My Testimony | I failed nursing school!

In this video I detail my struggles with college. I share my christian upbringing, straying from the church, taking a path toward destruction, and eventually being drawn back in. This led to my biggest and most illogical successes that can only be attributed to faith. I pray that this video blesses you and gives you the uplift that you need to face your current battles!
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[@sahmuhtoo3961]

Today, I failed the last semester of my nursing school final exam by 3 points so I won't be graduating. I felt so devastated. I believe that God has a bigger plan for me.

[@ByTheShepards]

SahMu Htoo my goodness. By so little! I’m so sorry that happened to you but honestly YOU ARE RIGHT! God does have a bigger plan. One better than you could ever fathom. He truly does work everything out for our good. Stay faithful sister ❤️ the plan will reveal itself in His timing

[@MariaGarcia-uv7zj]

Sahmu i failed an LPN class by a .9 from a 76% and i have to retake the class, i thought of dropping out but i thought of it and im ready to retake this class and still graduate this year

[@UfuomaNoire]

I failed my class by 1 point about 2 weeks ago. I’m hurt, but I know God has a plan. I just have to turn to him. We are in this together and I want you to know that God for you like no other. I will be waiting for your testimony boo. God bless.

[@julianacheriza1575]

Once you fail you have to start over!!

[@hannacortez1111]

SahMu Htoo can you retake? So sorry keep pushing forward

[@ninarose3003]

I scored 46% on my first nursing test. lol I got through it tho 💜🙏 But now , I’m a pediatric nurse level one trauma 🙏Dreams do come true. Thanks for sharing your journey. Xoxo Nurse Nina

[@ByTheShepards]

Nina Rose this is exactly what people need to hear to keep at it. Thanks for your transparency 😊

[@bellasadventure.s]

Just scored 56% which is a fail and I’m devastated.. 😔

[@Hummingbird554]

I cried through this video because I was praying 10min before I opened KZbin. I had a little bit of a breakdown lol I was asking God to give me a sign that I COULD get through this and pursue my nursing career because I felt as if I was not intelligent enough. Then Your video pops up. I didn’t search anything, it was just right there in the main screen. God works in mysterious ways and I truly believe his message was sent through you. Thank you for your video. ❤️

[@msellisthecalmrn170]

Hey Julianna, my name is Larah and I'm a new RN, and my journey to nursing school took me 6+ years and I questioned if nursing was for me. I created a KZbin channel where I talk about nursing...the most recent video I created talks about why we should never give up on our nursing dreams. Check it out and reach out if you need any encouragement: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anOUoIhundGMrdU

[@franciscoaviles6499]

Same here. I’m trying to complete all my nursing prerequisites so I can apply for the RN program. And this video was the first video that popped up on my feed. That’s is what you call the Lord working to get to us.

[@bstarkey317]

@@msellisthecalmrn170 Thank You for this comment. I just saw this and it really spoke to me. I’m doing my pre requisites for Nursing and I just feel like an ultimate failure sometimes. I know that nursing is for me, and I know that no matter how long it takes the work will pay off.

[@its_flavorlicious5842]

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[@carom5978]

He picks us up after all our failures..each and every time. God is good!

[@ByTheShepards]

So so good!

[@sheaNERD]

Thanks for sharing xo. I failed in school my first semester when I when to university. My mother verbally abused me so much that I wanted to commit suicide. Even when I tried going back in the spring to community college I was so depressed that I failed again and then that fall I went to another private school and ended up having to come home because it was too expensive after one semester. I stayed home for a year and half working then I went back to community college to do my prerequisite for nursing. She would call me brain dead and stupid but I kept progressing. At one point I was ready to transfer and I wanted to apply for a full scholarship and I needed her tax information to show that I wasn’t financially able to pay on my own and she wouldn’t give it to me and I had to stop the whole application process. I was devastated. But then God showed me another full scholarship that I could apply to and I did and I got it! So many people were telling me about only having 3% chance of getting it but I knew God had other plans. Even when I was in nursing school my mom or dad never called to ask me about the tuition even though they knew there was a monthly fee of $699. They didn’t even ask how I was able to eat or afford to take uber every day to school and clinical and it hurts me so bad. I’m so happy that I graduated in June from nursing school and that my dad was very proud of me. My mom wasn’t happy and it hurts. She was saying how it took me so many years to finish school and that I’m not the only person that graduated from nursing school. She was also mad about me leaving for vacation the night of graduation but I wanted to reward myself for completing nursing school. I’m currently studying for my nclex and I’ll be taking it next month. I feel so blessed despite what I’ve been through. I’ll continue to succeed, God willing.

[@ByTheShepards]

Wow. I’m so sorry you had to endure all of that but I could jump for joy at hearing you still made it out successfully! God is so good! I wish you the best with your NCLEX and I pray you’re seeking mental health help. It sounds so clear to me that your mother’s treatment toward you is displaced & has more to do with her life experiences than her relationship with you. I pray that she also seeks the help she needs & gets the healing I know God can provide. But for now...focus on killing those boards sister!

[@LaUrAadventureSeeker]

Congratulations on finishing nursing school and good luck with your nclex exam. I am only at the beginning of my nursing journey (year 1 nursing student). I hope that I too will graduate nursing school (2023) and pass the nclex exam. Well wishes, and all the best in your nursing career.

[@sheaNERD]

LAURA is SOMEWHERE thanks. I just recently passed my nclex exam. You too will complete nursing school and pass your nclex just pray and remember your end goal xo.

