Chemistry class for WCCC program

sweetjean143 · Aug 9, 2007

I have just completed all my pre reqs for the program at WCCCD. I plan on applying in the fall for the Jan 08 program. So this fall I have registered for 4 co reqs..trying to get those out of the way. My question is about chemistry. Is it needed or not? I have heard both sides and so Im a bit confused. If it is needed, is intro to chem enough or do you need to go on? If needed, is it something that should be taken now or can it be taken next summer, after my first semester in the program? I did go ahead and register for intro to chem for this semester just in case. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hello! I am starting the program at WCCCD on August 27th. Chemistry is not needed for Wayne County. It is needed at HFCC. Don't waste your time or money. You can look right online at WCCCD's website at the program courses, it is not completely accurate because it only show 3 pre-reqs, but it does have all the classes listed that are needed. Hope this helps.

Expresso07 · Aug 9, 2007

I have just completed all my pre reqs for the program at WCCCD. I plan on applying in the fall for the Jan 08 program. So this fall I have registered for 4 co reqs..trying to get those out of the way. My question is about chemistry. Is it needed or not? I have heard both sides and so Im a bit confused. If it is needed, is intro to chem enough or do you need to go on? If needed, is it something that should be taken now or can it be taken next summer, after my first semester in the program? I did go ahead and register for intro to chem for this semester just in case. Any input on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Chemistry is not needed for the ADN program at wcccd. But, if you decide to move on to your bachelors degree, then you will need to take a chemistry class.

finola · Aug 9, 2007

Thanks! I know it isnt a pre req or co req but i have heard people say that you need the info from chem to help you during the program...someone had said that there was a part they failed only due to not having taken a chem class and that the people that passed this particular part had taken chem..so i guess i was just wondering how many people have ran across this during the program...id hate to waste my time and money but on the other hand, if it will greatly help me than I will do it.

missgigius, RN · Aug 9, 2007

Thanks! I know it isnt a pre req or co req but i have heard people say that you need the info from chem to help you during the program...someone had said that there was a part they failed only due to not having taken a chem class and that the people that passed this particular part had taken chem..so i guess i was just wondering how many people have ran across this during the program...id hate to waste my time and money but on the other hand, if it will greatly help me than I will do it.

Just a word of advice, when in doubt about anything regarding the nursing program, call the Nursing Office at WCCCD directly. They are very helpful and you will get accurate infomation.

finola · Aug 9, 2007

I guess I will have to do that. Like I said, I know it isnt a pre req or co req but Ive heard it will help you during the actual program. I cant afford to waste the time or money, so if I dont need it than Id rather not take it. I was just hoping someone that is already in the program could tell me if they thought a chemistry class would have helped them or if they took one, did it help them.

ambrosiastouch · Sep 8, 2008

I did not need it in 2003 check with Linda in the nursing office ..at the North west campus

Anne36, LPN · Sep 9, 2008

Hi, Im taking the chemistry 1000 at OCC right now.

I am having a really hard time with this class. The teacher has basically just skimmed over what we are doing. I couldnt say that she has taught us much at all. Mostly its read the book and figure it out for yourself.

I would have studied ahead of time had I known all the stuff we are expected to memorize and just know conversions off the top of our head because we got thru Algebra as a pre-req. I got an A in algebra and this is much more challenging. I think its because the teacher stinks.

All Im clear on so far is that we are basically doing 1 whole chapter every time we meet in class and she says we are going to be moving faster later on. I cant imagine.