished first in his class, and the Doctor who finishes last in his class? Nothing, they are both Doctors". In our case it would be nurses of course. 😂
Perfect timing! Just got my mid-term grades. I was so disappointed. Pre-req made A's then start nursing school and making B's and C's. Talk about breaking down and crying, start wondering if I can do this then here's your video. Great encouragement! I know the material (so much info.) study like crazy! IT IS POSSIBLE and won't let grades define ME!
+Kay Dawson THAT'S RIGHT! Grades don't define you. Just keep grinding and keep putting in work to become a better YOU and a better NURSE. Good luck! I'm very glad you enjoyed the video!
+Sam R Aw, well thank you. I'm happy you liked the video! Good luck with these final prerequisites and good luck with the application process. Make sure you really GRIND and do your best on those final pre-reqs. Thanks for subscribing and I'm glad to have you along for the ride! :DD
It's true! I knew my patho and my medications, but I always got tripped up on the test wording. Sometimes it's not even about your intelligence! It's just about anxiety and the pressure of doing well.
+TrueImmortality That's exactly right. There are so many other factors that go into testing. It doesn't mean that you don't know the information, and that's what's most important! :-)
+Shaina Sensontic Well I'm glad that you found the video helpful. You just have to keep on grinding and keep on studying hard. It will get easier with time. As you get more used to the questioning and style of the exams. It just takes time :D
Hey Shaina, I am in the same situation. I am working my behind off trying to stay afloat and get the good grades to pass. But everytime I hear my professor talk to me she says you are going to be a great nurse, you have such great bedside manner, your patients love you. But it is so frustrating that everyone else is getting these A's and B's and I am studying my ass off and I am getting the minimum and sometimes below. Each test that comes around, I unfortunately expect the worst and start thinking about what I should do if I fail out of school. But I won't quit now. But I am hoping that you made it since it has been a year.
Oh wow! You don't even know how much this video meant to me. I shared it with my friend in class. I know it will help her feel better as well. Thank you Nurse Bass so much for posting this video and for sharing your wonderful thoughts and feelings, as well as your knowledge with us! Susie C
Well I really am happy that this video touched you and that you shared it with your friend. I hope it truly helps whoever sees it. You're very welcome and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment :D
Uplifting video ! Everyone needs to see this video and know that it is not OVER! Grades are not who one is...the best thing is to focus on the prize no matter the grade, even if it means passing with all C's, hey, ...just don't give up and one will be FINE! the moment one gives up, then u can't even make that all C's. Truth is the nursing profession is made out to toughen one up, knowing in the real world of nursing, one is dealing with life or death situation, it's better to not be discouraged by grades knowing what one learns today no matter how hard it took to learn it, can save a life tomorrow :-)
+disneychick8891 That's absolutely right! Can't be complacent, can't be content with mediocrity, and CAN NOT give up! "What one learns today can save a life tomorrow." That's why I love that quote so much: "One day a patient's life will be in your hands, so study like it." It's so true.
Dude this is exactly what I needed. Thanks Nurse Bass. I felt defeated in clinical and this literally gave me the joy to know that there are nursing students out there just like me studying with all that they have got. And absolutely I 100% agree that we should be studying to learn the material so we can take care of the patient to the best of our ability. To give our all as nurses for the few who need us the most.
Exactly! Its not about your grades. Its how being persistent and eager you are to learn all this things and be good in it .Especially when you are really working already and be molded more with your experiences.
Thanks so much for this video!! I've been feeling crappy about my last exam grade and have been questioning if I'll be a good nurse at the end of this road. I needed this message. Thanks!
current you give me more courage to move on nursing is not about grade, not about competition, is about leaning and you are capable to deliver what you have learn in a good manner without error
Man I was sitting here studying and on the verge of tears and decided to take a break and I'm glad i did. Thank you for the encouragement! This motivates me to keep pushing forward! Def sharing with my entire class!
I made straight A's in my freshman & sophomore years, went into clinical with a 4.0. That changed SO fast when I got to that clinical sequence! It's a whole different style of learning and the curve is steep. I will likely finish this semester with only one A-in an elective! It is discouraging but I am confident that I'm still going to be a good nurse. You're so right, the letter on the paper does NOT define the nurse! Thanks for sharing this bit of encouragement :-)
+JT Squared No problem at all! You're welcome! Just keep studying hard and learning the material. You'll see it all pay off when you're in the field practicing, and that's where it matters; not on a piece of paper. :)
Thank you so very much for your video. It actually brought tears to my eyes because I struggled so much through nursing school before graduating. May God bless you my friend
True story. Never once has any of my patients or their families asked what my grades were or how I did in school--who cares anyway!? Patients and their families only want you to be competent, want to make sure that you care for them and have compassion. Thanks for posting this Nurse Bass!