[@gloriadorrough1718]

Sorry that happened to you. Sometimes parents have the high expectations of theirs that they want you to meet. However, it is your journey and you don't have to have the same path as everybody. I am 50 and I am getting all of the motivation from these young nurses about the good bad and the ugly. I am so tired of people talking about they made it. What if they didn't make It? What is NEXT is the real testimony. It is not going to be easy for me. I need to know what to do if I did fail, if I did get kicked out. Thank you ladies for sharing. I am going to nursing school. I am a CNA and I have to level up. Thank you Father God for advance help.in Jesus Name

[@sheaNERD]

Gloria Dorrough yes I understand but sometimes those expectations are unrealistic and very toxic to the point where if they were faced with those same expectations they would likely fail too. If you fail don’t give up!!! I failed school 3 times (even at the private school my grades were terrible because I knew that I wouldn’t be able to come back)..I just kept on praying and adjusting my studying/sleeping/learning habits. I had to change everything even my mindset. If you fail don’t stay down for too long. Just think of your next move like transferring to another nursing program or retaking that class again. If you want something so bad you will never let it get to a point where you will be in danger of failing. My scholarship depended upon me passing every single class and I knew that my mother and everybody would abuse me and laugh if I didn’t pass. I also knew that I wouldn’t be able to depend on her or anyone for anything because they didn’t even ask about my tuition bill etc. also, don’t feel like you’re too old to be in school you can do it!

[@kaylatrausch1394]

Christians in healthcare make a world of a difference! Thank you for sharing your story! 💛

[@ByTheShepards]

❣️❣️❣️

[@rodlynknights7958]

I love your testimony. I'm currently in nursing school and I will not let go of God.

[@ByTheShepards]

Rodlyn Knights hold onto Him tightly! Best wishes to you

[@mariahmills328]

I just failed my first semester of nursing school by .10 of a point... I met with the head of the department and she wouldn't budge with rounding my grade. I worked so hard and did everything I could to pass but in the end, it wasn't enough. Towards the middle of the course I got very close with God and the church, I know he is on my side and that this happened for a reason... I'm not sure what the reason is but it's part of his plan. Thanks for sharing your testimony, now I don't feel so alone. All of my classmates and friends moved on without me and it's a bit discouraging but I know the Lord is on my side! Happy holidays to you and congrats on all of your success! :)

[@cocodanielle]

Mariah Mills I know how you feel. I failed my third semester by 0.3 points and they won’t budge for me either. God has bigger and better plans for us! Don’t give up!

[@lydwinaofschiedam2685]

I’m a nursing professor. It seems cruel to students, but your instructors have to set very clear standards for success in nursing coursework. When you do graduate, you’ll understand how important nurses and how much you must know to keep your patients safe. Your instructors are responsible for graduating only students who are ready to take state boards (NCLEX) and who are most likely to take intelligent safe care of vulnerable patients. That’s our job responsibility. Think about whether you’d like to be taken care of by a nurse who argued their way through passing a course when they hadn’t achieved the standards. It’s frustrating and depressing, but you’ll make it. Take the opportunity of repeating a course to learn everything you can about that course material. Learning is never useless.

[@juliennegeneus3565]

@@lydwinaofschiedam2685 oh please there’s professors who don’t give a damn and make the course more difficult than it is

[@livelovelaugh1910]

You have a beautiful story 💕 I also failed out of a top nursing school and it is true, when you fail out of one program you get black listed. Everyone wanted to know what was going on with me and i felt like a failure. Thankfully god led me to another nursing school and I just graduated last month :) pray for me y’all, I’m about to take my nclex ❤️

[@ByTheShepards]

Omg I love this! Congrats 🎉

[@juliaccartwright]

This is incredibly encouraging! Last year, when I was 17, I attempted a CNA program at my high school but my teacher was incredibly mean and discriminatory (I have autism) so I ended up failing a midterm skills test. However, when I attempted the program for a second time, I ended up passing, even though I passed the skills test by the slightest margins. I took my state board (1st attempt) last week and passed the academic portion with an 83 (I needed a 75) and think I can eventually pass the skills portion. I am incredibly fortunate to have known God my whole life and due to all my struggles as a person with autism, I haven’t strayed very far. God bless you!

[@ByTheShepards]

Wow! I’m so happy for you! Congratulations girl! Shoutout to you for sticking to it no matter what and staying grounded in your faith!

[@tobisupersmart]

Im 24F with autism too! Failed school my first year of college at 18. I was told by my counselors straight up “you shouldn’t do science, it’s not for you”. Now, I’m in my prereqs for nursing school at community college getting straight 100s. Not gonna let anyone stop me from studying what I love.

[@dorism562]

I’m a CNA working night shift on lunch break. I failed nursing school as well, & I’m so happy I came across this video. The program that i failed out of was a BSN program and I applied for this fall to a Associates nursing program. I got waitlisted and have been so heartbroken because it feels like another failure in my life. I feel embarrassed to face family members (aunts,uncles,cousins) because I don’t want them asking me when do I graduate. I had one semester left of school when I failed out. This video gives me the motivation I need to keep pursuing my dreams and God.

[@ByTheShepards]

Doris M my goodness. I totally understand how you must be feeling. If this is what God has placed on your heart and called you to do, you will do it! Pray He orders your steps! Also try looking into private universities. Expensive but that’s how I was able to get back into a BSN program. I’m rooting for you sister ❤️

[@tamia6108]

Good luck! And don’t give up ❤️

[@dorism562]

Thank you both so much. I will not give up 😊

[@deshondaparker6475]

Doris M same here !

[@billiegallagher8401]

I just fail out my 2nd semester this May but I am in the process of repeating the class

[@celestegomez8964]

i failed out of nursing school today, and i have had a lot of things going on personally in my life since august and my mother was telling me i need to offer myself back to the Lord in order for him to bless me, and i just know in my heart i need to go to the Lord and submit myself to him in order to be successful, thank you for your testimony 💕

[@TheFly1623]

Celeste Gomez how are you doing?

