Discouraged

[shermainenevels]

I was considering going for the RN instead of LPN, but from family and friends they are telling me it's a difficult program, especially chemistry & biology. So just to be on the safe side, I think I'll take their advice and go for the LPN program. Are there any RNs/RNs students that could give me information about the RNs program?? I'm considering Penn Valley Community College in Kansas City, Mo.

[Erythropoiesis]

Study as much as it takes you to make an A

[shermainenevels]

Study as much as it takes you to make an A

I'm starting to think, I'm making it harder than what it really is.

[mindofmidwifery, ADN]

That's why I'm here. To get informed from nursing students. The people I have talked has dropped out or dropped the classes.

I dropped anatomy but that's because I wouldn't be successful taking it alongside chemistry. I think the biggest thing is not chewing off more than you can handle. I also work too though, not sure what your responsibilities are

[Erythropoiesis]

You are, and the feedback you're feeding off of is called the negativity bias. People who make bad grades and experience road blocks because of it are usually the ones who go out and tell everyone how hard it is to get into nursing school. The ones who study, make the grade, and get in are much more likely to have their little happy dance but for the most part they keep quiet and focus on moving forward. It's not anything anybody CAN'T do, but it takes hard work and long term dedication. If you really want it, and work hard to go after it, you will obtain it.

[shermainenevels]

I dropped anatomy but that's because I wouldn't be successful taking it alongside chemistry. I think the biggest thing is not chewing off more than you can handle. I also work too though, not sure what your responsibilities are

I'm not working but I have two older children and a newborn...

[shermainenevels]

You are, and the feedback you're feeding off of is called the negativity bias. People who make bad grades and experience road blocks because of it are usually the ones who go out and tell everyone how hard it is to get into nursing school. The ones who study, make the grade, and get in are much more likely to have their little happy dance but for the most part they keep quiet and focus on moving forward. It's not anything anybody CAN'T do, but it takes hard work and long term dedication. If you really want it, and work hard to go after it, you will obtain it.

True. They did drop out or dropped the class. I have NEVER had a conversation with someone that actually passed the classes

[Quiet Sunshine, BSN]

For what it is worth, I'm taking Anatomy and physiology 2 alongside chemistry 1 and I'm making A's in both. It's really not that bad, but you do need to study, probably more than usual. Nursing school will be more difficult than your prereqs, so I see these classes as being "practice" lol

Edit: I agree with the comment above. The people who fail are always the loudest. When I signed up for my chemistry class without taking the introductory class (basically my school requires that you take chem 099 before chem 101, or you take a placement test to skip 099) many people told me it would be super hard, but it's really not!

Go for your dreams, whatever they may be!

[O9eleven]

RN prerequisites and school is tough, but if you're passionate about nursing let that be what fuels you to become a nurse. Most nothing is impossible in this world. Just read here in AN all the trials and tribulations many of us went through and made it. Whatever you decide, Buena suerte.

[shermainenevels]

For what it is worth, I'm taking Anatomy and physiology 2 alongside chemistry 1 and I'm making A's in both. It's really not that bad, but you do need to study, probably more than usual. Nursing school will be more difficult than your prereqs, so I see these classes as being "practice" lol

Edit: I agree with the comment above. The people who fail are always the loudest. When I signed up for my chemistry class without taking the introductory class (basically my school requires that you take chem 099 before chem 101, or you take a placement test to skip 099) many people told me it would be super hard, but it's really not!

Go for your dreams, whatever they may be!

Thanks. You explained it well.

[Horseshoe, BSN, RN]

If you believe it will be too difficult, it will be.

The poster who gave you the harsh comment could have been more tactful; however, he is actually correct. As hard as nursing school is, actual nursing is way more "difficult." Read the threads in general nursing, and you will see it is a hard, tough profession. Due to philosophies on staffing, it's getting harder all the time. It will be difficult to do with children, you are working with personalities who will also be less than "tactful," it's hard on your body, and the stress can be overwhelming. It can also be very rewarding, and the pay, though not as great as many would have you believe, is decent.

Give it a lot of thought. But if what you want is to be an RN, you won't be satisfied with the limitations an LPN license places on you, so just go ahead and GO FOR IT.

[AZQuik]

There's only one way to find out. Usually you can drop the class after you get an idea how you are doing. Also finding good instructors (not easy as you need this information) helps.

I found a&p to be a lot of memorization. Chem was a lot of math and memorizing formulas. Actual nursing school was just a war of attrition based on busy work. Learning how to care for people who are sick was different than all those things.

[BBboy]

You know I was just thinking. For those of you that dropped various classes while taking others, what're you going to do when you have a full time nursing course schedule for the first time? Trust me anatomy, chemistry whatever aren't really anything compared to what you'll later be exposed to. Fight through the "tough" times now and you'll set yourself up for better successes in the future. I understand some teachers are just horrendous and necessitate the reason for dropping but to not be able to actively set aside enough time to study is an issue in itself. Kids, jobs, everyone has those practically in nursing school including myself but sometimes you just have to "just do it". For every moment you slack off there's someone out there working even harder than you, taking on even more, that will get into the program. Let that motivate you next time you say "this is too tough"