Wow I seriously needed this! I'm in my first year and have been barely making it. It is a little discouraging to see my grades after knowing how much work I truly put into it. God bless bro! Really appreciate your videos :)
+Cristina Arroyo It's no problem at all! I'm really glad that the video was helpful for you! Just keep on studying hard, and learning that material. All of the rest will fall into place. Make adjustments where necessary, meet with instructors during office times if needed. Just keep your head up and keep GRINDING! :)
I am taking bio 101 as a pre req for nursing took my midterm and I got a C. I was so sad to the point of crying because I was studying so hard I would even meet up with my professor and ask for extra help. I just know I have to keep pushing and try harder to reach the goal of helping people in the future! Thank you for this video I needed it! 😊
+Melanie Mejia No problem at all Melanie! I know that it's such a struggle, but it will definitely get easier as you get used to the exams and adjusting studying techniques. Just keep pushing forward and studying hard! It will all come in time. Best of luck to you! :D
The best video I could find. Just today I took an ECG test and got an 17/26. I studied for a week, day and night just to get that. So thank you for your words of wisdom!!! I know now that I can do this. Greetings from Puerto Rico! 😊
Thank you SO much for this! I've been so discouraged lately because I'm failing my A&P course to get into my nursing program.... It's been so hard because it's like no matter how hard I try and study my grades just don't pay off... BUT, I'm not going to give up because I know God wants me to be a nurse and He'll help me through the rough patches! Thanks again for the encouragement!
+Audrey S You're very welcome! I'm sorry to hear about the rough go that you've been having in Anatomy and Physiology but I hope that you are able to turn it around get going on the right path! :D
This definitely encouraged me as I finish up my prerequisites for RT school. Although I'm not a nursing major I really respect and admire what you and nurse murse are doing here.
+johanne abraham Aw, well thank you very much Johanne. That really means a lot. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and to leave me this wonderful comment! Good luck in your studies and preparation for RT school! We've got this!
It's really hard to do well in nursing school. I'm usually a 4.0 student, but each semester my mark gets lower and lower. In term 3 I got a 3.57, and in term 4 I got a 3.33. And the marks getting lower and lower each term is normal in nursing school. In term five and six, we've already gotten used to it.
Thank u Nurse Bass!! I'm in the lvn program and there r a lot of tines that our exams have material from previous and post exams, material we have not gone over and our exams have questions we don't understand BC of grammatical and spelling errors. its very difficult and challenging and we all get discouraged, but were still keeping the faith ☺
+Lorena Espinoza Yea, I've definitely seen my fair share of those sorts of things for sure. All you can really do is keep your head down and keep pounding away at the material!!
Dude this just happened today when I got one of my exams back. Scared the hell out of me and I just feel beat cause I studied for 8 days for that exam and still failed it. This brought me out of my little slump today. Thanks brother.
+Raymond Babcock No problem. It's just one of those things that you have to work through. It sucks at the time, and we'll spend a couple of hours or days pulling ourselves out of that slump, but we HAVE to work through it and let it go so we can prepare for the next one! Good luck on your next one!
Thank you so much for this video. I've just wrote my patho final for second year and I've been studying for 2 weeks yet still got a grade I was not hoping for. This helped me so much 😊
Just found your YT channel and it's great. 15 year O.R. and E.R nurse here. You're words are inspiring and so true. One of the things we used to say as we struggled through the JOB that is nursing school was... "what do you call a nurse with a C average?"..............A nurse! Thanks for giving all those making this amazing career their own some encouragement and compassion. You're going to be an amazing RN. Welcome. P.S. male nurse here too... HIGH FIVE
In the real world, all medical facilities are not gonna judge a potential employee on stuff like grades in school, or how many times the nurse took the NCLEX. What matters is can the nurse practice patient care safely. That's what matters. I struggled in nursing school & took the NCLEX exam 6 times. It's been 11 years since I've been a nurse & I'm one of the best nurses in my job.
That's what happened my first prerequisite psychology class! But it was an online summer class. Won't ever do that again lol. I studied, did my homework and still wasn't doing that well. I'm gonna keep trying
Nurse Bass thank you thank you thank you for making this video! I am currently in nursing school and I completely agree with every word you said. I recently heard a comment that put a bad taste in my mouth. A girl in my cohort who always gets As was talking to another student who is a C student and she told her " Is school getting easier or am I just really smart?" I was besides myself! How rude and obnoxious! I know the girl is getting Cs but she works very hard for them. I could tell she felt bad about that comment so I immediately told her that it's while being on the floor that she will shine. She's passing just like the rest of us and that's all that matters! Thank you for reminding everyone that even Cs get degrees!
+sunshinemari081 Yea, that's just a matter of being inconsiderate and that's unfortunate. But hey, we all just have to keep our heads up and keep moving forward. Keep studying hard, continue putting the hours into our studies and practice, and watch it all pay off in the end when we get that license. Thanks for the comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
Thank you for the reminder and perfect timing. I just took an exam yesterday and got a C. I was very disappointed because I studied my butt off. When going over exam, I realized I did know the material but I made silly mistakes because I didnt read the question correctly. I know I can do this and I know in my heart that I will pass and get better at reading this tricky questions. Great video like always.
