working on your BSN? I'm only asking this because the BSN curriculum has so many more classes (in my expereince because I've been to both - I'm on my 6th college), and the classes are more difficult. For instance, before you can even start my first nursing clinical course at my university you need to have a minimum of 2.9 B- in the following courses:
General Biology II
General Chemistry
College Algebra
Psychology
Organic Chemistry
Biological Chemistry
Human Anatomy Lecture
Human Physiology Lecture
Human Physiology Lab
Cadaver Lab
Developmental Psychology
Junior level Writing
Senior level Writing
Microbiology
Microbiology Lab
Human Genetics
Explorations in Nursing
Self-Health and Wellness
Clinical Nutrition (basically another bio-chem class)
Basic Pathophysiology
Not to mention the general education classes.
So, not to piss anyone off, but when I see "I have a 4.0 gpa", I'm always wondering if it was just the three prerequisits you had to take at your community college or if you had to take all the classes I had to take before even getting accepted into your nursing program. I'm very proud of my 2.9 gpa considering the very difficult classes I had to take.:chair:
This will be my last post on this board. I have better things to do with my time than be attacked for being a good student. Funny, I thought this was supposed to be a supportive forum.
I did state that I am in a community college.
"jadednurse,
So, those of us who have worked hard for the grades we have should just let them slip a bit so that we can fit in? With the competition so stiff to get into the nursing program, those grades are indeed important at this point in our school."
am not working on my BSN. I wish I was, but the closest university is over 2 hours away, and with a husband, 3 kids, and 25 angora rabbits to care for it just is not feasible at this time.
However, I did have to take more than 3 pre-reqs for my community college program. I had to take English 1, Math for Allied Health, Speech, American History, General Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology (8 credits), and Microbiology. I also took General Sociology last semester just because I needed another class, and right after high school I took College Algebra, Accounting, and several other classes toward a Computer Programming degree. I did carry a 4.0 then, but dropped out and made other choices.
Our classes may be easier, but I will say that a former BYU student that was in one of my classes found our little old college to be tougher than BYU.
I should also add that I too started taking preregs for a BSN program before I got prego with my daughter. The classes at the university were IMO no more difficult than what I've taken at my CC.
I can tell you my A&P prof and my Chem prof along with several of my other gen ed profs are teaching not only at the CC, but also at UNLV and Nevada State Henderson. All of the schools in Nevada are run by the same regents so the profs and classes are interchangable.
I am taking classes to not only get into my CC's nursing program, but also for a BSN (in another state). The CC in my city has a better reputation for nursing, they have been accredited by the NLN longer, etc. I did check out both programs and went with the ADN, I droped out of the BSN to do it. This will get me out of Vegas sooner and will allow me to take my BSN classes at a cheaper, NOT easier college.
So to Jen...Are you asking us if our GPA starts to drop because we get so burnt out on taking SO MANY classes, additional classes?
This will be my last post on this board. I have better things to do with my time than be attacked for being a good student. Funny, I thought this was supposed to be a supportive forum.
I did state that I am in a community college.
I don't think you should leave, there are plenty of us here who understand and support. Don't let one bad post make you leave. I think there was a misunderstanding, who cares what anyone's GPA is here!
I don't think there's anything wrong with striving for all A's - a 4.0, whether you're a CC or uni student. I think what some people here are probably frustrated with and who folks think need to "get over it" are those people who seem to want to FLAUNT the fact that they have a 4.0.
I can tell you my A&P prof and my Chem prof along with several of my other gen ed profs are teaching not only at the CC, but also at UNLV and Nevada State Henderson. All of the schools in Nevada are run by the same regents so the profs and classes are interchangable.
I am taking classes to not only get into my CC's nursing program, but also for a BSN (in another state). The CC in my city has a better reputation for nursing, they have been accredited by the NLN longer, etc. I did check out both programs and went with the ADN, I droped out of the BSN to do it. This will get me out of Vegas sooner and will allow me to take my BSN classes at a cheaper, NOT easier college.
Same here. Practically all of my prof's teach at universities as well as my CC. My CC also has a better reputation for their nursing program than the 4-year university does AND it is by far a better deal financially and educationally for this program.
I let my 4.0 cum gpa slip to a 3.89 last quarter when I got a B in A&P II, much to my disappointment. I work my BUTT off to get good grades. And yes, I have been to a 4-year university. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and have been through upper level classes. They weren't a cake-walk & neither are the classes I've taken so far at my CC. The only difference between the two schools that I've found so far is that the people at the CC are a lot more friendly than those at my alma mater.
I am still waiting to hear about getting into an ADN program for the fall. I have had to take so many pre-reqs to just apply that I made an appointment this morning to apply for graduation from the school that I am attending. I will have an associate degree in heath sciences. I know that I can't get a job with just that and wouldn't want to because I want to be a nurse, but it will be an accomplishment for all the hard work I have put in. I have a 3.5 gpa. I only have 2 c's- one in Physiology and the other in Chemistry. Both of those classes as well as Anatomy started out with 38-40 students and ended up with 8-10. In fact, only 4 of the 8 in the Physiology passed with the highest grade being a "c". I could have taken the class with the easier teacher in which people were talking about getting an "a" without even studying, but I wanted to be used to challenging classes before going to nursing school. I have learned just as much about studying as I did about the particular subject. Like others have said, as long as we get into nursing school and graduate, I don't think the individual grades matter that much. I am not saying anything negative about anybody's gpa that is higher or lower than mine. I just concentrate on doing the best I can do and not worrying about comparing myself to others. This reminds me of a poem that I like that in part talks about this very thing.
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
Max Ehrmann, Desiderata, Copyright 1952
I hope you all like this too. It makes me feel better from time to time.
jenrninmi, MSN, RN
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"jadednurse,
So, those of us who have worked hard for the grades we have should just let them slip a bit so that we can fit in? With the competition so stiff to get into the nursing program, those grades are indeed important at this point in our school."
No you didn't.
Buh bye:kiss