A&P2, Chem, & Micro in one semester? :O

O'Ryan · Oct 30, 2009, 04:40 PM

Re: A&P2, Chem, & Micro in one semester? :O

Originally Posted by on eagles wings

Well, you could always take AP and chem and then microbiology later, right?? I think a lot of people do that since chem or ap tend to be pre-reqs for micro. And you could always do hw or study during your lunch breaks... I try to get as much classes in one day as possible to have whole days to study if needed...

i think you're right. Microbio is usally one of the courses you can get into nursing school without. However, the schools in my area are so competitive that i would like to take the course and get an A to improve my transcript. it would also take some weight off my shoulders.

Amy2020 · Oct 30, 2009, 04:56 PM

Re: A&P2, Chem, & Micro in one semester? :O

Originally Posted by O'Ryan

I'm also debating taking 3 science w/lab next semester....

A&P 1,chem,and microbio, + some other elective course.....

dunno if i should go for it or not? chem is the only course thats optional..

Also,i need A's in everything i take...

Hi Ryan,
don't take 3 science courses with lab in one semester even though you don't any social life/work. They are all heavy loaded science classes. Take A&P1, Chem and one/two elective next semester; A&P 2, Micro and one/two elective in the following semester. Unlike "on eagle wings", her/his Micro class doesn't have lab and Math was pretty easy course.

O'Ryan · Oct 30, 2009, 05:18 PM

Re: A&P2, Chem, & Micro in one semester? :O

Originally Posted by Amy2020

Hi Ryan,
don't take 3 science courses with lab in one semester even though you don't any social life/work. They are all heavy loaded science classes. Take A&P1, Chem and one/two elective next semester; A&P 2, Micro and one/two elective in the following semester. Unlike "on eagle wings", her/his Micro class doesn't have lab and Math was pretty easy course.

thanks for your opinion. My mind is all over since i'm gonna register first thing monday morning. i have to decide this weekend

i really wanna take advantage of having no work and no social life and destroy these courses. but at the same time i dont want to bite off more than i can chew...

Amy2020 · Oct 30, 2009, 05:36 PM

Re: A&P2, Chem, & Micro in one semester? :O

Grades are very important for getting into nursing program. don't screw the transcript. Micro and A&P 1&2 are prereq. for all the RN programs in CA (maybe not for the school you are going to apply). If you get "A"s on these classes, you will have a better advantage than people don't.

It sounds like you have more free time than you wanted. Why don't you do some volunteer at local hospital? They look very good on your nursing application.

on eagles wings · Oct 30, 2009, 05:38 PM

Re: A&P2, Chem, & Micro in one semester? :O

I really think you should see an adviser at your local NS. Maybe he or she can give you advice of some kind. I know your mind must be all over, mine was too until I got things cleared out with my adviser lol. It can be real nerve wrecking. But try to really think about the consequences of taking all that stuff together. :| Advisers which specialize in pre-admission see tons of people in our situation each term and sure enough find a way to help us out. Mine helped me sooooooo much today! Please go asap, I really hope you get this cleared out in your mind!

on eagles wings · Oct 30, 2009, 05:41 PM

Re: A&P2, Chem, & Micro in one semester? :O

Originally Posted by Amy2020

It sounds like you have more free time than you wanted. Why don't you do some volunteer at local hospital? They look very good on your nursing application.

I totally forgot about this. This is excellent advice. Unfortunately I won't be able to due to a surgical procedure coming up and I have to rest as much as I can before Spring....

But it would be awesome if O'Ryan could get some hours done. My AP professor said that those who have clinical experience of any kind or any kind of volunteering at a clinical environment will be considered more. That is a big deal considering my local NS admits solely on GPA...

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