+Melissa Naranjo Thank you very much! :) Yea, as long as you're learning the material and actually know it, that's all that matters. All of those test-taking skills and whatnot will come with time. In the meantime, just focus on absorbing that material! :D
This is a great video really gives me encouragement because I don't hear a lot of good things about nursing...I am still preparing my heart to become a nurse 😊
Oh my god, I am so very relieved to hear a real nurse say this, on my first day of my Anatomy and Physiology 1 class my professor, who is a former ER surgeon, said how you have to make A's and B's in order to be able to go where you want to go as a nurse or in any other health care profession. So I have almost been stressing myself to get my grade back to a B because right now I am at a 76 C, I'm not saying I am going to start slacking off but now I don't feel I have to be so hard on myself just for having the C.
Thanks for sharing..I'm in my first semester if nursing school and my first grade was great, my second grade just was horrible. I wanted to quit two weeks in.. But I made this far and I will be happy with a C.. I needed this video.
Thank you so much. I really needed this today, especially after spending all day and all night in agony over a stupid midterm that I had just taken yesterday that I had studied so hard for. 😀💉🖤👠
Thank you for this! I’ve been beating myself up because I have a B in anatomy and if I don’t do good on my lab practical I might get a C. I’ve been thinking there’s something wrong with me, but turns out my professor is actually just really hard and doesn’t let everyone’s know what will be on tests. Glad to know one C doesn’t mean I’m not cut out to be a nurse (:
People worry to much about grades nowadays just want to stand out and feel like they are smarter, but in the end they just are good test takers. in the end when you ask a question in clinical they don't know because they just memorized content for the test and didn't really apply the knowledge. The ones who know the most are the ones who take the time to study and actually learn the material. who cares if you barely pass, as long as you get the degree and license you should feel proud, because in real life situations what you learned will make you a better nurse for your patients, families, and yourself. learned from experience, keep studying and grades are just a another label.
+RN Scrub I couldn't agree more. Learn the material and retain it. That is what is most important for school and your career. Many programs say that Nursing School is preparing you to pass the NCLEX. I think that's a bad way to view it. We should look at it as Nursing School is preparing us for our future careers. We shouldn't be studying to pass a test, we should be studying to save lives. All of the rest is just background noise. :)
waow that gave me tears man ;) i study nursing here in Lithuania (European union country)there are just 5 students in the english nursing program and i score average 75% but others score wild ,by copying and alot'a exaggerating stuff..but i learn what im supposed to and the native language too lol,i know i can be the best..
Nurse Bass I am a pre-nursing student...... applying this August to the RN program.......... I am weak in math.... chemistry...... microbiology........ but..... putting the work... time..... and effort to get decent grades........ this vlog has motivated and inspired me to persevere!!!.... Thank you konichiwa50
I know the Lord is using you!!! Sharing this with my friends as we've all had our share of frustrations and disappointments after exams. Thank you for your honesty.
Hello sir! I'm so down lately. I had multiple emotional breakdown. I'm so discouraged cause I failed our chem exam even thou I studied much. This video helps me a lot to move forward and cope up gradually. Thank u so much. Please do make more. So insping ❤❤❤
Ashley D., I can't directly reply but hopefully this comment finds you! I'm glad you really enjoyed the video and thank you so much for the compliment! I'm def going to continue putting out great material for you guys to uplift and inspire others. :D
@Nurse Bass, I just wanted to say Thank you! for your videos which are filled with positivity and encouragement. This videos really help me a lot. I wish a great happy new year 2018.
thank you for this video! I am just making the bare minimum and i feel like a failure because of it. I love working with patients and people but feel terrible because my grades suck.
+Marlis Jacobi Just keep doing the only thing you can do.....study. You can only control what YOU do. The rest will work itself out :) Good luck to you!
+Naomi Reiff That's exactly right. There is a quote I love and if you haven't seen my other videos, I've said it quite a few times. "One day patient's lives will be in your hands. Study like it." That's what learning all of this material is for. The grades are okay, but the knowledge for your patient's sake is what really matters. But don't get me wrong now, do your very best in getting those grades. Because if you plan on pursuing future degrees in Nursing, you're going to need them :)
+Elena Alvarez Aw. I'm sorry to hear that things aren't going so well right now. But I'm glad the video was able to help you out a little bit. And I meant every word! One bad test, one bad grade, one bad whatever doesn't define who you are as a future Nurse. You just have to keep plugging away, taking it one day at a time and grinding until you make it! Best of luck to you!
+M 143 Lol unfortunately I don't. All that I really are like, one or two of my 'weekly' videos where I discussed things that I was experiencing and getting to see on my OB rotation.
I really wanted to hear more of this, no matter how I study I never get an A or B. During after exam review thats where I go crazy like even things I know I just missed. I have my final coming up I don't know how it will go. Please pray for me.
Yeah, it's a time-tested truth. I'm sorry to hear about the demotivating evaluation system over there. At the end of the day, the knowledge to care for your future patients is most important :D
Going to my second semester which I am going to my first clinical placement here in Toronto. I am doing advance reading and i am still getting C or B marks. I am so nervous! Thanks for the video, Brother!
