How to survive Pre-nursing

littleboyboo · Mar 23, 2017

I'm right there with you! You're NOT alone by all means! Lol, I know sometimes it feels like it! If you're like me -- you feel like you're the ONLY one struggling, am I right? And, that it comes so easy for others'. Well, it certainly doesn't. Not from what I've seen at my college.

The subject, that I'm having most difficulty with is chemistry. I have a very tough professor though, and it's not getting any easier. All of us are having a time with it! I haven't met anyone yet, that didn't have a tough time with chemistry. I'm barely making ends meet with this one! However, I'm doing well in other classes. Hopefully, I'll rack up at least a C+ or B- overall.

You can do this, and you don't have to tell me how difficult it can be! I know it is, but truthfully, it's not an easy path at all. Just hang in there, increase your study and seek out help if you need it with a class. As I've said, I don't know anyone that succeeded with flying colors, NOT on the path to becoming an RN anyway. There was always that subject or two, where people found it difficult, but they made it! Maybe not with straight A's, but they did okay.

Good luck!

Serhilda, ADN, RN · Mar 26, 2017

I hate to be that nursing student, but I strongly feel a student's performance in prerequisite courses are accurately indicative of nursing school performance as well, to a certain degree. While success in prerequisites will not necessarily indicate success in nursing school, struggling in prerequisites will certainly indicate increased difficulty. Considering you're struggling with psychology 101, arguably one of the easiest courses, I would reconsider my career choices and if now was the appropriate time to pursue them.

AnnPerkins · Mar 26, 2017

I hate to be that nursing student, but I strongly feel a student's performance in prerequisite courses are accurately indicative of nursing school performance as well, to a certain degree. While success in prerequisites will not necessarily indicate success in nursing school, struggling in prerequisites will certainly indicate increased difficulty. Considering you're struggling with psychology 101, arguably one of the easiest courses, I would reconsider my career choices and if now was the appropriate time to pursue them.

It's true and it's why so many nursing schools have high GPA requirements to get in.

Calalilynurse · Mar 27, 2017

Maybe your not studying based on how you learn. There are tests you can take to determine your learning style that provide helpful hints on what study methods may work best for you. The goal is 3 hours of study for every 1 hour of class time. Dont sell yourself so short. Khan academy has videos for psychology in their mcat section and your book should have some helpful resources like practice questions and online materials. Reading the book outside of class does help. Make your own flashcards or study guides a lot of flashcard apps like quizlet have a test feature. It might be easier for you to study at the library or when you first get up.

Living_True · Mar 31, 2017

This is probly not a fresh post. My sister is actually going through the same. I understand what you are going through not personally,but because my sister also was attempting to pursue a nursing degree. It is difficult to go through all the content when you have other dependents. Especially if you are a single mother or do not have the financially stablility. Basically, whatever it is that us actually causing the tension and lack of motivation or progression through your attempt to pursue this career. For those who do not have kids would not understand as my self ,but having a relative close relationship to someone who is experiencing the same situation as you I can hardly imagine what it is like. Anything is possible ,but at its given time. Some times we are not at the right place at the right time. Perhaps it may not even be that. It may just be the confrontations of life and the attempts we seek out we may fail ,but maybe because there is a different plan for you. Do not be discouraged by others because it is about you and what you can do. As my father says, no one else will care for you or what you do or think you have to have self discipline. People will tell you whatever they have to say and the worst thing one can do is judge without knowing the circumstances. Personally you do have to recognize the sacrifices that come along with pursuing something greater. Even so keep your head held high it may not hurt to try but it does hurt to fail but that does not mean you have to diminish that motivation. There will be a door some sort of opportunity to something else that you may find more reasonable or comfortable. You also have to do your part and search I wish you the best of luck really think through what you are doing time doesnt wait. I am sure that you are looking for advancment in the work force. Time does not wait be and choose wisely.