Introduction:
I walked out of that hospital and cried in the parking lot. I had failed my clinical eval. I was humiliated. But today, I look back and realize that was the moment I truly started becoming a nurse.

1. Why Failure Feels So Personal

• Nursing students hold themselves to high standards

• Fear of not being “good enough” for the profession

• Clinical instructors can feel intimidating

2. What I Learned From That Low Moment

• Failure doesn’t disqualify you

• Feedback is a tool, not a judgment

• Asking for help is strength, not weakness

3. How I Turned It Around

• Met with my professor, owned my mistakes

• Practiced with friends and mentors

• Prayed every morning before each shift

Faith Reflection:
God doesn’t use perfect people—He uses willing ones. When we feel weak, His strength is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Conclusion:
To the student nurse doubting themselves right now: keep going. One failed eval doesn’t define you. Your calling is greater than your GPA.