I just graduated high school

HalfBoiled, BSN, RN · Nov 24, 2018

Depending on the type of nursing school you are applying to, start reviewing for the TEAS or HESI (or related nursing school entrance exam)

angel0309, ADN, RN · Nov 24, 2018

Could you clarify something for us? Are you starting your actual nursing classes in a month? Or just your preqs? A combination of both? With that info, I think we'd be able to give you more specific advice to your situation.

nursinglove30 · Nov 24, 2018

See an adviser about how to pursue your associate in nursing. I want to also add to get a job as a CNA for basic nursing skills and experience. In the meantime, don't get pregnant and don't take out loads of loan. If I was like you and still in HS, I would get my education become an NP before moving out of parents home and getting married. good luck to you.

shiftingtides · Nov 24, 2018

I adore Study.com for getting ahead on classes and supplemental learning. They have an A&P class you can go through before the actual class that will help prep you really well. It is $60/month though, so not cheap. But so worth it if you can spare the cash. Otherwise I'd say to check out Khan Academy and their A&P videos (they have bio ones, too) and/or the Crash Course Anatomy course on youtube (done by Hank Green).

MotoMonkey, BSN, RN · Nov 24, 2018

I am not completely sure if I am reading your post correctly, but it sounds to me like you are about to start pre-requisites at a community college and want to know of ways to get ahead for classes like BI101 and anatomy & physiology.

If that is indeed your question, then my advice is to not worry about it. You can spend a ton of time trying to get ahead, and this might work for the first week or two, heck maybe you might stay a bit ahead of people for the first term. But eventually everyone else will catch up and you'll all be on the same level. Right now you don't know exactly what they will be teaching in any of these classes or the specific topics they will really want you to understand. My guess, having gone through all of these classes, is that you will likely not be studying exactly what they want you to know and therefore you wont actually be getting very far ahead.

My advice is to research study strategies, reflect on what strategies have worked for you in the past and develop a backup plan in case your high school study habits don't hold up in college. In my opinion, good study habits and a plan to overcome the challenges you will likely face will do you way more good than trying to study ahead for a dozen potential pre-requisite courses.

Best of luck

EmDash · Nov 24, 2018

Totally agree with MotoMonkey. I'm someone that likes to get a jump start on things, but it's not really necessary to try to study material beforehand for your prereqs, especially if you've taken bio classes and such in high school. I mean, my general bio class in college was pretty much my high school bio class, just faster.

Focusing more on the skills you need to succeed in college is going to be more efficient.

Golden_RN, MSN · Nov 26, 2018

I am not completely sure if I am reading your post correctly, but it sounds to me like you are about to start pre-requisites at a community college and want to know of ways to get ahead for classes like BI101 and anatomy & physiology.
If that is indeed your question, then my advice is to not worry about it. You can spend a ton of time trying to get ahead, and this might work for the first week or two, heck maybe you might stay a bit ahead of people for the first term. But eventually everyone else will catch up and you'll all be on the same level. Right now you don't know exactly what they will be teaching in any of these classes or the specific topics they will really want you to understand. My guess, having gone through all of these classes, is that you will likely not be studying exactly what they want you to know and therefore you wont actually be getting very far ahead.
My advice is to research study strategies, reflect on what strategies have worked for you in the past and develop a backup plan in case your high school study habits don't hold up in college. In my opinion, good study habits and a plan to overcome the challenges you will likely face will do you way more good than trying to study ahead for a dozen potential pre-requisite courses.
Best of luck

I think this is the best advice. You may want to look into pursuing part time CNA work too. Since I think you are already certified, you are a step ahead! :)