Iam New to the nursing school scene!

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Iam wondering how many classes you all took each semester and if you worked how many hours a week. Thanks for advice.

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I took around 4 classes each semester, and no I did not work.

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Are you talking about pre-reqs? I took 12 credits a semester, and worked fulltime, but my classes were online so I could work at night. Once my "in person" classes start, I'll quite work or maybe work 2 days a week or something.

Welcome!

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Yes I take them starting fall. Iam trying to juggle it where I dont over do it each semester. It will be on campus.

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I just want to make sure I get done in a timely manner. Thanks!

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I just want to get them done in a timely manner.

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12 credits is a full load, 16 is the absolute max I would suggest, and that's really pushing it...12 is much better. That will keep you busy, believe me! I did 16 one semester because I was desperate to get more done, and it almost killed me. Try and spread your classes a little too - for example, don't take all science if possible because it is very demanding and you'll probably get overwhelmed. But of course, it's up to you. I'm currently on my final 3 pre-reqs, so I have no option on class mixture; I'm taking all sciences, and it's very intense!!! Learn from my error! :confused:

You could also pick up extra classes at summer school, or maybe do extra online during summer just to try and get done with pre-reqs. Generally, if you stick at it and take 12 credits a semester, you should be done with pre-reqs within 2 years.

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Awesome thanks.

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When I was taking my prerequisites, I took 1 science class such as anatomy, with 3 other easy classes, such as English or psychology. I thought this was a good way to get them out of the way.

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When I was taking my prerequisites, I took 1 science class such as anatomy, with 3 other easy classes, such as English or psychology. I thought this was a good way to get them out of the way.

I agree! That was my point too......too many sciences at once can just fry the mind! I'm currently taking Microbiology, Pathophysiology and Chemistry.

It's not pretty! :banghead:

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I work 40+ hours a week. I take one science course a semester along with another pre-requisite that isn't science like; English, Ethics or Psychology. So, two classes a semester works best for me. Also, recognize that the sciences classes are like taking two courses because you will have a lecture and a lab.

It truly depends on what all you have going on. If your not working full time you can do more. Just make sure not to overload yourself.

Good luck!:)

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In our pre nursing classes we needed really high GPA to even be a candidate for our nursing program! I worked 3 12 hour shifts. Before the baby i took 3-4 classes the fourth class was always an easy class that was not towards the requred classes. For example, A&P, Lab, Math, + fast computer req course. OR Micro, lab, Comp1, World religions. Or A&P two, Lab, comp2, and humanities. I did this because if i needed to push work back for one of those classes i would choose to take the hit in the classes that were not towards nursing pre requisites. I overall ended up with a 3.76 but i could have had a 4.0......I had a baby. lol so i chose to spend time with him and push some studying aside.

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