This is what I needed to hear today. Lift my spirit with some word of encouragement, it's so true. Grades do not define us and pt's don't care of our grades, they just want us to be able to care for them respectfully, their family will so much appreciate it. We will encounter so many obstacles on the way, we just need to learn how to recognize it and beat it out of the way, so it will never be again the obstacle it once was. We fall and we get up and we keep trying until we get there. We Do Not give up, we are Not Quitters, We are soon to be NURSES! 👍😉
+Tina Ortiz That's exactly correct. We are soon to be Nurses, and all of our journeys are different. But at the end of the day, all that matters is that you're an awesome Nurse taking care of your patients properly! >:D
+Ron Cerbito I'm not really sure about LPN programs but I would just say to try and really crackdown on whatever remaining prerequisites you have and do your best to bang out straight As! Good luck to you!
+Crystal Barthelette Yep, our pass percentage is 78%. So I know what you mean by having that ultimatum. It's an added level of pressure. But that's why we have to shoot for the starts and not scrape by and settle for the bare minimum.
Cs get degrees!! no really. I have not had one employer ask me about my grades. Also my manager said for the new grad program, people already working at the hospital or your critical thinking and performance on the floor are more important. Some of the deans list people in my program can't explain anything but are really good test takers. How great are those As if you can't do patient teaching or perform on the floor.
Do you not need a 3.7-4.0 in order to get into nursing school? I have had so many people tell me I need to get straight A's in order to even 'think' about being a nurse. I am kinda confused what you are telling me, it gets me so much good and a little less stress. But in order to get into the program do you not need that g.p.a?
It totally depends on the school's requirements, most schools require atleast 3.0 GPA. some require you to take pre-nursing entrance exams whereas some don't.
Marteemar7, I can't reply directly but hopefully this comment finds you! I really appreciate that! You're very welcome and thank you for sharing this video with your friends! I hope it helps them as well because we're all in this ride together and we all need the encouragement! Keep grinding!
To me a good nurse is made from good job training. The best nurses started with good mentors. If your just thrown to the wolves the after 3 days of orientation chances are you will be eaten alive and hate your job. Nurses need to be nurtured so they can grow.
+Dawn Hughes I really could not agree more with this. Especially your last sentence. I really think it is true of any job to be honest, but yes, I definitely agree.
Nah I'd rather have a nurse that was knowledgeable and safer. We can't consider someone a good nurse simply because they're kind and caring. The best nurses I've met were rough around the edges but knew their shit better than anyone else. But hey, whatever helps comfort C students.
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I agree!! I know a lot of great nurses who didn't make the best grades, but who are awesome nurses!!!! I also think that it is important to push yourself in study and learning nursing materials so you are able to keep your patients safe! Grades don't always mean how great or bad of a nurse you are!!!
+Ashley Adkins, RN Exactly. Just make sure you study the material and really absorb all that you can, that way you can really take care of your patients properly.
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C’s get degrees never heard that term, but I like it.
Great information Nurse Bass
Thanks buddy
This is me! I used to cry when I didn’t do as well on my exams. But, after a while I had to stop beating myself up because I am a single mom and had to commute 2xs longer than all of my peers. All of my other peers didn’t have the barriers I did but I am still here.
wow!!!! the timing of this video is perfect. this has been on my heart lately. We started clinicals a few weeks ago and this really hit home. Studying and taking test is much different than dealing with real patients. Just because you get A's, does not mean that you will be in good nurse and in vice versa. Some people are just better test takers than others. Thank you Nurse Bass! You do rock :D
I really appreciate this video. THANK YOU SO MUCH! I have been feeling down almost the whole semester, thinking that I am not good enough. But my desire to help people through this profession and people who believe in me have lifted me up and carried me through. Love, love, love this video!
This is great. I am currently an "A" student, but I am terrified of what my grades will be once my nursing classes start in May. My husband reminds asks me all the time, "what's the difference in a Doctor who finished first in his class, and the Doctor who finishes last in his class? Nothing, they are both Doctors". In our case it would be nurses of course. 😂
Perfect timing! Just got my mid-term grades. I was so disappointed. Pre-req made A's then start nursing school and making B's and C's. Talk about breaking down and crying, start wondering if I can do this then here's your video. Great encouragement! I know the material (so much info.) study like crazy! IT IS POSSIBLE and won't let grades define ME!
+Kay Dawson THAT'S RIGHT! Grades don't define you. Just keep grinding and keep putting in work to become a better YOU and a better NURSE. Good luck! I'm very glad you enjoyed the video!
This just touched my heart! I'm pre-nursing and have two classes left before I will apply next March. New subbie!
+Sam R Aw, well thank you. I'm happy you liked the video! Good luck with these final prerequisites and good luck with the application process. Make sure you really GRIND and do your best on those final pre-reqs. Thanks for subscribing and I'm glad to have you along for the ride! :DD
It's true! I knew my patho and my medications, but I always got tripped up on the test wording. Sometimes it's not even about your intelligence! It's just about anxiety and the pressure of doing well.
+TrueImmortality That's exactly right. There are so many other factors that go into testing. It doesn't mean that you don't know the information, and that's what's most important! :-)
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Yep! I'm an RN and have been one for a year! :)
Really needed this. I'm trying to stay positive. I feel like my best effort in nursing school is still not enough.
