I am starting the prerequisites in the summer and fall.
Required is Chemistry and algebra. Algebra not being a strong subject for me.
I am also taking anatomy and physiology I&II.
I in the summer and II in the fall.
I may also take microbiology is my schedule allows for it.
These would be extras and if I take them this summer I would not have to take them in the nursing program. I would have more time for clinicals.
It would also help me get in the nursing program and be ahead os some other people...hopefully.
So I have never taken chemistry and I hear it is rather hard?
Friends and family of mine say it is hard.
I really like sciences and did good in biology and other science subjects.
Should I be able to make it through chemistry?
What is it all about. From what I hear it is a mixture of math and science?
Of course it would have a lot to do with chemicals.
I need to get A's or B's in all these subjects.
Being as it goes by the grade per course...if that means I failed one out of 20 exams (or whatever), would that mean I could still get a passing grade. if the others were good grades? My point is does that mean I can't get less than a B in EVERY single test?
If I failed a test would they let me take it over..or do I just need to try better next time?
I know at my brothers tech school he can retake any grade he is not happy with.
Chemistry was easier than organic chemistry and biochemistry, so for me, I don't think it's difficult. The key is to do as many practice problems as you can, and to take advantage of all of the resources available (e.g. tutors, teaching assistants, professor's office hours, etc.).
I'd recommend looking over Algebra for Dummies and Chemistry for Dummies (check them out from your local library) before you take each class. Helps to learn the concepts in a different way. Make sure you have a good professor too.
Put the time in on the classes. I did Chem in the summer and spent about 30hrs. a week doing classwork and homework... and I'm a fairly quick study. Do all of the assignments. Also, there are booklets that often come with the Chemistry textbook called Mathmatics for Chemistry that taught a bunch of helpful tricks.
chemistry was difficult for me and I had a background of chemistry from high school. I ended up with a C in high school and a C in college. But the college material was more difficult, while the chemistry in high school had MORE material. One thing I did, (which I advise you not to do) is take anatomy&p at the same time as chemistry. Its the WORSE thing you can do. My chem was a 5credit course, I had to dedicate alot of my time to the class. Anatomy&P is going to also require alot of dedication which is why they often say NEVER take the two together. It's possible, just not smart. lol;)
it depends where you take it. I took chemistry at rutgers, and alot of people are known to fail the class, because their program is very difficult. My recommendation to you is to def not take bio and chem together because I tried that and as soon as the bio test came around, I didn't have time to study for chem and I fell behind, which is when it all went downhill. I managed to pass the class but barely. You def need to focus if the program is difficult. However, I took another chem class at the community college and found it very easy. I also got an A in chem in high school so I wasn't necessarily bad at it, I just fell behind and with chem everything builds on top of each other so those who fall behind rarely catch up, especially at rutgers' program. I suggest you look into the college's program and get other peoples feedback on the chemistry courses.
Only experience I have with Chemistry is highschool Chemistry, which was eons ago. I'm very thankful my nursing program does not require it, but it is required for my BSN.
I'm very thankful my nursing program does not require it, but it is required for my BSN.
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Chemistry was easier than organic chemistry and biochemistry, so for me, I don't think it's difficult. The key is to do as many practice problems as you can, and to take advantage of all of the resources available (e.g. tutors, teaching assistants, professor's office hours, etc.).