Is there anyone out there who has completed their 3rd semester of the ADN program at MATC? I'm finishing up 2nd semester and looking into classes for next semester....I was told that 3rd semester is the hardest and it's difficult to get through on a full-time schedule!! Has anyone taken 109 or 110 online? Any input on what instructors to take? Any insight will help at this point!!

Thanks to everyone that posts!

I did GTC's program. I was so stressed about 3rd semester that I got a cold sore the first day of classes! BUT- It was ok! I took all 4 clinical courses at once. I agree that a lot depends on the instructors and I can't help you with that since I was at Gateway. I think it also depends on how you did the first 2 semesters. If you struggled through those it may be better to go pt time in 3rd and 4th. Good luck!

I think it also depends on your responsibilities outside of school. Work, kids, etc.

Hey, I started 3rd semester at MATC p/t... I only took 109 this past semester and did really well (much lower stress). This fall, I will be taking 110, 112 and clinical. I failed 106 and had to repeat it so i'm finishing up the program p/t because we all know what happens if we fail 2 classes. I took Henning and Gastrau for 109, it's not an easy course, probably the most challenging of them all but both instructors are great. This is one of those classes where you HAVE to study A LOT and really, really understand the units to do well on the exams. DO NOT TAKE 109 ONLINE. Many people I know took it online and said it was horrible.

110 use to be offered online but hasn't been the last few semesters which really sucks because I've heard from several people 110 should be taken online.

I started the program with the students who just graduated in May but because I didn't pass 106 I was left behind. Most every one of them said that 3rd semester was by far the most challenging and 4th semester was much less stress.

Good luck in 3rd semester! :)