Looking for nurses or nurse students to help me with this

ConstantlyEvolving · Nov 24, 2012

It depends on how many pre reqs your school requires before applying to the program...are u in the philly region because I see 215 in your name...what school are u attending? I'm at Montgomery County Community College

x_factor · Nov 24, 2012

I am not in college yet.Im 25,and will have to take pre reqs and then wait and see if I will even get into the nursing program!But its what I want to do with a passion.Im so discouraged because I suck at math and I think that will be my downfall well the biggest one ...My question is lets say I have to start at remedial math how long will it take me to finish all my pre reqs if say I pass each class hopefully! Im hoping I can start college in September and im giving myself until im 30 to complete this mission is there any hope for me I need some words of encouragement

Math is my biggest weakness too. I am almost 30 and taking pre-reqs for the nursing program, I'm applying next semester. I had to go through remedial math, it's not the biggest deal really, and will likely help you out when you get ready to take higher math, because it's refreshing the foundation you'll need for college math. If you're weak in math, it'll just take a lot of effort on your part. I've had to spend insane amounts of time at the tutoring center, lots of time doing practice problems, and staying after class for clarification of problems from the teacher. But I'm passing math thanks to all my effort.

How long it'll take you to finish pre-reqs depends on how many pre-reqs the program you plan to apply to requires. My program requires 16 credit to apply, and 34 total, but the other half can be done while in the program. You get extra points for each extra pre-req you complete past the required 16 before applying. So I'm finishing up the last of my required 16 this semester, and working torwards the other 16 next semester, which is also when I am applying for the program.

Sit down with an advisor at your school, they will show you what pre-reqs are required for your program of choice, and can help you determine a time-line of how long it'll take you to finish. Word of advice though: go into it with a more positive attitude. Don't go into it with the attitude of "IF I pass each class". The classes can be passed if you put in all the effort required. If classes are difficult, make sure you utilize any and all resources available to you. Use the professor's office hours, use the tutoring center, use study guides, youtube, whatever it takes. Just do not go into it with a defeated attitude before you even begin. Good luck!

Amber215 · Nov 24, 2012

Im planning to go to CCP Community College of Philadelphia and it says I need a placement in math 118 and elglish 101 ready I think if im not mistaken but its like I dont understand that because if that is so I think I will need pre reqs for my pre reqs if that makes any sense ahah I just want this so bad!!

Amber215 · Nov 24, 2012

Also thank you guys for replying this is my first topic I tryed to reply indiviually but idk what happen aha

Amber215 · Nov 24, 2012

I hope it will not take extremely long because Im already 25 ughhhhhhhhh I wish I would have did this sooner

Amber215 · Nov 24, 2012

gosh x factor you are so right I need to think positive like when I pass not if glad to see you did it and are doing it gives me hope!

queserasera, RN · Nov 24, 2012

I feel your pain! I totally had a horrible high school math experience and so none of it stuck with me. I'm 23 and went back to school last year. I had to start in a 2 non-credit maths and it really kind of stunk. At my school you can't take A&P, Micro, or Chem until you have taken at least college algebra. If I could do it over, I'd take my remedial maths with my english, psych's and lower level electives. That way you can take your higher level science classes later on once you're back in the swing of school.

Also, I did really well in my math classes. In high school I was a D student and in college I've managed to get B's in math but practicing and getting a lot of help at the math lab. Use your schools resources for math help!

Amber215 · Nov 24, 2012

Wow Chelsea13 thats great !! I hope things go well for me that like that too hehe sheesh and ya I tottally will use ALL the resources aha going to need them>.

Red35 · Nov 24, 2012

I am not in college yet.Im 25,and will have to take pre reqs and then wait and see if I will even get into the nursing program!But its what I want to do with a passion.Im so discouraged because I suck at math and I think that will be my downfall well the biggest one ...My question is lets say I have to start at remedial math how long will it take me to finish all my pre reqs if say I pass each class hopefully! Im hoping I can start college in September and im giving myself until im 30 to complete this mission is there any hope for me I need some words of encouragement

So how bad are you at math? Can you do fractions, ratios, decimals etc? If not, take a remedial math class or buy a GED math book. That's what I did...I haven't used math in years (other than basic add and subtract) Every night study a chapter..I like the book because it helped me with the entrance exam and gives great examples.

windsurfer8, BSN, RN · Nov 24, 2012

Study harder. Work harder. If you study 12 hours a week and you don't pass..then you study 20 hours. Hard work will outlast everything. When I was getting my BSN I was not the "smartest", but I will out work ANYONE. Chemistry..I would write down everything in class with absolutely no idea what it was. I would go to the library and would not leave until I figured it out.

Everyone wants the big time, but they don't want to work for it. You have to take a Search & Destroy mentality.

Skips, MSN, RN · Nov 24, 2012

I don't think you should put a time limit on yourself. That will only stress you out! Just take it one step, one class, at a time.