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

mariedoreen · May 29, 2004

From what I've heard the most important Chem for Nursing School is Biochem. I'll find out in September if they were right... I had never had Chem in high school so when I took General Chem fall term this year I was brand new to it. I learned right away that the following was key to my survival: Most importantly: I had already taken a dosage math class for nursing and my college algebra classes... made a huge difference in General Chem. So, if you are at all able, do your math classes before you do your Chem classes. Next, it's important to spend time on it almost every single day. The second you are unable to grasp a concept touch base with other students, tutors in the science lab or your instructor... don't let anything go!! Organic Chemistry winter term was easier for me and Biochem this term has been a lot like A&P is some areas. It's all survivable but I would say General Chem was definitely the worst and then it gets a little better (although we have the Chem instructor from hell, this term we've had a 4-6 page exam EVERY SINGLE WEEK). I have my last Chem exam this week and I am free of Chemistry for the rest of my life - yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!

CindyJRN · May 30, 2004

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Uh, I am a little scared now. My Chemistry class starts June 25th. I'll check in with you after it starts. I was a little scared before, but now I hope to pass and make it to August 15th (class ends) all in one piece. Hang in there!

lunakat · May 30, 2004

I feel for you and know what you're going through. Last fall I took Chem. and though I was going to die. I had done well in all me pre-reqs but Chem. was horrible. I had never had Chem. in High School so I didn't know what Chem. really was. I read the book, bought the dummies and read that too and still had a hard time. I just didn't understand half of what he was talking about (found out later that even though it was an intro class he taught it like we already had it, and was giving us way to much info). I cried and stressed so much because I was determined to pass that class. No one did well in his class. He let us do open book and Internet test and no one ever made an A. In fact by the time the semester was over there were only 4 of us left. That being said he was a nice teacher. I got a tutor (who unfortunately spoke little English) and met my instructor whenever I could. I passed with a c and I am sure you will pass too. The only thing I can say is seek out whatever help you can and remember that this class shall pass and I am sure you will too... Good luck.... :)