Which Pre-Reqs Can I Take Together?

[rozlips]

So I've taken a deep breath and realized that theoretically I can finish nursing school in less than three years. Emphasis on theoretically. It would require admission to Kennesaw's accelerated 16 month second degree program.

I could start this fall at GPC with Chemistry I, then take A&P on a split semester in the spring. That would leave me with only Chemistry II and Microbiology to take in the summer session. So here's my question. Does it make more sense to take Chemistry II with A&P or with Microbiology? Keep in mind I haven't had a science class since undergrad some twenty years ago. I got a B in Biology I&II, but it was a long time ago. Still, I enjoy science and usually do reasonably well in it. I'm assuming that I'll need to ace all these pre-reqs in order to get accepted into nursing school.

This is my ideal situation. Obviously, I plan to apply to all the nursing programs within reasonable distance of me. Starting Kennesaw's program in the fall would actually be a bit of a pain because I'd have to go to Rome for classes. I live in Dunwoody for Pete's sake. With gas like it is, I may well have to scratch the whole thing anyway. But I would love to try.

And what's this I hear about your undergraduate gpa having to be a 3.0 to get into Georgia State's acceleratedprogram? I don't think my undergrad gpa was that high, though my grad school gpa was a 4.0. Does anyone know whether they'll count that instead? Georgia State would actually make more sense, since I wouldn't have to schlepp out to Rome for two semesters.

[ga girl]

If it were me, I would take Chem II and Micro together. I do think it is tough to take two science classes at a time. You may find that you start this Fall and reorganize your thinking based on the feel of that semester too, its ok if it takes longer :) It took me awhile to get through pre-reqs then on to the Nursing programs. If you have to go slower to make better grades, do it :) good luck