Boston College Pre-Req - Life Sci Chem?

hmm yea, i was kind of expecting that. i've heard that most accelerated nursing programs are pretty much like hell and you hardly have time for anything but studying. but hey, i think it will be worth the pain and suffering if we are done in 2 years and can do what we want to do career wise! BCgradnurse, do you think that BC has a solid support system/sense of community? This is something that is very important to me if I am going to enter such an intense, rigorous program. Are the teachers approachable? I'm not looking for someone to hold my hand throughout the process, but at least have faculty who want their students to do well and who are available for help. Do you feel like you are prepared to practice as an NP even though you've only been in school for 2 years? Sorry for all the questions haha and thanks for all the info, it is very helpful!

I have a degree in a science field, so I had already taken several chem courses. However, it had been over 10 years since I graduated so I needed to retake some things. I took the CLEP exam for basic college or inorganic chemistry, and then took a semester of organic chem. As far as finding your own sites, it's all about talking to people...your professors, the nurses at your RN clinical sites, the doctor's office you walk by on your way to your clinical....anyone who is at all connected to health care. If you can't find them on your own it's not the end of the world, but it's one less administrative hassle to deal with.

I think the students are all very close and support each other. It's a small class, and although you'll have your close friends, you'll know everyone. I have found the majority of the faculty to be approachable and supportive. They really want you to do well, and will help...but you have to take the initiative and ask for what you need.

I don't feel quite ready to practice as an NP just yet, but I feel lot more ready than I did 3 months ago. There are certain areas I have a higher level of comfort in than others. But, like in most professions, you learn most of it on the job. And hopefully, I'll be finding that "right" first job soon!

Hey! I was accepted into the 2009 class as well! I am also trying to figure out what I can take for the life chem course, as I have not taken chemistry since high school! Have any of you received tuition remission? Do you know if that is mailed with your acceptance letter or if you find out about it later?

Thanks!

BCgradnurse, do you have any time whatsoever for down time, going to the gym, or the occasional night out? or is it simply just study study study. I just want to get an idea what I'm in for haha.

MNGirl, all I got with my letter was the acceptance letter itself with the amount per credit stated in it and the form to send back to BC telling whether or not you will accept admission for the fall of 2009.

Also to those debating re:Columbia...I have heard the program is disorganized and the financial aid department is awful-as in forgets to file your paperwork and you have to keep on them to make sure you get any aid they offer you!!

Thanks! I looked it up...last summer it was Tues and Thurs from 5-830 from June 1-31st...so 5 weeks long, pretty sweet. I am hoping/assuming it will be the same...I wish we could just take normal intro to chem!!