ANY from JJC?

Glitter Bug · Feb 12, 2009

For Bio 151 I absolutely recommend Griffis. He's great. If you are having trouble, he helps you - he's very personable, and he's got a great personality. Some of the lectures can be boring, but he makes them as fun as possible.

For Chem 100, the best teacher you can take is Carroll. Not only is he a nice guy, but he's got a great sense of humor, and he'll help you if you are struggling. I don't think he teaches in the summer, though.

I took A&P I and II with Dr Lee - he's the chairman of the science department. He's a very sweet guy and he's willing to come in on his days off to help you study, or anything else you may be struggling with, however his class is definitely NOT easy. He expects a lot from his students.

Your best bet would be to check out ratemyprofessor.com and read up on all the teachers that are teaching those specific courses this summer.

ChicagoICU_RN · Feb 13, 2009

omg what a coincedance...im planning to take bio151 w griffis and chem100 with carrol and bio250 with salvatore all in the summer...i went on ratemyprofessor and thats what helped me pick them.

I really hope I get into them....science fills up impossibly fast.

ill be taking bio151 and chem together in the summer and the 2nd session bio250 and chem ( chem is a 12week class in the summer)

do you think its goint to be extreamly tough...or is it do-able?

Glitter Bug · Feb 13, 2009

I think it just really depends on how strong you are in your sciences. I took a&p I and Chem together and I was okay, but it definitely wasn't easy.

ChicagoICU_RN · Feb 13, 2009

thanks glitter bug for the advice....do you still have any study material from those classses?

ChicagoICU_RN · Feb 15, 2009

did you apply to the nursing program again at JJC for the fall?

Glitter Bug · Feb 15, 2009

I think any material that I may have left would be handouts and things that you'd end up getting from the teachers anyways - I'm pretty sure it isn't anything that would definitely help you out one way or another.

Yes, I did go ahead and apply again for the fall. I'm going to give it one more go with this school, and if I don't get in again (assuming my score is good) I'll definitely be checking out new schools with no waiting lists.

ChicagoICU_RN · Feb 28, 2009

I got in all the science classes I wanted in the summer...thank god! I can finally apply to the nursing program in Aug!!! (God willing)....I have a few questions Glitterbug

-How hard was the teas? and what was covered?

-How hard was chem100...and how was prof Elbert carrol?

-and did you hear anything about acceptance yet?!? I wish you well and hope you get in... :nurse:

Glitter Bug · Feb 28, 2009

Hi there,

I would suggest buying the TEAS study guide. That will give you a better idea on what to expect for the test. Some people find the test to be easy, and others tend to struggle. I think it's a personal thing. I struggled with the math portion because I didn't feel I had enough time to do all the problems on scratch paper - but if you are good in math, you may find it all to be a breeze.

I know there are two forms of the TEAS test that they give out. Apparently some have more Chemistry and A&P questions than the other form. When I took it, I think I only had about 4 A&P questions total.

I struggled in Chemistry but it was the very first Chem course I ever took - I didn't have to take it in high school. Carrol would be the best professor at JJC to take it with in my opinion. There is no homework - so the only way to succeed in that class is to do well on each quiz he gives you.

I won't hear any acceptance or denial letters until I take the TEAS again. I believe they'll be scheduling them sometime in March or April.

ChicagoICU_RN · Mar 1, 2009

Im very apprehensive about this whole chem class...that would be my first chem class I will be taking...and have nooo idea what chem is...all I know is it has to do with conversions...Is that all chem is? were the quizzes tough that carrol gave you? were lectures boring in his class? what about the labs?

I hope you do well on the teas ....keep me posted on that!

Glitter Bug · Mar 4, 2009

Conversions are definitely a big part, but there is much more to Chem than just that. The last thing I want to do is discourage you in any way, but I did struggle with Chem. In fact, I had to repeat the course because my first grade wasn't good enough. Just make sure that you understand all the concepts in the chapters that you will be tested on. If you know how to do everything, then you should do fine on his quizzes. If you are struggling early on, I'd approach him immediately to explain things to you differently. Otherwise, there is also free tutoring classes for Chem that you can make an appointment for just in case. The labs were pretty easy overall, but he will help you if you are struggling. You are always going to be partnered up in labs, so make sure to sit next to someone who is serious about the class. I think you'll do just fine.

ChicagoICU_RN · Mar 13, 2009

really there is free tutoring for chem? at jjc? where at...and are they open in the summer?

me and my brother are taking it together...me and him are both serious...so that shouldnt be a problem...

kimbly9 · Mar 18, 2009

Glitter Bug,

How quickly after you took the test did you get your letter about acceptance? This is my 1st attempt but it doesn't sound promising.

Thanks!