[@hellomayre7234]

Thank you so much for this video! I just failed my first nursing semester by 1 point. I got a 73 and needed a 74. I've been crying today and feeling depressed, praying to God for His strength and His grace. I was like you, I grew up in the church, but for me I turned away from the church and God at 15. I became a Pagan and fast forward more than 10 years later as of over the summer someone I know found God herself. From her I started to see how she changed, no sooner than that I was driving one day out of state and looking for a station to play and I happened to turn into KLove radio and I started to listen to them. It was like God was slowly reaching out to me like a frightened lamb, now that I finally was starting to acknowledge him after so many years. I then bought my own Bible and started reading it a few months ago. It's been only several months since Jesus as the shepherd found and brought back his lost sheep, but every day I've been feeling closer and closer to him. Today I prayed for his strength as I failed my first semester in nursing school and to give me a sign on what to do. I happened to open up KZbin as I cried and was watching another video when after it ended, your video showed up. It wasn't the only sign as I logged into FB the fb page She Rises just posted "There isn't a single storm or season that we endure that isn't meant to mold us, shape us, and make us stronger than we ever thought we could be." That message and your message and you sharing your experience with nursing school and God, is Gods message to me. No sooner than after I saw both, my nursing prof emailed me to call her and strongly told me to do the appeal to retake the course which I will be doing. So I just wanted to say thank you very much for this video! It gives me hope and strength. ❤

[@sammysam4132]

God is so good all the time! Thank you for sharing your testimony. It really hit home for me. My sophomore year of nursing school I failed a class and discovered I would be a year behind. I did not want to stay at the same nursing program because I was so ashamed.. I ended up applying to multiple schools, but it’s tough transferring nursing credits. My top school had said that their nursing program was full for the year and I would have to apply the following year. My mother and I constantly prayed and I gave all of my worry to God. A week later I get a call from the dean of the program that a spot had opened up! I ended up getting in and continuing on with my passion. I am now going into my Junior year of school and I owe it all to Jesus💕

[@ByTheShepards]

Sam Chrysler wow! I just LOVE the way He can blow our minds, completely wreck our plans, and STILL make things turn out much better than we could’ve ever imagined! So excited for you sister! Almost done 🙌🏾

[@tiaw.9467]

I wish the school I go to let you stay when you fail a class. They boot you out completely and you have to wait until the next application period. Glad you are doing well now!

[@ashleyjohnson9882]

I just failed my first semester of nursing school by 1 point 😭 thank you for your encouragement God most definitely has a plan.

[@tionajoy3294]

I’m so glad I ran across your video. I failed my 1st semester of nursing school 2 years ago. I lost my scholarships. I was super sad and depressed about it. Graduated college with a degree that I didn’t really want and now I’m left with loan payments. I recently applied to the same nursing program and by the end of this month I’ll be getting a letter (hopefully of acceptance lol) in the mail. This video has really inspired me. Thank you so much for sharing your story. I feel like I need to reconnect with God and have all faith in him. I wish you all the best! Thank you so much!💕

[@ByTheShepards]

Omg please update me! I’m praying for you girl 🙏🏾♥️

[@tionajoy3294]

Courtney Denise I got my acceptance letter 2 days ago!! 🤣🤣 Im so excited and beyond grateful. I will be starting nursing school in the Spring 2020 semester. God is so good ❤️

[@mitsy565]

Tiona Joy hallelujah! God is faithful

[@sugarplumaliscious]

Tiona Joy I hope you are doing well!

[@luciansunset1]

All the best

[@jasminehuntsman6832]

I failed my first semester of nursing school by .5 of a point and have battled if I should even be a nurse. It feels like the world has stopped and I’m scrambling to find who I am supposed to be in life and how I’m supposed to provide for my family. That is until I watched this video. All day it’s as if God has been reminding me of nursing and trying to show me that I need to continue..I found this video. I literally went from a video of medical sonography and seeing if I could go down that path to this video. Thank you for giving me hope and I will continue to try to be a nurse.

[@michellejohnson9669]

Hey me as well! Failed by .5 I’m hurt but trusting God!

[@cassiepicazo2895]

GOD IS SO GOOD! You have no idea how much I needed to see this. I have been struggling with my decision to become a nurse or drop out of school and become a missionary. I have been praying and praying for signs because I never thought I was cut out for nursing but this video gave me my answer. Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you

[@sheaNERD]

Cassie Picazo please go to school. If it’s for you God will help you through and after you become a nurse you can go on medical missions trips to help provide health care to those in need in third world countries as well as helping the people become closer to God. Smile America is great. There are many more to choose from. Just pray about it and take the proper steps to get into your nursing program.

[@ByTheShepards]

After I got in I felt the same way. It was crazy hard. I absolutely couldn’t have done it without God. And it’s such a vast field that you can do so many things with this degree. Go where a God is calling you. Don’t base it on your fear of failing. If God has called you, he will equip you. Best wishes sister! I know wherever you land you’re going to be a blessing to someone

[@missuniquaj]

Nothing but GOD. He’s wonderful 🙌🏾

[@smfries458]

I’m really glad this popped up on my dashboard. I failed nursing school a year ago around this time too - I failed a skills evaluation on the 3rd try. I transferred schools and am repeating the semester right now but am currently having flashbacks and depression being that it’s the same time of the year I think. I really pray I pass this time. Nursing school is the hardest thing to go through.

[@jacquelinesmith9450]

God is good all the time. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@ByTheShepards]

Yes ma’am He is 🙌🏾

[@shefindsrest]

You have no idea how impactful this video was for me. The part at the end where you said, “If I had succeeded the first time, God wouldn’t have got the glory,” hit me so hard and actually made my own situation make sense to me. Thank you for being so bold in your nursing testimony!

[@tmp7752]

Thank you so much for this testimony. I’m at the hopeless, empty stage. I’m going to focus on God and get my life back together. I am somewhat ashamed to even pray to God because it seems like I’m not consistent but he keeps waking me up for some reason. Again, thank you for this ❤️

[@ByTheShepards]

TM P Gods Grace is so abundant. Often we feel ashamed & like we aren’t worth it but Hes given you grace & mercy. Now accept it and give yourself some. He loves you like crazy, so don’t hold yourself back.

[@momnursefashionista7506]

Girrlll AMEN!! Our stories are so similar!! My middle name is Denise too! Lol. But I failed RN school as well. Went back to school, got my LPN and I’ve been a nurse for 8yrs in August! Currently going back for my RN now with 4 kids and a single mom. God will def take us through some things to get us closer to him! So happy for you and thanks for sharing your story!

[@ByTheShepards]

Yes mama! Do it for those kids!

[@kristenmadsen2720]

I feel like God is speaking to me through you.

