Is in anyone in a nursing program that does not require chemistry as a pre-req

Love-A-Nurse · Apr 2, 2003

although i am not from flordia, the school i attend does not require chemistry as a pre-reqs. it is interesting to learn of the differences and similarities of various programs.

Scavenger'sWife, RN · Apr 3, 2003

Most ADN programs here in Ohio do not require Chem, either. But to transfer to a BSN, you would have to take it. So I guess it would depend on whether you wanted that BSN. I did the ADN and the Chem I needed to understand labs, meds, etc, was worked into either the A&P/Micro class or the Pharmacology class.

Good luck! :)

nursing 101 · Apr 3, 2003

Hi,

I'm from Fl and just wanted to see some programs that did not offer chem. As Chem is a big thing in my school I'm doing Org and biochem and it's kicking my ... But at least I'm passing it. To tell you I don't see the relevancy of chem in nursing. I think basic chem is enough. Well I can show all these schools to my peers!

Thank for your responses. It was a big discussion in my class today.

kittylilly · Apr 3, 2003

i know that the college i am attending does not require chem. at all. but that's in michigan.

bet0326 · Apr 3, 2003

Funny you should mention it. It was huge discussion in my class yesterday too.............lol............I was just talking to a girl in my Micro class yesterday that was looking for schools that don't offer it. You guys should talk!!!! LOL. I'll see you in class tomorrow Nursing 101!

missionnurse · Apr 4, 2003

I'm in Brunswick, GA just about 1 1/2 hrs north of Jax, Fl and we have no chemistry required for our ADN program....

salgal · Apr 28, 2003

Currently the two year program I have applied to does not require chemistry as a pre-req. I believe that may change for next years applicants. I think if I would have taken chem it probley would have helped alot in some of my other classes.

salgal · Apr 28, 2003

Currently the two year program I have applied to does not require chemistry as a pre-req. I believe that may change for next years applicants. I think if I would have taken chem it probley would have helped alot in some of my other classes.

GraceyB · Apr 28, 2003

The school that I am applying to in NYC requires chem before A&PI. I thought that chem was needed to be able to calculate dosages and such. Am I wrong?

GraceyB · Apr 28, 2003

The school that I am applying to in NYC requires chem before A&PI. I thought that chem was needed to be able to calculate dosages and such. Am I wrong?

passing thru · Apr 28, 2003

Nursing 101 : LOL -- Your thread brings back anxious memories of my own experiences with chemistry classes.

I think I have written this before on this BB.

Anyhow, it sounds like you are ready to move to Siberia - if necessary - to find a program that doesn't require Chem.

Chem is primarily algebra. So, if you can't "get it,".....my advice is to take an algebra course first.

Here is what happened to me.... I registered for Chemistry...."Chemistry for Nurses" the REAL Chemistry students called it. it was chemistry for health professionals....

I was about 8 weeks into the semester & realizing weekly that even though I was studying and everything, I did not have a clue what the professor was talking about.

I felt like a moron as the recently graduated from high school students who had studied chemistry in H.S. thought the class was a breeze. So, I dropped the course and continued attending every class. The next semester I took an algebra course at the junior college. Simultaneously, I attended every chemistry class again,............ not registered, just "auditing" the classes.

Okay, my ""3rd semester"" of chemistry for nurses........ I registered, I studied, and believe it or now, now that I knew how to do the equations....which is all chemistry is.....math equations......I actually enjoyed the class...and passed....I think it was a C grade....

If you think chemistry is hell.......check to see if statistics is required. LOL

The moral of this story.....It took me a while, 3 semesters of chemistry and one of algebra to pass one basic chemistry course, but when it was all said & done, I was feeling competent and had confidence in myself for achieving/accomplishing something I never thought I could do.

I still get palpitations just writing this & recalling the fear I felt when I realized I might possibly not be able to finish school--because of chemistry...LOL

passing thru · Apr 28, 2003