When do the pre classes END!!!!!

Nursing Students Pre-Nursing

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is there anyone else as sick and tired as i am of these pre nursing classes. they seem to just never end. i have been working on these pre rn classes for 10 years and the list seems longer now than when i started. im finishing up my sciences in aug perhaps that will help. :rolleyes: :( :uhoh21:

I finished my pre-req's last year in Spring for the associate's in nursing. Upon applying to the nursing program, it was to my dismay that I won't be getting in until 2006 Spring. It was heart wrenching due to the fact I just want to quit my retail job, but I'm still presistant. I'm now taking general education classes, Religious Studies, Child Development, Organic Chemistry, Critical Thinking along with Bio. Chemistry for my bachelor pre-req's. I go to Victorville Community College here in the high-desert. I must say, I have no intentions of leaving to attend another college right now due to the tuition fees along with the expense of a commute to another school. So here I am..................... waiting until Spring 06'. I definately know how you feel. (smilez)

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I can totally relate! I started prereqs 13 years ago, then quit when I became pregnant and was never financially able to go back until last fall. I work full time so i'm doing my prereqs online but only have time to do two classes at a time. It is taking me longer because I basically had to start with basic math and work my way up to algebra because I did not remember any of it:o Unfortunately algebra is a prereq to chem, and chem is a prereq to other classes so I am trying to get the math out of the way first. That's okay though, I will get through it sooner or later (probably later!) :D

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Specializes in MICU.

I just look at it this way: what is the alternative. I am still going to be a year older next year whether I work on my degree of not... so hang in there... it will come (sooner or later)...hang in there

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I can totally relate! I started prereqs 13 years ago, then quit when I became pregnant and was never financially able to go back until last fall. I work full time so i'm doing my prereqs online but only have time to do two classes at a time. It is taking me longer because I basically had to start with basic math and work my way up to algebra because I did not remember any of it:o Unfortunately algebra is a prereq to chem, and chem is a prereq to other classes so I am trying to get the math out of the way first. That's okay though, I will get through it sooner or later (probably later!) :D

I have to say, you're on the right path. Don't give up! If anything just think, would you rather be (however old you are) with a degree or without one? Obtaining a degree is a journey, but when it's complete, you will definately find satisfaction. You have a positive outlook on your futre. The hard part was probably "going back" which you did, so that tells me you're focused and you're heading in the right direction. Keep it up! It'll all pay off in the end.

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Specializes in Step-down ICU.
R you guys taking 1 class a semester or something? Y is it taking that long, I understand for transferring, but you can knock down at least 5 by CLEPping (Human Growth, Sociology, Pyschology, Algebra, Chemistry) and almost all colleges accept CLEP as long as you meet the grade requirement. Never met or heard of someone taking prereq's for nursing for 5 yrs, and 10? WOW, Good Luck.

Cherish--You mentioned CLEPping, just curious to know if you have ever CLEPped?? I am interested in CLEPping (Human Growth, and Psych). Maybe the two courses will have some overlap. If so please let me know. Just wondering how the tests are?

I think the amount of time spent on pre-classes depends on where you are in your life. It has not taking me a long time only because I am working part time, (which I can't afford to do), and can take about 3-4 classes per semester. I am sacrificing alot of things, (i.e., money) to get to where I need to be. Generally I think it should take about 2 years total. Anway if anyone has CLEPped please let me know. Thanks

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

When do these pre-classes end update.... LAWD well I have a end in sight. I finish up Algebra at TCC 8/18. Then Im done with all these nonsense pre classes...Oh it feels so good to almost be done..Then I have two years of hussle and bussle during RN school....:yelclap: Good luck to the others who feel overwhelmed and destin to be a pre-nursing school student forever......

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.

I've been working on mine for exactly a year now, and am sick to death already. 2 more to go I'm done, I can just imagine the frustration for those of you who have been going at them for years. It's worth it though, best wishes and hang in there! :)

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I so understand how you feel. Somedays I think this merry-go-round is never going to end. This is my last semester of pre-req's and I can't wait to be finished. Somedays, I barely have any motivation left to study. I took the summer off this year, I really needed it to re-group. I'm feeling better and ready for the fall classes to start. Good luck to everyone. :uhoh3:

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Well, for me I'm finishing up my bachelor pre-req's because there's a 14 month wait. Actually, as of today, it's only 5 month wait. For myself, the wait was good 'cause I need a lot of other bs classes and had to go through the loop holes. Right now, I'm taking Critical Thinking and next semester is Nursing Pharmacology which actually starts the nursing program for me except I won't be taking the actual Nursing Process classes until my start date, Valentine's 2006. Lucky me. Anyhow, much luck to all. ;)

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.
Some ADN programs require more pre-reqs:

My school requires: English, Speech, Math, Bio, Chem, Psych, Developmental Psych, Sociology, Physical Education, Humanities, Anatomy, Micro and Physio before you can apply.

That's about double, or 13 courses.

:coollook:

I agree. My program requires more even than that :uhoh3: (Public speaking, 3 maths, lit, med term, Communications) and it is only an ADN it is about 3.5 yrs almost the same length as a BSN :rolleyes:

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Trust me, I've taken all those courses and then some. If you run into the problem that I did where there's a long waitin' list. Take more classes to fulfill your bachelor's. That's what I'm doing.

I agree. My program requires more even than that :uhoh3: (Public speaking, 3 maths, lit, med term, Communications) and it is only an ADN it is about 3.5 yrs almost the same length as a BSN :rolleyes:
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The prereq's they never ends.

They just go on and on my friends.

Someone started taking them not knowing what they were,

and they'll continue classes forever just because,

(start at top again) :Melody: :Melody: :Melody:

(To the tune of a popular children's song)

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I read this thread and this song popped in my head! This is how I feel sometimes. :p

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