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Melissa0181 · Jul 17, 2012

Pre-reqs I would rate a 2 and nursing classes I would rate a 8 if your goal is to get A's and B's. My nursing classes were completely different than any other classes I had taken. It was no longer memorization. Instead I had to know the disease process, signs & symptoms, medical treatment, and nursing interventions then throw in some critical thinking to get the correct answers on tests. It is very time consuming and the reading can be overwhelming. My professors weren't mean or rude but they made it clear that we were studying to be nurses and that at the end of the day patients lives and well being would be in our hands. With that being said nursing school is tough but not impossible. Time management skills come in extremely handy if you have to work or take care of kids while attending classes.

JonB04 · Jul 17, 2012

I can see you overcame alot

itsmejuli · Jul 17, 2012

I don't know if anything compares to a statistics class. At least the nursing classes made sense.

JonB04 · Jul 18, 2012

Anyone else find stats difficult

BloomNurseRN, ASN, BSN, RN · Jul 18, 2012

I think it's just a different level. The pre-req's lay the ground to delve into the crazy involved stuff. You're expected to know anatomy so that when they start talking disease process and vital signs and symptoms, that you can put it all together to build a treatment plan for your patient.

It's also a change in thinking. The pre-req's were fairly straightforward. It was basic facts, such as identifying anatomy or creating a chemical formula. Nursing courses require critical thinking. There is the possibility that you will be given a set of circumstances where EVERY answer is a level of right but there is one MOST right answer. It's not easy to separate those possibilities but it does change how you prioritize and break down situations.

It's definitely all a matter of opinion but I think it's all one thing that builds one what came before. Good luck!

BetterThanFiction · Jul 18, 2012

I think it's just a different level. The pre-req's lay the ground to delve into the crazy involved stuff. You're expected to know anatomy so that when they start talking disease process and vital signs and symptoms, that you can put it all together to build a treatment plan for your patient.
It's also a change in thinking. The pre-req's were fairly straightforward. It was basic facts, such as identifying anatomy or creating a chemical formula. Nursing courses require critical thinking. There is the possibility that you will be given a set of circumstances where EVERY answer is a level of right but there is one MOST right answer. It's not easy to separate those possibilities but it does change how you prioritize and break down situations.
It's definitely all a matter of opinion but I think it's all one thing that builds one what came before. Good luck!

This is a perfect explanation!! Thanks Bloomgirl118!

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PinkCupcake · Jul 18, 2012

I'm taking stats now and I'm getting an A. It's not too bad thanks to my instructor. He does an amazing job of explaining when and how to set up the different formulas. I also love my casio calculator because I can enter the formulas exactly as they are written once I know what numbers go where. I just hate the fact that you have to do a million different formulas before you FINALLY have your answer. I'll be glad when this class is over. Just because I'm doing well doesn't mean I'm enjoying the class lol :)

As far as the nursing classes I agree that everyone is different. Some people are off and running with it from the start and for others it takes them awhile to learn to think like a nurse. It doesn't mean that one is smarter than the other. Don't worry I'm sure you'll be fine. It took me a few weeks to get the feel of my instructor and her teaching method along with the NCLEX style tests but I think I'm starting to get the hang of it because I'm now getting As on my exams.