Oh boy--I just have my micro final this Monday and then I'm done for the semester--yeaa! Trouble is, what to do next? I was heartbroken not to get into the RN program at my CC for next fall, despite a 4.0 GPA over 34 credit hours, and I took advice and applied as a transfer student to a BSN program at a nearby state college. The trouble is, I applied REALLY late and was told because of that my chances of getting in are extremely slim. BUT, if I were to be accepted, I would have to have completed at least one chemistry course. With that in mind, I signed up for an accelerated (4/12 weeks) course at my CC this summer (but have not paid yet and am not locked into the decision).
My dilemma comes from the fact that I hate chemistry and know next to nothing about it, and do I really want to do this course? If I don't get into the BSN program I will be trying for the ADN again for fall 2009, and my school does not require ANY chemistry for the nursing program. In other words, I could have put myself through an extremely stressful 4-1/2 weeks (I work more than full time as well) at a cost of over $600 for nothing. I know that no education is wasted, and I might end up going for my BSN eventually anyway but still.... I'm no spring chicken (50) so that may not happen. What do do? What to do?
This would be an option if you just have time to kill and can study in your free time. I took Chemistry over a normal semester and the one thing I remember about the course is how much math and calculations were involved for Chemistry. I can't even imagine taking that class in 4 1/2 weeks and I took A & P I & II last summer in 5 week sessions.
This would be an option if you just have time to kill and can study in your free time. I took Chemistry over a normal semester and the one thing I remember about the course is how much math and calculations were involved for Chemistry. I can't even imagine taking that class in 4 1/2 weeks and I took A & P I & II last summer in 5 week sessions.
That's certainly an option I hadn't thought of, thanks. If I do end up needing chemistry in a bit of a hurry or where the timing is off, I will definitely consider that. You all make it sound so ridiculously difficult to do as an accelerated course, I'm happy not to bother with it right now.
Mommycakers
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Another option is to take the CLEP test for Chemistry if your school accepts it. You just get the CLEP study guide and study enough that you can pass the test. http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/exams.html
This would be an option if you just have time to kill and can study in your free time. I took Chemistry over a normal semester and the one thing I remember about the course is how much math and calculations were involved for Chemistry. I can't even imagine taking that class in 4 1/2 weeks and I took A & P I & II last summer in 5 week sessions.