[@kassandrac4943]

Kristen Madsen yes....

[@marielacorrea6720]

I really needed to hear this, thank you!! In my situation, I applied to a nursing program last year and didn’t get accepted. This year I applied and got accepted! I felt so proud and happy to have gotten in. However, my parents weren’t so excited about it. All I received from them was that they are happy for me, but no hug, no excitement, nothing. It made me feel like I failed them. after feeling useless for not being accepted last year, then getting accepted and now having my parents not show how proud they are of me, really breaks me. I guess I asked for all of this, but the reason they act this way is because back in the day, in moments of anger, i would say I can’t wait to move out of this house. And being accepted into a nursing program two hours away from home, means I have to move out of the house. Now I have to leave all the many responsibilities that I have at home. I want them to understand the struggle it has been for me to get in, and that I need to start my career. I have pushed many things aside to help them and my younger siblings. It’s my turn. I’m Catholic, and lately I’ve been thanking God for all he has done for me. All there is to do is to thank him and for accepting me for who I am. I just hope my parents can appreciate me, just like God does. I start nursing school this summer!!

[@ByTheShepards]

I’m so happy for you. And trust, the testimony you just shared helped someone else! It sounds like you come from a family oriented home in which your contributions have been valued over the years, maybe they don’t know how to express the excitement for this particular moment aloud? Sometimes it’s also a big pill to swallow when a major change occurs but you’re not doing anything wrong. You can’t remain stagnant. Chase your dreams girl! I’m willing to bet everything that they are actually proud, they may just be sad to see you go. But they’ll adjust! Don’t let it hold you back from dancing with joy over your blessing!

[@sheaNERD]

Girl you can do it! Even though they are not happy you have to do what is right for you. The same thing happened to me when I got into my BSN Program except my mom was the one who was not showing any emotion. It still hurts me but I try not to think about it and worry about passing my nclex.

[@carlihorne6762]

I'm in my first year. I just turned 29. I know, I'm older for college. But a whole host of medical problems held me back for a long time. I still deal with them to this day and this is not easy.. And I know it's only going to get harder. But I trust God. I know this is what I was meant to do.

[@tahannac.286]

29 hahaha thats funny too old... Girl your so young.... I'm 40 and just starting my classes to become an RN.... Don't ever let age decide what you can and can't do..

[@carlihorne6762]

@@tahannac.286 Honestly i totally agree. I've seen so ppl go back even older than me. It gets harder with age so the more power to you!!

[@mf6374]

There’s no such thing as “too old” when it comes to education

[@carlihorne6762]

I didn't say "too old".. I said I'm *older*.

[@KushathaK]

29 is young dear. Enjoy your time in school and dont ever feel pressured just do your best and be the person you can be for yourself.

[@samanthabaez2503]

So happy I found your channel! I’m waiting to hear back from a nursing program to know if I got in. 6 months ago when I was contemplating applying to this school, God had told me that I was already getting in. No way am I thinking I’m better than I am but I feel it in me that I’ve already been granted entrance. God is so good. I know nursing school will be a challenge but I can already see that light at the end of the tunnel because I serve such a faithful God. Thank you for your testimony! So inspiring ❤️

[@ByTheShepards]

Samantha Baez amen to that! We serve a God that can make a way out of no way. I don’t think it was a coincidence at all that you found this video. You can do this! I’m not special! God is!

[@nadiagarcia4863]

I just failed Nursing school this fall semester I feel like I’m in limbo right now. I feel exactly like how you are describing I’m so depressed I feel like I don’t know my purpose. I’m getting closer to God and taking this semester off. this video gave me so much relief that someone understands. Thank you so much for this video

[@Kayla-nm3iw]

I failed out of nursing school in 2014 and it broke my heart. I'm in CMA school right now but nursing has been on my heart a lot and I feel it's God telling me now is the time to try it again and I think God definitely sent me this way to see your video. Thank you so much for this and congratulations. ❤️

[@ByTheShepards]

Best wishes to you on your journey! God is with you ♥️

[@lovelyangel780]

Girl I just started crying watching your video. What a great testimony!! Thank you for this video, it is so uplifting to see someone go through it and make it out on top.

[@ByTheShepards]

Nothing but God. Thank you so much for your support

[@carolinabycarolina8451]

// Just got told I am in academic dismissal. I am currently pregnant with my 3rd child. It’s been a journey. I am appealing this and praying to God I get readmitted. I am taking some time off and hoping by the grace of God I can continue where I left off with the same school. Your video was really motivating. It had a message for me to find Jesus and rebuild that bond.

[@ByTheShepards]

CARO CAROLINA I’m hoping & praying with you that you get back in ❤️

[@christiancoleman9922]

I could seriously cry. This really blessed me. Thank you Heavenly Father for allowing you to share this.

[@AmberlyN1]

Your definitely heaven sent and now I hear God loud and clear! I thank God I stumbled across your channel!

[@ByTheShepards]

Thank you so much for watching Amberly

[@larissajohnson7074]

What an amazing testimony! I've been doubting my ability to get through nursing school & I feel like God just plopped this in my lap to remind me how great HE is . I need to lean more on Him through the next couple years. Thanks!

[@ByTheShepards]

Larissa Johnson nothing is by chance! Best wishes on your journey sister. Stay strong!

[@rochellewoods6282]

I needed to hear this inspiring uplifting& motivational speech because I was really depressed....I'm delayed by GOD BUT NOT DENIED!!...GOD, DELIVER ME BECAUSE ALL I SEEM TO DO IT HURT ME!! 😪

[@ByTheShepards]

This is a whole word! Delayed buy not denied!!! I love it

[@shauns3456]

Thank You …I needed this I recently started back nursing school from failing out a class. I felt ashamed, hopeless and just like it wasn't meant for me to be a nurse. But inside I felt different I felt like this is my calling and this is my dream, during the time I sat out I became closer to god, I was in my younger days and just got lost growing up...….. I recently started back in October and I can say I feel all the stress lifted off of me knowing that god is guiding my steps and directions.... But to hear the same situation from another person and to see they made it put a smile on my face to know it possible and he do work miracles when you believe and obey him.........

