You guys, I need a cheerleader, please.

[vicky]

I got 100% on my nursing final.
Which is fantastic.

Except for the fact that I failed one test. Which took me from a B to a C+ in this class.

I need a B to stay in the nursing program.


I failed the test because this girl in my class sitting directly next to me was having a panic attack, cussing, and crying for the last half hour of an hour long test. I was distracted, and then panicked myself. I was not able to complete the test. I waited until I saw my professor in person to talk to her about it instead of emailing right away. My fault for not telling her right away. She was not able to do anything for me because I waited an entire weekend.


I now have to wait until 2:30 to speak to her and find out what I can do next. I had to withdraw last semester after my miscarriage, so I cannot take this class again. I'm not sure what is in store for me.

I'm giving my all to keep it together. But I've been wandering around school for an hour, and I still have 45 minutes left before I can speak with her.

I called my therapist and he said he would write a note for me. But saying what? That I'm OCD? ADD? How would it help me in hindsight? And would it be more detrimental?


But you guys. I got 100% on my final. In a class I wasn't even sure I could pass.
 

Thank you if you've read this all. I'm still trying not to cry.

[Deleted]

I am sorry Vicky, that sounds really stressful. That is amazing that you got a 100% on your test. You deserve to be in that program and I am sure they will see that.

GOOD LUCK!

[sparkythelawyer]

Hang in there, kiddo. Pulling for you.

[Jalapeñomel]

I bet you will be ok as long as you talk to them. Good luck!

[fuckyourcouch]

are you really close? like, 79 instead of 80? or 75?

i really hope she works with you. i don't know how the letter from your therapist might help in hindsight, but maybe if you contacted the office at your university about it they could help?

[shoeless]

I'm sorry Vicky I would emphasis that the 100% on the final should be proof that you did/are able to learn the material.

[ering1115]

With a 100% on your test, and talking to her even if it was a week later, you might be able to get some class participation points out of her when you explain the situation. All of it. I graded purely objectively but I always had class participation at 5% so I could to a subjective nudge if I needed to get someone over the hump.

Good luck!

[sake]

Ok, don't cry. Try to take deep breaths. It will be ok. I think that you should sit down with her and explain to her again that you were extremely distracted by the girl, and tell her that you can bring in a doctors note stating that you have anxiety and ADD, or whatever it is that you have, or need to say you have to get this taken care of.

My question is WHY did the teacher not notice the girl cussing, crying and having a panic attack? That sounds like a distractor for a lot of people, and she should have dealt with it when it occurred.

If she is not helpful, I would consider going to her supervisor or the dean or something.

Good luck girl! You're in my thoughts!

[vicky]

Jun 5, 2013 12:48:28 GMT -5 Que? said:

I'm just really going to hope that your professor allows you to retake the test. I hope your other test score and your overall performance works in your favor.

I'm not sure why they allowed that girl to disrupt the test like that.

The proctor said it wasn't as bad as I'm making it out to be. But it was. She was quietly saying to herself "Oh god, I'm going to die. I'm going to fucking die. I can't do this" over and over.

The proctor did calm her down at the 15 minute mark, but even so, she kept talking to herself. Just because it wasn't loud enough for the proctor to hear doesn't mean it didn't happen.

[Kit]

I hope the instructor lets you retake it! Calmly explain the situation and hopefully she sees things for what they are (distracting neighbor), considering you got 100% on the final.

Keep us posted!

[vicky]

Jun 5, 2013 12:50:36 GMT -5 fuckyourcouch said:

are you really close? like, 79 instead of 80? or 75?

i really hope she works with you. i don't know how the letter from your therapist might help in hindsight, but maybe if you contacted the office at your university about it they could help?

I'm at a 78.7%.  The test that pulled me down was a 62, but it was worth 20% of my grade.


There is no class participation. It's purely your test average.

[vicky]

Jun 5, 2013 12:51:04 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

((((vicky)))) Awesome job on the final! Keep your chin up. I hope your professor can work with you on this.

I'm always happy to be your cheerleader! I'll shake my pom poms for you.