+Shaina Sensontic Well I'm glad that you found the video helpful. You just have to keep on grinding and keep on studying hard. It will get easier with time. As you get more used to the questioning and style of the exams. It just takes time :D
Hey Shaina,
I am in the same situation. I am working my behind off trying to stay afloat and get the good grades to pass. But everytime I hear my professor talk to me she says you are going to be a great nurse, you have such great bedside manner, your patients love you. But it is so frustrating that everyone else is getting these A's and B's and I am studying my ass off and I am getting the minimum and sometimes below. Each test that comes around, I unfortunately expect the worst and start thinking about what I should do if I fail out of school. But I won't quit now. But I am hoping that you made it since it has been a year.
Oh wow! You don't even know how much this video meant to me. I shared it with my friend in class. I know it will help her feel better as well. Thank you Nurse Bass so much for posting this video and for sharing your wonderful thoughts and feelings, as well as your knowledge with us! Susie C
Well I really am happy that this video touched you and that you shared it with your friend. I hope it truly helps whoever sees it. You're very welcome and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment :D
Uplifting video ! Everyone needs to see this video and know that it is not OVER! Grades are not who one is...the best thing is to focus on the prize no matter the grade, even if it means passing with all C's, hey, ...just don't give up and one will be FINE! the moment one gives up, then u can't even make that all C's. Truth is the nursing profession is made out to toughen one up, knowing in the real world of nursing, one is dealing with life or death situation, it's better to not be discouraged by grades knowing what one learns today no matter how hard it took to learn it, can save a life tomorrow :-)
+disneychick8891 That's absolutely right! Can't be complacent, can't be content with mediocrity, and CAN NOT give up! "What one learns today can save a life tomorrow." That's why I love that quote so much: "One day a patient's life will be in your hands, so study like it." It's so true.
Dude this is exactly what I needed. Thanks Nurse Bass. I felt defeated in clinical and this literally gave me the joy to know that there are nursing students out there just like me studying with all that they have got. And absolutely I 100% agree that we should be studying to learn the material so we can take care of the patient to the best of our ability. To give our all as nurses for the few who need us the most.
I’m watching this video two years later and this really touched my heart. You’re very inspiring and a leader to many of us. Thank you!
Exactly! Its not about your grades. Its how being persistent and eager you are to learn all this things and be good in it .Especially when you are really working already and be molded more with your experiences.
Yes indeed
Thanks so much for this video!! I've been feeling crappy about my last exam grade and have been questioning if I'll be a good nurse at the end of this road. I needed this message. Thanks!
+MsALCrespo You're very welcome!!! Keep your head up and keep pressing forward. Study, study, study, and you will be just fine! :D
current you give me more courage to move on
nursing is not about grade, not about competition, is about leaning and you are capable to deliver what you have learn in a good manner without error
Man I was sitting here studying and on the verge of tears and decided to take a break and I'm glad i did. Thank you for the encouragement! This motivates me to keep pushing forward! Def sharing with my entire class!
+Moye89 Haha, well that's awesome! Keep studying hard, and thank you very much! I would definitely appreciate the share! :D
I made straight A's in my freshman & sophomore years, went into clinical with a 4.0. That changed SO fast when I got to that clinical sequence! It's a whole different style of learning and the curve is steep. I will likely finish this semester with only one A-in an elective! It is discouraging but I am confident that I'm still going to be a good nurse. You're so right, the letter on the paper does NOT define the nurse! Thanks for sharing this bit of encouragement :-)
+JT Squared No problem at all! You're welcome! Just keep studying hard and learning the material. You'll see it all pay off when you're in the field practicing, and that's where it matters; not on a piece of paper. :)
Thank you so very much for your video. It actually brought tears to my eyes because I struggled so much through nursing school before graduating. May God bless you my friend
True story. Never once has any of my patients or their families asked what my grades were or how I did in school--who cares anyway!? Patients and their families only want you to be competent, want to make sure that you care for them and have compassion. Thanks for posting this Nurse Bass!
+Melissa Jo Smith EXACTLY! 100% couldn't agree more with you. You're welcome and thanks for commenting! :D
Wow I seriously needed this! I'm in my first year and have been barely making it. It is a little discouraging to see my grades after knowing how much work I truly put into it. God bless bro! Really appreciate your videos :)
+Cristina Arroyo It's no problem at all! I'm really glad that the video was helpful for you! Just keep on studying hard, and learning that material. All of the rest will fall into place. Make adjustments where necessary, meet with instructors during office times if needed. Just keep your head up and keep GRINDING! :)
I am taking bio 101 as a pre req for nursing took my midterm and I got a C. I was so sad to the point of crying because I was studying so hard I would even meet up with my professor and ask for extra help. I just know I have to keep pushing and try harder to reach the goal of helping people in the future! Thank you for this video I needed it! 😊
+Melanie Mejia No problem at all Melanie! I know that it's such a struggle, but it will definitely get easier as you get used to the exams and adjusting studying techniques. Just keep pushing forward and studying hard! It will all come in time. Best of luck to you! :D
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The best video I could find. Just today I took an ECG test and got an 17/26. I studied for a week, day and night just to get that. So thank you for your words of wisdom!!! I know now that I can do this. Greetings from Puerto Rico! 😊
+Giselle M Vargas A Ayee, greetings to Puerto Rico!! Well thank you, and I'm happy you found the video helpful. You're very welcome! :D
So uplifting and needed during this week of midterms! Thanks!