[@bullsznnn]

Thank you! This video was needed for me. When we lose focus on God, he reroutes us! This is exactly what I’m going through! Thank you for sharing. Keep me in your prayers! 🙏🏾😔

[@anon_sls6106]

IM CRYING! God is good! This video is heaven sent. Your testimony is touching so many people right now and revealing His Glory. I am in between choosing Nursing or MLS program and I feel like God is telling me to do nursing. Its a deep yearning sensation. With you video, I know it's meant for me to be a nurse.

Love!! Thanks girl ❤️ I’m in nursing school now and it’s my 2nd bachelors. In the beginning of nursing school I was in my books and my bible only , but now it’s more books and gospel music in the car rides to and from. I definitely need to find that balance again because so is getting hard.

[@ByTheShepards]

We all go through phases but you’ll find the balance. We can get busy in every area but we have to be careful not to get too busy for God. However, He knows our hearts ♥️

[@troycifer42]

I just failed my OB class by .55% and will most likely be kicked out of the nursing program. I feel so low and lost. Thank you for sharing your story. I'm so happy for you that things worked out you.

[@kimberlysmart5077]

I'm feeling so discouraged because my average is a 70 and this whole pandemic and going to nursing school is crazy. There's a part of me saying this is the end of the world why bother stressing myself thru school and another part of me saying to get it together and keep going. Anyway thank you for your video, I do need to get right with God again and listen to Him.

[@godsgab]

Thank you Jesus, you always provide confirmation! I needed to hear this!🥰 Thank you for sharing your story and testimony! May God continue to lift you up on high, soaring like the wings on an eagle!

[@ByTheShepards]

I’m so glad you received it! Thank you sister

[@monteiro_abigail]

I can’t tell you how much I needed to hear this. I just so happen to stumble onto your video and I can’t help but think that was God, because I am doing the exact same thing that you did. But no more, I’m gonna go back to my church and give Him the glory! Thank you so much, and God bless you xx.

[@anniecreates2435]

Thank you so much for this video! You gave me so much hope! I’ve been feeling a lot of negativity since I got out! I failed out of nursing school this semester because I failed my final by 4 questions and you needed a 78% to pass ! I was passing the class , but I didn’t pass the final (You had to pass the class and the final with a 78% to move on). I tried to get back in and they didn’t accept me back in. I’ve been really devastated and sad these past days ! Nursing is for me ! I want to be a nurse! I don’t see myself doing anything else. So I’m praying that I get accepted in another school! I’m not giving up, so I’m just hoping that everything will work out one day! 😔

[@Bebe-xn4tk]

Annie Creates STAY positive!! There’s challenges in life that you must go through. Keep God close and good news will come in from all angles🙌🏼.

[@ByTheShepards]

I can’t agree with the comment on this more! Stay positive. There’s a reason for every bump in our journey. It feels bad when you’re in the midst of it but God has a plan. He will use this adversity to make you even stronger, that was my case. Pray for discernment & wisdom, and don’t forget He’s on this journey with you. He’ll lead you in the right direction. I hope you’ve found a program ❤️ best wishes!

[@Bebe-xn4tk]

Courtney Denise if I don’t mind me asking. What age did u graduate? I’m just scared that I’m getting old and nothing is moving forward

[@ByTheShepards]

Bebe’ not at all. I was 25 but I had classmates who were housewives all of their life and waited for their kids to turn 18 to pursue nursing. There’s no such thing. As too old. When I passed my NCLEX & started working I was 26 but everyone still viewed me as “a baby” at my work hospital

[@Bebe-xn4tk]

Courtney Denise thanks for the reply!! Some ppl don’t understand that nursing school is ridiculously hard.

[@jenniferkuntz564]

Such a powerful testimony. Even when people don’t believe in you, God always does.

[@BeautifulSilenc3]

Thank you for sharing this ❤️ I’m failing this semester and it’s not looking like I can bring my grade up. It’s great knowing other people that fail and overcome it ❤️❤️

[@ByTheShepards]

AdrianaElane you can too! Can’t wait to hear your testimony once you overcome this!

[@shanactr1]

This video was EVERYTHING. I just had a meeting with my chair of nursing department today to appeal a grade because it was going to cost me the program and at first she wasn’t going to grant it, but she had a change of heart at the last minute and I know it was nothing but God. I put the whole story on my channel but I needed to hear your story. So thank you, I know it’s not over until God says so!

[@ginaclame20]

I find myself on KZbin sometimes looking for inspirational videos when it comes to those that failed out of nursing school. I failed out of my third semester , set to graduate December of 2022. I then was told I can not come back to repeat after a mistake I made , I tried to appeal and lost. Lost my job right after that too. I had a good hospital job where I was in a program that allowed me to go to school mon-Fri and work weekends to get paid full time hours. Made good money too there. All of that gone. I was going through hell these past couple months & cried & vented to a lot of people. I thought about switching my major but I don’t see myself doing anything else other than nursing. I applied to some schools and been denied from 3. I am now on my 4th school and enrolled for the fall hoping to get back into the program starting spring. This video was very helpful and thank you.

[@amiyahnation1675]

I just went back to school after failure.I know now that God is leading me every step of the way. Thanks for your story 🙌🏽

[@kristensambuca]

I was just asking myself if nursing was for me, thinking about all the obstacles and stress we would have to face as nurses. But your video popped up on my home page and it just gave me hope. Thank you for the reassurance & thank the Lord for always sending signs. God is good all the time.

[@aishabrown9904]

I failed so many of my classes...I went to this nursing school with my job and he told me that I will not be a nurse. I am feeling low and down about not being a nurse yet and I am 29 years old. Sharing this video has really helped me but push to become a nurse. I am so afraid to go back to school though because I dont want the rejection from these schools.

[@ByTheShepards]

You can do this! 29 is still a baby on the unit! Trust me, I work alongside nurses in their 60s! Don’t let false insecurities and fear keep you from your dream. Age won’t matter at all once you start working 🙏🏾

[@edithxfaith]

Love your heart and boldness! This is a blessing to watch so thank you for sharing your story! God is so good and faithful ❤️🙌🏼God bless!