I love you <3

[fuckyourcouch]

Jun 5, 2013 12:54:42 GMT -5 vicky said:

Jun 5, 2013 12:50:36 GMT -5 fuckyourcouch said:

are you really close? like, 79 instead of 80? or 75?

i really hope she works with you. i don't know how the letter from your therapist might help in hindsight, but maybe if you contacted the office at your university about it they could help?

I'm at a 78.7%.  The test that pulled me down was a 62, but it was worth 20% of my grade.


There is no class participation. It's purely your test average.

if you were my student and you aced the final and that grade was an anomaly, i would bump you 1 point, which would put you at a B.  i did that for a few students to go from B to A or fail to passing.  It all depended if they came to class and actually tried versus screwing around all semester and then panicking and expecting concessions.  fingers crossed for you  (heart)

[vicky]

Jun 5, 2013 12:57:51 GMT -5 @booby said:

listen, i don't want to be tough on you, b/c you are awesome....BUT. let's be real. there's a lot of mistakes made on your part (rather, let's call them learning experiences). you could have complained in the exam to the proctor, asked to be moved, talked to your prof right away. i know you recognize this, but it's these things that might not help your case. i do hope that your prof can work with you to find a solution.

what would happen if you can't repeat the class? would you have to change programs? are you a nursing major?

I know. I was a dipshit. That's why I have no idea what is in store for me.

I'm a nursing major. I'd be out of the program. I don't think the C+ would prevent me from getting in somewhere else, but I doubt I'd be able to get anywhere for the fall. Basically, I'll have wasted two years.

[fuckyourcouch]

Jun 5, 2013 13:09:14 GMT -5 Que? said:

Ok, let's just slow down and get through this waiting for the professor part. How much time do we have left?
Where the fuck are all the gif people?

sorry i was busy dancing

[vicky]

Ha. Thanks @quesera. 10 more minutes. My stomach hurts.

[Deleted]

Now that we have that out of the way, I would emphasize that you are very close to the B. I would also point out that you got a 100% (GREAT JOB!!!!!) and use that as a way of pointing out that you do know the material. Keep calm...whatever happens will be ok. It WILL work out in the end. (((hugs)))

[annyong]

Aww, vicky, I'm so sorry. If I was your professor, I'd absolutely bump your grade. I hope you two can work something out.

[annyong]

Also, you can be your own great-haired cheerleader.

[fuckyourcouch]

[fuckyourcouch]

[julez]

Sending you lots and lots of good thoughts. I really hope that she can work with you on this.

[vicky]

She's late. I'm waiting outside of her office and I'm shaking in my Birkenstocks.

[mbcdefg]

I'm surprised that they'd even consider letting someone who has a panic attack over a written test try to become a nurse.

I mean, I totally get that you can't control a panic attack and it doesn't make you a bad/stupid/irresponsible person ... but when other people's lives are on the line, that's not a good thing.

[ax2]

Ugh, she would be. Prolonging the agony. YOU'VE GOT THIS!

[iamgrace]

sending good vibes!

[mbcdefg]

Jun 5, 2013 13:46:22 GMT -5 @booby said:

Jun 5, 2013 13:36:55 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

I'm surprised that they'd even consider letting someone who has a panic attack over a written test try to become a nurse.

I mean, I totally get that you can't control a panic attack and it doesn't make you a bad/stupid/irresponsible person ... but when other people's lives are on the line, that's not a good thing.

well, i think nurses, doctors and all health care professionals should never have any physical or mental illness.  i mean, they are supposed to be taking care of us...they can't be sick or injured ever! our lives are on the line.

I'm not saying that someone with an injury or illness should be automatically disqualified from certain jobs. I AM saying that they need to complete the requirements of those jobs. If you're prone to panic attacks but can keep them under control at the workplace, fine - I'd be concerned with how this girl is going to face the stress of working in a hospital if she's unable to complete a written test because of the stress associated with it.

[Deleted]

Good luck Vicky.

[vicky]

Still waiting.

I've never had a panic attack while working with patients. Or as a teacher. Or as an assistant psychologist. I'm aces in client care.

Purely in testing situations for some reason.

I just sat on the floor outside her office. I must look nuts.

[saraandmichael]

just be super honest and open with your teacher. you may be surprised by their response.

and fuck yeah! you got a 100!