+Ariana Escobedo No problem at all! I'm glad it was helpful! :)
Thank you SO much for this! I've been so discouraged lately because I'm failing my A&P course to get into my nursing program.... It's been so hard because it's like no matter how hard I try and study my grades just don't pay off... BUT, I'm not going to give up because I know God wants me to be a nurse and He'll help me through the rough patches! Thanks again for the encouragement!
+Audrey S You're very welcome! I'm sorry to hear about the rough go that you've been having in Anatomy and Physiology but I hope that you are able to turn it around get going on the right path! :D
This definitely encouraged me as I finish up my prerequisites for RT school. Although I'm not a nursing major I really respect and admire what you and nurse murse are doing here.
+johanne abraham Aw, well thank you very much Johanne. That really means a lot. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video and to leave me this wonderful comment! Good luck in your studies and preparation for RT school! We've got this!
+Nurse Bass my pleasure!
It's really hard to do well in nursing school. I'm usually a 4.0 student, but each semester my mark gets lower and lower. In term 3 I got a 3.57, and in term 4 I got a 3.33. And the marks getting lower and lower each term is normal in nursing school. In term five and six, we've already gotten used to it.
Thank u Nurse Bass!! I'm in the lvn program and there r a lot of tines that our exams have material from previous and post exams, material we have not gone over and our exams have questions we don't understand BC of grammatical and spelling errors. its very difficult and challenging and we all get discouraged, but were still keeping the faith ☺
+Lorena Espinoza Yea, I've definitely seen my fair share of those sorts of things for sure. All you can really do is keep your head down and keep pounding away at the material!!
I just cried!!! This is the most amazing video!!!!! Thank you so much for those words!!! I just shared this to my fellow nursing students!!!!!
+Danielle Fisher Haha awww. THANK YOU SO MUCH! You're so so so welcome! Thank you for the share and I'm glad you liked the video :DDD
Dude this just happened today when I got one of my exams back. Scared the hell out of me and I just feel beat cause I studied for 8 days for that exam and still failed it. This brought me out of my little slump today. Thanks brother.
+Raymond Babcock No problem. It's just one of those things that you have to work through. It sucks at the time, and we'll spend a couple of hours or days pulling ourselves out of that slump, but we HAVE to work through it and let it go so we can prepare for the next one! Good luck on your next one!
Thank you so much for this video. I've just wrote my patho final for second year and I've been studying for 2 weeks yet still got a grade I was not hoping for. This helped me so much 😊
Just found your YT channel and it's great. 15 year O.R. and E.R nurse here. You're words are inspiring and so true. One of the things we used to say as we struggled through the JOB that is nursing school was... "what do you call a nurse with a C average?"..............A nurse! Thanks for giving all those making this amazing career their own some encouragement and compassion. You're going to be an amazing RN. Welcome. P.S. male nurse here too... HIGH FIVE
+jms2905509 I really appreciate that. That means a lot. And I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you so much for making these videos. They are really uplifting and encouraging!
In the real world, all medical facilities are not gonna judge a potential employee on stuff like grades in school, or how many times the nurse took the NCLEX. What matters is can the nurse practice patient care safely. That's what matters. I struggled in nursing school & took the NCLEX exam 6 times. It's been 11 years since I've been a nurse & I'm one of the best nurses in my job.
+stressmuffin THANK YOU! PROOF that grades aren't everything. The journeys are different, but the end result is the same!
That's what happened my first prerequisite psychology class! But it was an online summer class. Won't ever do that again lol. I studied, did my homework and still wasn't doing that well. I'm gonna keep trying
Nurse Bass thank you thank you thank you for making this video! I am currently in nursing school and I completely agree with every word you said. I recently heard a comment that put a bad taste in my mouth. A girl in my cohort who always gets As was talking to another student who is a C student and she told her " Is school getting easier or am I just really smart?" I was besides myself! How rude and obnoxious! I know the girl is getting Cs but she works very hard for them. I could tell she felt bad about that comment so I immediately told her that it's while being on the floor that she will shine. She's passing just like the rest of us and that's all that matters! Thank you for reminding everyone that even Cs get degrees!
+sunshinemari081 Yea, that's just a matter of being inconsiderate and that's unfortunate. But hey, we all just have to keep our heads up and keep moving forward. Keep studying hard, continue putting the hours into our studies and practice, and watch it all pay off in the end when we get that license. Thanks for the comment and I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)
Love all your vids..I have a huge respect for you already but this did me in. This hit me hard. I'm in tears..I needed this
Thank you for the reminder and perfect timing. I just took an exam yesterday and got a C. I was very disappointed because I studied my butt off. When going over exam, I realized I did know the material but I made silly mistakes because I didnt read the question correctly.
I know I can do this and I know in my heart that I will pass and get better at reading this tricky questions. Great video like always.