[@soj9365]

GLORY TO OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST 🙌🏾 Thank you so much for sharing your testimony. I am old enough to be your mother and would feel so blessed if you were. I am so THANKFUL that the Lord revealed His Truth to you, and that He is using you for His GLORY. May our Savior continue to bless you with all spiritual blessings. Thank you for your obedience to our Father....Shalom. Maranatha 🙏🏾

[@ByTheShepards]

Thank you so much for this encouragement ♥️♥️

[@Socheerykemi]

Congrats beauty!! Your testimony is so wow! Thanks for sharing. God does wonders.

[@ByTheShepards]

Socheerykemi He truly does ♥️ thank you doll!

[@tellovid119]

Thank you soo much for your testimony, I'm currently crying writing this because I found out today that I may be failing out of my nursing program with only one semester left and I feel sooo broken inside, and all I can do is continue to call on god because I dont know where else to turn...but I can do all things through him and I'm gonna persevere. Thanks again for sharing!

[@ByTheShepards]

Tiffany E stay faithful sister! Whether your story is the long or short route have faith in the author!

[@mckenziejeanne4508]

I've been having the worst time in school lately. I needed to see this

[@beautyforlife530]

I just failed peds by HALF of a point!! my dream job is to be a peds nurse. I am retaking it now and I feel much more confident!!

[@ByTheShepards]

I’m glad you were given the opportunity to retake! Knock em dead! You’ve got this.

[@lilianaaraiza4051]

Thank you for sharing your testimony I feel the same way. I would go to church every day we had service, sang in the choir, but begging a summer job my shift would not let me be able to attend church and fell back. Then nursing school started, I told God I'm going to try my best and go to church manage, work, and school. But what hurts me is that I fell back on God majorly would only go to church on Sunday's and felt like an obligation didn't feel the joy of going like I used to. I just failed my first semester of nursing my final grade had to be an 80 and got a 78, just 2 pts away, but seeing this gives me so much hope and feel determined to keep going regardless. I felt like a failure.. but thank you , I will keep pushing into I have my dream.

[@stephanieparnell6814]

I’m in my first semester of prerequisites class, And I’m a little nervous about what’s to come, But I continue to pray and I know this is what I wanna do be a Nurse and I know god has m back and is covering me. Thank you for this video.

[@sophisticatedmdbgirl]

I failed nursing school with straight A's and sometimes God's will for your life could be a different route or timing, I definitely knew that he told me to go to nursing school but I was very confused, but realized later that everything is for God's Glory, and not always about me. Long story short that time around didn't bring full Glory to God. But adding to my testimony brings God his Glory. I started school with many illnesses, but maintained in my eyes, I felt my heart problem was under control, my diabetes was greatly managed, my Lupus wasn't going to be a factor, my asthma hasn't flared up in years, cancer is in remission, and I take my thyroid meds every morning. Nursing school is so stressful and time consuming, I was ignoring my health. My school policies were strict and my abidance was great. Nursing was all that really mattered to me and studying, and the completion of nursing school that first go round. I am the healthiest ill person I know, always trying to push through something, very determined, never trying to appear sick, but sometimes when I'm alone barely have energy to do anything. I believe God's Glory will come full circle. It was hard to let go, and feel wronged, and cheated out of something I earned and can not get my time back for, but my hope is that God gets the Glory. I look forward to God's plan for me. I thank him for the Comforter, and the peace he provides beyond anyone understanding. I thank Jesus everyday for his grace and mercy.

[@markamarie]

Thank you so much for sharing. As I was watching all I kept saying was, “Lord, I’ve heard/seen what you can do for others...” Your testimony just strengthens my belief that God is not going to play me. There’s not even a thing that I can do that will stop Him from following through with His Will for my life! 🙌🏼😭

[@ByTheShepards]

You just spoke a whole word 🙌🏾 keep your faith! I’m standing in solidarity with you!

[@dashidadavis3432]

Definitely motivated me to go back I almost gave up on my Purpose as well I failed but trusting him to pick me up

[@calistanielsen]

Honestly thank you so much throughout my school life I haven’t been the best academically due to lots of stuff I dealt with in my childhood and then I had major depression so when exam season came up I failed my GCSEs (a big exam in the uk) like an end of year exam. It was really discouraging because all of my friends did well and I was like the only one and because of this I was unable to do the courses I wanted to do because my grades weren’t good and I have to do a extra year whilst all my friends go off to university (college in US) but I rlly do believe God has a plan for my life and he will use my story to glorify himself and my story will be a testimony to others that think it is impossible. Nothing is to big for our God I am going to continue to pray and study I know I will come back this time next year to this video and shout hallelujah!!! Thankyou please pray for me this academic year. Thanks so much for your video so encouraging God bless you sis 😭❤️

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

Courtney, thank you so much for sharing this testimony of your journey on becoming a nurse! 👩🏻‍⚕️ I truly believe the Holy Spirit led me to this video 🕊🙏🏼 I’ve always wanted to be a nurse so when I got accepted to the program earlier this year, I was so excited. I was sure this was God’s plan for me. However, I failed my first semester of the nursing program & now I’ve been put into remediation. I get one more chance at passing the class but if I don’t pass the second time around, I’ll be kicked out of the program all together 😭 I thought this was God’s calling upon my life however, I’ve come to the point in my faith journey where I completely surrender my agenda to His. I know His plan/purpose for me WILL prevail & whether it’s nursing or not, my worth does NOT come from the success of the world. It comes from my Father in Heaven! 🙏🏼❤️ I’ve told myself, I’m going to give it 💯 & continue to pursue nursing until God confirms to me if this is the career path He wants for me or not. I’m amazed at how He continues to give me such peace during this time of uncertainty. It’s the kind of peace that transcends all understanding 😭 God is so good, He will always take care of me. Amen! 🙌🏼 “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” -Matthew 6:33 🕊🌿

[@ByTheShepards]

That peace is beautiful girl and I’m so glad you’ve found it. Keep faith. He’s with you on this journey.

