I was worrying about the same thing. I'm 51 and need 5 more classes to complete my pre-reqs. It's going to be a hard row to hoe, I know. But working as a nurse's aide, I realize my experience and maturity are appreciated by the residents of the nu...
I'm taking General Chemistry this quarter. It's mostly solving algebraic equations. Right now we're working on writing and solving chemical equations. I took Algebra I and II as prerequisites and still need to take Intermediate Algebra and College Al...
RNJoAnn replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in Pre-Nursing
I feel for all of you. It's very hard to go back to school when you have a family to raise and take care of. I know, I did it for about two years. Worked full-time, went to school two nights/week and raised two children back in the early 90's. My...
I started General Chemistry this quarter. I'm so happy with the teacher. He really seems to be in touch with his students. He knows what we're going through and takes his time to make sure we each know and understand both the math and the chemistr...
I just started Chemistry last night and according to the syllabus, my instructor added "Suggestions for Success": 1. Keep up. Keep up with the material on a weekly basis. Spend 8 hours outside of class reading the textbook and doing the problems. The...
I'm 50 (almost 51) and starting back to school. I'm going to try to get through Chemistry (Winter Quarter). Wish me luck! I'm taking it one class at a time!
Don't feel bad! This is my second time around trying to finish pre-reqs (10-years later) and my sisters think I've lost my mind going back to school at age 50! I sincerely believe this is a calling. I've always wanted to be a nurse and have always...
I've worked for Radiology as a Medical Secretary and now work at home for them as a transcriptionist. I started pending nursing back in the early 90's when I started there, quit and am now returning in January to finish my pre-reqs. Do you need pre...