+Melissa Naranjo Thank you very much! :) Yea, as long as you're learning the material and actually know it, that's all that matters. All of those test-taking skills and whatnot will come with time. In the meantime, just focus on absorbing that material! :D
This is a great video really gives me encouragement because I don't hear a lot of good things about nursing...I am still preparing my heart to become a nurse 😊
Oh my god, I am so very relieved to hear a real nurse say this, on my first day of my Anatomy and Physiology 1 class my professor, who is a former ER surgeon, said how you have to make A's and B's in order to be able to go where you want to go as a nurse or in any other health care profession. So I have almost been stressing myself to get my grade back to a B because right now I am at a 76 C, I'm not saying I am going to start slacking off but now I don't feel I have to be so hard on myself just for having the C.
+Nurse Bass Yes sir, thank you.
Thanks for sharing..I'm in my first semester if nursing school and my first grade was great, my second grade just was horrible. I wanted to quit two weeks in.. But I made this far and I will be happy with a C.. I needed this video.
+Belinda Parsons Well you're so very welcome. I'm really happy that this video was helpful and came just in time. Good luck!
Thank you so much. I really needed this today, especially after spending all day and all night in agony over a stupid midterm that I had just taken yesterday that I had studied so hard for.
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Thank you for this! I’ve been beating myself up because I have a B in anatomy and if I don’t do good on my lab practical I might get a C. I’ve been thinking there’s something wrong with me, but turns out my professor is actually just really hard and doesn’t let everyone’s know what will be on tests. Glad to know one C doesn’t mean I’m not cut out to be a nurse (:
People worry to much about grades nowadays just want to stand out and feel like they are smarter, but in the end they just are good test takers. in the end when you ask a question in clinical they don't know because they just memorized content for the test and didn't really apply the knowledge. The ones who know the most are the ones who take the time to study and actually learn the material. who cares if you barely pass, as long as you get the degree and license you should feel proud, because in real life situations what you learned will make you a better nurse for your patients, families, and yourself. learned from experience, keep studying and grades are just a another label.
+RN Scrub I couldn't agree more. Learn the material and retain it. That is what is most important for school and your career. Many programs say that Nursing School is preparing you to pass the NCLEX. I think that's a bad way to view it. We should look at it as Nursing School is preparing us for our future careers. We shouldn't be studying to pass a test, we should be studying to save lives. All of the rest is just background noise. :)
waow that gave me tears man ;) i study nursing here in Lithuania (European union country)there are just 5 students in the english nursing program and i score average 75% but others score wild ,by copying and alot'a exaggerating stuff..but i learn what im supposed to and the native language too lol,i know i can be the best..
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I am a pre-nursing student...... applying this August to the RN program.......... I am weak in math.... chemistry...... microbiology........ but..... putting the work... time..... and effort to get decent grades........
this vlog has motivated and inspired me to persevere!!!....
Thank you
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I know the Lord is using you!!! Sharing this with my friends as we've all had our share of frustrations and disappointments after exams. Thank you for your honesty.
Thank you so much for this video. I needed this today
Thanks I needed that, I know I will make it and be the best nurse I can be
Hello sir! I'm so down lately. I had multiple emotional breakdown. I'm so discouraged cause I failed our chem exam even thou I studied much. This video helps me a lot to move forward and cope up gradually. Thank u so much. Please do make more. So insping ❤❤❤
Ashley D., I can't directly reply but hopefully this comment finds you! I'm glad you really enjoyed the video and thank you so much for the compliment! I'm def going to continue putting out great material for you guys to uplift and inspire others. :D
I'm going to share this with a friend who is having a hard time and hopefully it helps him :)
+alovesherdoggie Awesome! Thank you and I hope it does help him! :D
@Nurse Bass, I just wanted to say Thank you! for your videos which are filled with positivity and encouragement. This videos really help me a lot. I wish a great happy new year 2018.
thank you for this video! I am just making the bare minimum and i feel like a failure because of it. I love working with patients and people but feel terrible because my grades suck.
+Marlis Jacobi Just keep doing the only thing you can do.....study. You can only control what YOU do. The rest will work itself out :) Good luck to you!
Amazing video. Really needed to hear that. :)
Nice background music. ha. Great video buddy. Agreed!
+NurseMurse Haha. I decided to switch it up. Thanks man!
Oh my I needed this! I needed this reminder to focus on the material and learn it for my patients. I don't have to kill myself to keep my 3.69 GPA.
+Naomi Reiff That's exactly right. There is a quote I love and if you haven't seen my other videos, I've said it quite a few times. "One day patient's lives will be in your hands. Study like it." That's what learning all of this material is for. The grades are okay, but the knowledge for your patient's sake is what really matters. But don't get me wrong now, do your very best in getting those grades. Because if you plan on pursuing future degrees in Nursing, you're going to need them :)
Amazing video. Really needed to hear that. 😊
thank you so much this came at the perfect time I had a breakdown today about my grades thank you so much this video was do helpful
+Elena Alvarez Aw. I'm sorry to hear that things aren't going so well right now. But I'm glad the video was able to help you out a little bit. And I meant every word! One bad test, one bad grade, one bad whatever doesn't define who you are as a future Nurse. You just have to keep plugging away, taking it one day at a time and grinding until you make it! Best of luck to you!
Great advice. Do you have any videos on maternity?