[@jjadmoante9364]

Hello~ I just failed by 3 points for Adults II in my ADN RN program so. Yeah. I don't know what to do. I'm so embarrassed and ashamed and disappointed. And I feel so alone except for my mom. I've been mourning since yesterday so thank you for this video. I have a possibility of a 2nd chance. I never wanted anything more. So seeing this cushioned the blow... ♡

[@Dilandau477]

JJ I’m going through the same thing. Working full-time as an LVN and planning to apply for re-entry. I’m just gonna study at the library and hopefully get another chance

[@wallstreetgambler9151]

I hope you won at last. for me when I want something so bad I never get it. the emotional part kicks in and that means fear of flight not critical thinking

[@Ashley-yj4bz]

This testimony blessed me in so many ways. Thank you for allowing God to use you!

[@hunterallred8395]

Just started my prerequisites to go back to school and get my RN degree and then become a CRNA. I was feeling down and lost and had lost that connection with God over the last year. I was feeling so much doubt in myself about a medical career and your testimony almost brought me to tears. Thank you very much for your testimony, your video gives me hope! 💯

[@ByTheShepards]

I’m so glad it was able to uplift you! I pray that this is even more motivation because if I can do it, trust me so can you!

[@curlsncoils.]

I’m so glad you shared your testimony. So many people are afraid and ashamed to admit their failures. You have just encouraged so many people with your story bc there is always someone going through something similar to your situation.

[@ByTheShepards]

Thank you so much sister. So very true!

[@brittanybuenrostro7706]

Thank you, thank you for this video. I am currently sitting in my empty space feeling like a complete failure. So I know the fact that I found this video today after 3 months of watching nursing school videos and Contemplating whether I should go back to school for the fourth time this (this time would be the first time for nursing though), that God is confirming that nursing is my calling. Our stories are very similar even when it comes to the church situation, only differences is my partying let to children. But to my surprise at the end of your video you mentioned Louisville UofL. I currently live in Lexington Kentucky but in the recent month made the decision to move to Louisville to earn my nursing Credentials from Galen College of Nursing and hopefully UofL for my MSN.Like you I’m concerned about where the money will come from, but after this video I know God already has it worked out. Any who I just want you to know that while watching this video I felt the presence of the Lord all over me. So keep following his foot steps and inspiring others to continue fighting for their dreams. If your still in Louisville I would love to chat one day. Again thank you for obeying the voice of the Lord and making this video. If anything it was the confrontation I was looking for!

[@ByTheShepards]

Wow. Thank you so so much for this. And just an FYI I worked with numerous Galen grads at my first job. It sounds like you went through what you needed to go through, you’ve grown through it, & have gained the lessons you need to be successful and avoid those same trip ups in the future. We all have to start somewhere. I’m so excited for your future! Do it for the babies 🙏🏾💓 & I do visit Louisville from time to time! I may actually host an event for my travel agency there soon! I’d love to meet you!

[@tatiana3977]

thank you for your testimony! it gave me the confidence to continue.

[@ByTheShepards]

Keep on pushing sis! You’ve got it

[@courtneyw6440]

I needed this to the max 🤦🏽‍♀️💙

[@gentillek1]

I’ll watch this over and over again and believe I can! Currently in nursing! God bless you soooooo much for sharing! Very inspiring ❤️❤️

[@Amberxtrin]

Wow! I needed to see this video I failed out of nursing school last semester and I’m completely lost on what to do as my next step thank you so much for sharing 💗💗💗

[@ByTheShepards]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@NaptuRo90]

I gained a lot from this, GOD is Good thank you so much hun. ☺️😊

[@jessicauribe2866]

I came across this video and I couldn’t be more grateful. I failed my second semester of Nursing school. I’m so embarrassed and ashamed I avoid talking to old classmates and family. I’m still very depressed and discouraged. I try to be positive but I honestly just feel like a failure. I still wonder what Gods Olán is but I can’t wait to see. Thank you for sharing this

[@ByTheShepards]

Sometimes we put unnecessary pressure on ourselves when ppl may not even be judging us or they may shock us and be supportive through our struggles. But first you’ve gotta ask yourself am I trying to look good in the eyes of God or others? You’re on Gods path? period. Keep seeking Him in prayer & just asking Him to lead your steps. He’ll show you the way ❤️

[@peterhaenow114]

Even I'm nursing student as well.. God told me to get into nursing career.. But I couldn't focus on the studies but now ur testimony made me to... Thanks Šįš ..praise God!!

[@KMRrose]

Thank you so much for this! You are so beautiful and well spoken. This really made me emotional. I'm 28 and I've been in and out of college at least five different times. I've always had to stop because I live on my own, so I let finances rule those past decisions. I am so determined to get into this nursing program at a community college near me. I don't have it figured out yet. I don't know if I will be able to stay living here, or use financial aid, or how to take care of bills and stuff. I also have ZERO medical experience so I'm extremely intimidated. I feel like so many nurses I meet now are so young and so ahead! I feel under qualified or silly for even trying. But I know God's timing. I have to trust that if it's meant for me this time around, He will make a way. If something better is out there for me, an obstacle will turn into that blessing.

[@bobbietarr1267]

Thank you so much! I needed this very much. I'm in school and I know he has been working on me but I've been saying God is going to carry me through.

[@ByTheShepards]

Pray with expectancy! He totally will. I’m claiming it with you sister

[@brittanycamille6460]

I needed to see this. I am waiting on God to lead me on the correct path. I know once it happens, it’ll all make sense because a lot doesn’t at the moment but I trust HIM. Thank you for the encouragement. 🙏

[@kaytubetvd279]

Thank you sooo much for sharing this powerful testimony. God is amazing. I am currently failing my second semester in nursing and now i know why is because I haven’t been putting Jesus first, I realized i was putting school first but im glad this happened because now I understand that God has to be first in our lives. Now, I declare by the power of God that I will pass my final that is next week and actually pass this semester in the name of jesus🙌

[@ByTheShepards]

My heart jumped for joy reading this! Praying for you sister!

