I HATE CHEMISTRY! !@#$%^&*

fairyprincess2003 · May 26, 2004

Hey there,

I am finishing a minor in chemistry so I thought I would give you some tips. You may like chem more than you first think. I never took any chemistry in HS (as compared to a lot of my classmates who have taken chem, even AP chem etc) So I assumed I would not be good at it. You need to try and enjoy it, trust me this goes a long way. I started out horribly my first semester of college chem, bc I just assumed I was bad at it. It was all new to me so it just seemed to strenghten my failure at chem.. To make a long story short, I then went on to get A's in chem 1 and 2, A's in Organic 1 and 2, and A in biochem. It can be done. Just STAY ON TOP OF IT. You MUST study a little bit every day(or at least every couple of days) Try and skim the chapters before class. The fundamentals are key, once you understand them you can figure out most anything. The thing with chem is that it builds on eachother. It really does. Good luck:)

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · May 26, 2004

I just looked up moles :crying2:

I had to re-take Chem...the first time, i got a D, the second, an A (nicer instructor)....Please don't ever mention that word MOLES to me again! LOL.
Good luck!!

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · May 26, 2004

thanks, now please give us tips on this math part of chem. Any books we can buy that make this easier. I will live and breath chem for 6 weeks starting 7/1 . Im not even going to the bathroom without the book......... :scrying:

Hey there,
I am finishing a minor in chemistry so I thought I would give you some tips. You may like chem more than you first think. I never took any chemistry in HS (as compared to a lot of my classmates who have taken chem, even AP chem etc) So I assumed I would not be good at it. You need to try and enjoy it, trust me this goes a long way. I started out horribly my first semester of college chem, bc I just assumed I was bad at it. It was all new to me so it just seemed to strenghten my failure at chem.. To make a long story short, I then went on to get A's in chem 1 and 2, A's in Organic 1 and 2, and A in biochem. It can be done. Just STAY ON TOP OF IT. You MUST study a little bit every day(or at least every couple of days) Try and skim the chapters before class. The fundamentals are key, once you understand them you can figure out most anything. The thing with chem is that it builds on eachother. It really does. Good luck:)

manna, BSN, RN · May 26, 2004

Chemistry's not so bad as long as you maintain a positive attitude about it and absolutely do NOT fall behind. If you're having trouble, seek help early since the class continues to build upon each successive concept learned.

I was SURE I was going to fail Chem (took it online, even), but I came out of it with a B. I think if I'd had a better attitude, I could have managed an A! Good luck! :)

fairyprincess2003 · May 26, 2004

ok

A good tip for chemistry math is this, when setting up (or trying to solve an equation) try not to get all flustered(which is what I once did) think about what are they asking for. This may seem like, duh I know that. But seriously think about it. It will make your life much easier in coversions. There is a good book which I used for organic. Well there are two of them.. Youcan get them at barnes and nobles. One is called chemistry made incredibly easy I cannot think of the author now but I will get back to you) Another very important book, which made Organic a cakewalk is actually for the MCATS, They are examcrackers books. They have general chem, organic chem, even physics and bio. These books are amazing. They explain all the concepts in a summarized fashion.

Also, just read your text book. Try and read each chapter twice if you can. If not, read it once very in depth. Trust me on this one. It took me five hours to read a chapter that my friends read in one hour and I had the highest grade in the class. If you do not understand something circle it and go to office hours. GO TO OFFICE HOURS! That is huge, with any questions. It goes a long way

Good luck

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · May 26, 2004

I bow down to the chem master!!!!!!! thanks

ok
A good tip for chemistry math is this, when setting up (or trying to solve an equation) try not to get all flustered(which is what I once did) think about what are they asking for. This may seem like, duh I know that. But seriously think about it. It will make your life much easier in coversions. There is a good book which I used for organic. Well there are two of them.. Youcan get them at barnes and nobles. One is called chemistry made incredibly easy I cannot think of the author now but I will get back to you) Another very important book, which made Organic a cakewalk is actually for the MCATS, They are examcrackers books. They have general chem, organic chem, even physics and bio. These books are amazing. They explain all the concepts in a summarized fashion.
Also, just read your text book. Try and read each chapter twice if you can. If not, read it once very in depth. Trust me on this one. It took me five hours to read a chapter that my friends read in one hour and I had the highest grade in the class. If you do not understand something circle it and go to office hours. GO TO OFFICE HOURS! That is huge, with any questions. It goes a long way
Good luck

fairyprincess2003 · May 26, 2004

:)

Seriously, if you have any questions when you take the class just PM me, I would be glad to help. Really look into getting that book though. Also, the office hours advice is very helpful. Profs are very willing to help out students that they know is trying. It is aslo easier to understand things as well having it explained to you individually.

Good luck

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · May 26, 2004

Okie Dokie, Im adding you to the buddy list. thanks in advance if I get in a bind Ill PM you.......:)

:)
Seriously, if you have any questions when you take the class just PM me, I would be glad to help. Really look into getting that book though. Also, the office hours advice is very helpful. Profs are very willing to help out students that they know is trying. It is aslo easier to understand things as well having it explained to you individually.
Good luck

Deb123j · May 27, 2004

I got a B (81%) on my test last night in Chemistry. I know I should be happier but I thought I would do better. :crying2: For some reason I have serious chemistry test anxiety. I've never had that with any other class. I'm fine when I take my psychology test, but with chemistry I just kinda freak out. I hope this isn't an indication to how I'll be with nursing school. I can't take the stress!!!

But at least I'll get a B for the class, as long as I get a 65% or better on my last test. :rolleyes:

NICURNtobe · May 27, 2004

I'm taking Chem next semester and have a bunch of websites lined up for extra help. Here's one that my son told me about.

http://www.standarddeviants.com/pls/brain/cerebellum.show_subject?p_subject_id=37

Maisie · May 27, 2004

thanks, now please give us tips on this math part of chem. Any books we can buy that make this easier. I will live and breath chem for 6 weeks starting 7/1 . Im not even going to the bathroom without the book.........

I purchased a book called Essential Math for Chemistry Students. It is a small book by David W. Ball. I studied it before taking my introductory to chemistry course and got an A. I found the math easy after studying this book. Good luck.

Tony35NYC · May 29, 2004

my chemistry class is sooooo hard. i'm seriously worried about nursing school. how is nursing school compared to chemistry???

deb,

not all nursing schools are the same and some may have more chemistry in the curriculum than others. but, what i've seen so far is that the chemistry in nursing is very basic and its mostly relating to fluids and electrolytes and acid/ base imbalances.