+M 143 Lol unfortunately I don't. All that I really are like, one or two of my 'weekly' videos where I discussed things that I was experiencing and getting to see on my OB rotation.
Ok :)
A very nice message
+schoolshow94 Thank you!
I really wanted to hear more of this, no matter how I study I never get an A or B. During after exam review thats where I go crazy like even things I know I just missed. I have my final coming up I don't know how it will go. Please pray for me.
I hope everything goes well for you my friend! :D
Not really, but thanks.
Man, your video is 8 y.o. but even today it's totally valid. I study nursing in Finland and the evaluation system steals students motivation a lot.
Yeah, it's a time-tested truth. I'm sorry to hear about the demotivating evaluation system over there. At the end of the day, the knowledge to care for your future patients is most important :D
Very well said!!! 😊
+laskasaurusrex Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Going to my second semester which I am going to my first clinical placement here in Toronto. I am doing advance reading and i am still getting C or B marks. I am so nervous! Thanks for the video, Brother!
Start of microbiology yesterday this video is awesome
Thank you brother 👍
This is what I needed to hear today. Lift my spirit with some word of encouragement, it's so true. Grades do not define us and pt's don't care of our grades, they just want us to be able to care for them respectfully, their family will so much appreciate it. We will encounter so many obstacles on the way, we just need to learn how to recognize it and beat it out of the way, so it will never be again the obstacle it once was. We fall and we get up and we keep trying until we get there. We Do Not give up, we are Not Quitters, We are soon to be NURSES! 👍😉
+Tina Ortiz That's exactly correct. We are soon to be Nurses, and all of our journeys are different. But at the end of the day, all that matters is that you're an awesome Nurse taking care of your patients properly! >:D
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my gpa is 2 .00 range and am losing hope if I can get in the a LPN program.
+Ron Cerbito I'm not really sure about LPN programs but I would just say to try and really crackdown on whatever remaining prerequisites you have and do your best to bang out straight As! Good luck to you!
So very true!!!! Great video!!!
+NursePosh Thanks a lot NursePosh :))
This video was encouraging. Thank you. Keep making videos lol
I get where you're coming from, but in the school I attend we need a minimum of 80% to pass, anything below is considered a fail, no exceptions.
+Crystal Barthelette Yep, our pass percentage is 78%. So I know what you mean by having that ultimatum. It's an added level of pressure. But that's why we have to shoot for the starts and not scrape by and settle for the bare minimum.
Yes I agree! More is best in this case. The more we learn, the more efficient we can be.
You are awesome!
Cs get degrees!! no really. I have not had one employer ask me about my grades. Also my manager said for the new grad program, people already working at the hospital or your critical thinking and performance on the floor are more important. Some of the deans list people in my program can't explain anything but are really good test takers. How great are those As if you can't do patient teaching or perform on the floor.
I got a 65 on respritory I felt so stupid till I saw this
cool watch too.
+Rhoda Wanjiru Thank you!!
I liked it before I saw the whole video. I can't agree more!!
+Natalie P Haha, now that's love! I appreciate that!
Do you not need a 3.7-4.0 in order to get into nursing school? I have had so many people tell me I need to get straight A's in order to even 'think' about being a nurse. I am kinda confused what you are telling me, it gets me so much good and a little less stress. But in order to get into the program do you not need that g.p.a?
I'm at a community college and you need a 2.5 gpa but it also depends on the school you're going to attend.
It totally depends on the school's requirements, most schools require atleast 3.0 GPA. some require you to take pre-nursing entrance exams whereas some don't.
I studied hard but I couldn't get A , .
Nursing School is a beast. It happens my friend!
Omg so true! Great vid!!!!
:D Thank youuuu. Happy you enjoyed it!
Thanks bro
Sorry...i can't help but notice how handsome you are ... starting my first nursing block in August your videos are very helpful!
Haha I appreciate that. Happy to hear the videos are helping!
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Marteemar7, I can't reply directly but hopefully this comment finds you! I really appreciate that! You're very welcome and thank you for sharing this video with your friends! I hope it helps them as well because we're all in this ride together and we all need the encouragement! Keep grinding!
So do good grades make bad nurses?
+Allison Hogue depends on the person
why did i just only found you now? 😂 great videos anyway. ☺
+Pinky Hayudini Lol who knows! But I'm glad you did :) Thank you!
To me a good nurse is made from good job training. The best nurses started with good mentors. If your just thrown to the wolves the after 3 days of orientation chances are you will be eaten alive and hate your job. Nurses need to be nurtured so they can grow.
+Dawn Hughes I really could not agree more with this. Especially your last sentence. I really think it is true of any job to be honest, but yes, I definitely agree.
great vid
+Dreadhead Ki Thanks a lot! I'm happy you liked it!
Nah I'd rather have a nurse that was knowledgeable and safer. We can't consider someone a good nurse simply because they're kind and caring. The best nurses I've met were rough around the edges but knew their shit better than anyone else. But hey, whatever helps comfort C students.
God bless you nurse B. You're eyes are so beautiful I was tempted to ask you to marry me.lol
Amazing video. Really needed to hear that. 😊
+Maribel Gavina Thank you so much. I'm thankful you liked it.