[@slwalker02]

Omgosh I know this video is old, but I received this when i needed it the most. There is mostly definitely a difference between doing things on your own and doing things with God the testimonies that come from truly partnering with God are so amazing, so fulfilling! Thank you for sharing your testimony.

[@kashmirzepgirl]

You are absolutely beautiful for sharing this video. I am in my last year of nursing school and some days I wonder if this struggle will be worth it. You've given me inspiration to plow through school and to remember that this is God's plan for me as well. Thank you so much Courtney.

[@ByTheShepards]

Yes! You’re so welcome

[@sarcasm176]

i failed out my program 8 yrs ago and it's still on my mind til this day. I can still hear myself crying sooo loud and feeling that pain. I got my masters in library science this September and told myself to go back once I've completed my studies. Now that I'm done I have an itch to go back but doubt and fear kicks in. Your testimony is both encouraging and beautiful. It makes me want to try again. Thank you for this!

[@ByTheShepards]

It sounds like you’ve developed the discipline & drive you need to be successful. That itch you’ve got to go back isn’t there for no reason. God did not give us a spirit of fear ♥️ you can do this!

[@barclaytaylor2866]

His strength is perfect. I know after that dismissal letter I got yesterday. It had to be God because I felt like breaking down. God has another plan guys. Leave it to him.. Thank you for this video girl. blessings!!

[@JesusMusic1988]

This really encouraged me. I failed med surg 4 in my last semester, twice last month. I've been going in and out of this depressing spirit. I went in under the direction that I felt God had told me to go, but when I failed that second time, I felt absolutely devastated. I'm currently attempting to go to a transfer course for LPN, but it's still a struggle.

[@roselasu265]

Thanks for sharing this video. I just got dismissed from the nursing program in my third semester. I was so frustrated and shame. I thought about it and just leave it to God to take control of it. I know that he is our living hope and I trust in Him. Thanks, girl for the blessed advice. May God continue to bless you .

[@marilynb4696]

I needed to hear this! You radiate so much kindness and your voice is calming. I admire your drive.

[@ByTheShepards]

Thank you! Glad you found this video & it touched you in some way.

[@senditsele]

1 month ago, I failed out of my ADN program. I was in my third semester. It was so devastating and almost done. It crushed me to the core, I did have personal life things going on and work at the same time. However, I want to keep going. I was also physically abused my now ex husband and it interfered with my nursing school life too. With that being said, I trust in the lord that he will help me and guide me to get back to where I need to be and pursing nursing still. I was so discouraged and felt like switching to a different program because I felt like I didn’t have what it takes. However, I worked so hard to get in to all the programs I applied before. I worked so hard, that I think I only fail if I stop trying. What’s helped you get back to your feet? Do in the meantime to reapply? Helped you feel more positive and ready to come out stronger?

[@ByTheShepards]

Oh my goodness. I’m so sorry all of that happened to you, and in the same time frame. I pray that you’re safe now and have found healing. I kept appealing to my program and applied to others but I kept being told no. What kept me going was that I gave myself no other choice. I had to finish school, I had to be successful, I had to be the hope of my family. I submitted myself to Gods plan through faith after nothing seemed to work out & I found solace in Him. I found peace, finally. That’s when He opened a door for me.

[@senditsele]

Courtney Denise I GOT BACK INTO MY NURSING PROGRAM! 🙏🏼😁 God is good! I know this time around I’ve been preparing to go back, and hopefully start where I left off! 😃 NEVER EVER QUIT!

[@piscesbaby101]

Amazing testimony! Thanks for sharing

[@christabelosei-du9271]

I just started nursing school, and this uped my confidence. Thanks for sharing

[@jetahspencer2607]

I just failed med-surge 1 so I feel lost myself. Your testimony confirmed that God wants me to draw closer to him. Thank you

[@angelgriffin4055]

This video was such a blessing to hear! God is everything and with Him (putting Him first) we can do all things! I am in Nursing school and I started terrified because I’m 40 and I’m actually doing well and I know it’s because God is by my side and hard work! Thanks for your video!

[@ByTheShepards]

There were so many women who were pursuing their second degrees or even waited until their kids had turned 18, in my program! Don’t be intimidated. It’s never too late to do what Gods called you to do!

[@PinkYellowGreen2023]

Thank you for sharing your testimony COLLEAGUE! GLAD that your blessings are a testimony.

[@lillyperez9471]

Thank you for sharing you testimony - I needed to hear this. 🙏God is good and faithfull

[@carolngendo5798]

Thank you so much. I just failed out of nursing school in October. I failed theory and clinicals by 1 point.was in my third semester in nursing remaining with one semester to graduate. I feel so empty but I know God did not bring me this far to leave me. I am praying and I want to appeal or apply for LVN.I am praying for God's guidance. your story has inspired me.thank you

[@knicole199885]

This video speaks volumes! I’m in my second semester of my sophomore year in college; and I got pregnant with my daughter last year and I had her in January. So I’ve struggled with going back to nursing school and wondering how I’m going to do it all! But this video was a conformation that I CAN ! I’ll be keeping you in my prayers and say an extra one for me if you can! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TESTIMONY!

[@ByTheShepards]

Kelsey absolutely! You can do this. Use your baby as motivation. We really have to claim “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. We aren’t doing one thing alone.

[@tjcole3191]

I needed this, the lord has been dealing with me on going back to school I’ve failed school twice you encouraged me to go back to school. As young people we definitely need to hear testimony’s like this.

[@ByTheShepards]

Tj Cole exactly why I shared. Wishing you the best on your journey!

[@Likelystory93]

Such a beautiful story! You were meant to be a nurse, there’s no denying that!

[@marisolponce4398]

God is good and He prepares the way for his children!!🙌🙌

[@lizztheuniqueone2395]

Hello I'm in a situation I'm dealing with and I need prayer because I failed my classes and they said in order to keep your fincial aid you have to pass your classes and I failed. I might have to pay out pocket but I don't have that type of money and I'm afraid I won't make it through another semester of college. I prayed and everything Im worried I just need you to pray for me.🙏❤️