How to map out my own schedule. Tips please

I just completed my first class in the program so I am no expert, but here is my take. The prereqs are typically 8 weeks long and the nursing courses are 8 weeks long. If you want to double up, you could take 6 nursing classes in a semester by doing 2 at a time in 5 week increments. Or you could take 4 prereqs, or 2 prereqs and 3 nursing courses.

I have seen a couple people on the board mention taking 3 courses at once but am not sure if they were working full time or not.

thanks, naponthebeach.

How was the first class you just completed?

Are you saying that it could be fine for me to double up like say i do 6 nursing classes per semester, while working full time? because I'm thinking of doing that.

I got an A in the class. I worked ahead and did all of the quizzes in the first week which left me with just the discussion boards and the essay to work on a weekly basis. The essay was broken down so one week we would find a topic to research and write the thesis statement. Another week we would find research articles and summarize them, or write the conclusion and reference page, etc.

I am now taking two nursing classes at once, but I just started this week so I can't really say yet how manageable they will be together. I have a co-worker who is almost finished with the program who said that he has always doubled up the classes except for once or twice when he couldn't get a class that he needed.

I am working full time and am married, but no kids. I definitely think it is possible working full time. It might be more difficult if you have a gaggle of small children running around the house though.

That is great to know. Thanks!

You got a A, congrats!

I could only sign up for 1 class this summer and it started yesterday, its nur3345.

I just failed the orientation quiz... I know... of all things... lol

I wish I could still get an A even with that and possibly other low scores. I just want to graduate with a beautiful GPA. haha