block 1 and microbiology

HJS27 · Jun 18, 2009

You really don't want to do that. There is still time to register for the Summer II semester offering for Micro through Rio Salado...it's fast & dirty...trust me, you will be glad you got it out of the way. Click on the link to see the open Micro courses for all MCCD schools...

http://classes.sis.maricopa.edu/index.php?keywords=BIO+205&all_classes=false&terms[]=4094&terms[]=4095&institutions[]=CGC08&institutions[]=EMC10&institutions[]=GWC03&institutions[]=GCC02&institutions[]=MCC04&institutions[]=PVC09&institutions[]=PCC01&institutions[]=RSC06&institutions[]=SCC05&institutions[]=SMC07&start_hour=any&end_hour=any&subject_code=any&instructors=

Best of luck! :nurse:

TinkRN8 · Jun 19, 2009

I agree with above poster. Don't do Micro during block 1. The class isn't horrible, but it is A LOT of work and memorization. It was the only class I took during the semester I took it and it consumed 90% of my time. Loved the class though.

Try and get it over with this summer, before block 1 starts.

Chechy · Jun 19, 2009

I wish I could take microbiology right now but I am currently taking Bio 202 and English 102 summer sessions. I don't think I could handle microbiology right now. I heard that the first block on the nursing program was the easiest and I thought that maybe I could handle taking micro at the same time but I am not so sure anymore. I am good at memorizing and I have good grades in my science classes but I don't want to jeopardize my grades for the nursing program by taking micro at the same time. Maybe I should wait until the next summer just before I start block 3. What to do?? :rolleyes:

TinkRN8 · Jun 19, 2009

I wish I could take microbiology right now but I am currently taking Bio 202 and English 102 summer sessions. I don't think I could handle microbiology right now. I heard that the first block on the nursing program was the easiest and I thought that maybe I could handle taking micro at the same time but I am not so sure anymore. I am good at memorizing and I have good grades in my science classes but I don't want to jeopardize my grades for the nursing program by taking micro at the same time. Maybe I should wait until the next summer just before I start block 3. What to do??

Kudos to you for taking 202 AND Eng at the same time. :bow: That is more than I could do...LOL! Yeah, I would just wait for next summer for micro. You could try to do it during block 1....although, if you are trying through RIO I really wouldn't. That would be a lot of work. I don't think you would ever be able to leave your house... :confused: . Decisions, decisions.... but aren't you glad you are having to make those decisions? You could still be sitting around on the waiting list...!

Good luck in whatever you decide.

HJS27 · Jun 19, 2009

Accelerate your current classes, or at least the A&P,(if the instructors will allow) & finish them off...then, take the summer micro.

smurfy · Jun 19, 2009

do not take any co req's with any block if nursing. Save it for the summer if you can.

sl4shd0t · Jun 20, 2009

I think that depends how organized you are, how much time you have for studying and how well you retain information. I did micro and anatomy II during LPN school (blocks one and two). I found those first two blocks to be easy enough, but I was studying NON-STOP too.

Where there's a will there's a way, but it's hard work and you have to be very motivated and have the time for it.

Becky

Future L&D RN · Jun 20, 2009

I personally think you should just take Micro summer 2. I'm currently taking Eng 102 online with Micro in class, then taking Mat summer 2 and probably Chem 130. You can do it! Just buckle down and get it done. You will be so thankful. I also start the nursing program this Fall and thats the only reason I'm taking Chem 130 summer 2. I'm getting it all done, so all I have to focus on is nursing, and then next summer I'll take the pre-reqs for the RN-BSN at ASU. Just focus and remember it WILL be worth it in the end!