I'm Totally Regretting Taking 3 Science w/Labs :( HELP!

[lifelearningrn]

I have a major dilemma. I've honestly put myself in deep. I really didn't think 3 science classes would be that bad since the past two semesters I've had VERY heavy loads and did awesome... but now I'm really struggling. I can NOT get into Chemistry and as a result it is not clicking at all. My Microbiology and A/P are on the same testing schedule (major exams are all in the same week!)

I really wish I hadn't got ahead of myself wanting to finish all my prereqs this semester. I wish I'd have saved Chem for the summer and now I'm afraid all 3 grades may suffer. So far, I'm doing awesome in Microbiology and if I keep on the same track I'll likely only get a B in A/P 2 and I'll honestly be lucky to get a C in Chemistry which I'm afraid simply won't be competitive.

I feel like if I dropped Chem my chances of pulling up to an A in A/P 2 will be good and I'll could get As in both classes. The problem is, dropping Chem will hurt me because I already have several drops (not nursing prereqs but gen eds in the past) and I know that will work against me too.

I'm trying to get into a university BSN program and they look at Ws... but also look at science GPAs and so I'm not sure which would be worse, lower science grades or a higher ones with a W repeated.

The CC programs don't require Chem so they may be more forgiving of seeing this class dropped so now I'm seriously considering going the ADN route and bridging later.

And finally, and this is probably my BIGGEST concern... if I'm having trouble taking these three classes, will I be able to hack nursing school?

[DarkBluePhoenix]

Wow Trenia :bowingpur- I should hire you to be my motivator!

Thanks everyone for your great advice. To answer an earlier question- I was thinking (and not very clearly- apparently) I could get all my prerequisites out of the way this semester. I really thought it would be very doable since the previous two semesters I've taken heavy loads and did great. I still think for many, many people it is a very doable load. For me, who has to work very, very hard in sciences to begin with it makes it more difficult. Add to that the fact that my Achilles heal is math and anything related to it, I went in over my head adding chemistry to the mix. I had kind of thought I had kicked the math weakness acing stats last semester... yeah- not so much.

I've honestly been pretty miserable this semester. I was really bummed I wasn't enjoying A/P2 as much as I did the first one, and I think a lot of that was just my heightened overall stress level. After breaking down in tears while I was restudying some stuff for my chem exam (I thought I had it, turned out I had it all wrong!) I made the choice (after much self-guilt) to drop chem and focus on micro and a/p! The relief was instantaneous. I went into A/P 2 yesterday excited and looking forward to it for the first time all semester. I feel more in tune and focused. I think I made the right choice.

I'm going to retake chem by itself this summer when it can get 100% of my brain power. :)

I'm not taking any other classes this semester and I don't work. I do, however have two boys 5 and 7 and their school schedules to keep up with/work around. I can't spend endless hours in class and extra studying when they are home is sometimes impossible. It is definitely a juggle. I know some people do it all, jobs, kids, hard school loads, keep house, etc. etc. etc. and do awesome.. I can only look on in awe at those types.

Anyway- thanks again everyone. I feel good about my choice. I think my kids are happy about it too since mom isn't nearly as grumpy. :redpinkhe

I feel you. I am also doing organic-chemistry in the fall. I would have added it now but I rather not overload myself.

What chemistry are you.doing? Basic or...?

[mangopeach]

Wow Trenia :bowingpur- I should hire you to be my motivator!

Thanks everyone for your great advice. To answer an earlier question- I was thinking (and not very clearly- apparently) I could get all my prerequisites out of the way this semester. I really thought it would be very doable since the previous two semesters I've taken heavy loads and did great. I still think for many, many people it is a very doable load. For me, who has to work very, very hard in sciences to begin with it makes it more difficult. Add to that the fact that my Achilles heal is math and anything related to it, I went in over my head adding chemistry to the mix. I had kind of thought I had kicked the math weakness acing stats last semester... yeah- not so much.

I've honestly been pretty miserable this semester. I was really bummed I wasn't enjoying A/P2 as much as I did the first one, and I think a lot of that was just my heightened overall stress level. After breaking down in tears while I was restudying some stuff for my chem exam (I thought I had it, turned out I had it all wrong!) I made the choice (after much self-guilt) to drop chem and focus on micro and a/p! The relief was instantaneous. I went into A/P 2 yesterday excited and looking forward to it for the first time all semester. I feel more in tune and focused. I think I made the right choice.

I'm going to retake chem by itself this summer when it can get 100% of my brain power. :)

I'm not taking any other classes this semester and I don't work. I do, however have two boys 5 and 7 and their school schedules to keep up with/work around. I can't spend endless hours in class and extra studying when they are home is sometimes impossible. It is definitely a juggle. I know some people do it all, jobs, kids, hard school loads, keep house, etc. etc. etc. and do awesome.. I can only look on in awe at those types.

Anyway- thanks again everyone. I feel good about my choice. I think my kids are happy about it too since mom isn't nearly as grumpy. :redpinkhe

Good luck! You should feel good about your choice. No need to feel guilty. We are all different so what might work for one person may not work for another. You have to make the choice that you think will give YOU the best outcome. Not based on what someone else is doing.

[DarkBluePhoenix]

Good luck! You should feel good about your choice. No need to feel guilty. We are all different so what might work for one person may not work for another. You have to make the choice that you think will give YOU the best outcome. Not based on what someone else is doing.

Amen lol

[lifelearningrn, BSN, RN]

Beachbedhead- it was your basic, run of the mill, general inorganic chemistry. I hear o-chem is a killer!!

[DarkBluePhoenix]

Beachbedhead- it was your basic, run of the mill, general inorganic chemistry. I hear o-chem is a killer!!

Not physical Chem but just basic college chemistry? I don't think o-chemistry will be hard. I mean I think the hardest chemistry I took was physical chemistry, it was like a calculus based math. I still got an A but I had to work for it. I think o chem will be more interesting. The more interesting the class, the easier the A.

[chicagoing, ADN, RN]

Not physical Chem but just basic college chemistry? I don't think o-chemistry will be hard. I mean I think the hardest chemistry I took was physical chemistry, it was like a calculus based math. I still got an A but I had to work for it. I think o chem will be more interesting. The more interesting the class, the easier the A.

Wow - an A in p-chem. That's impressive! Were you planning on applying for pharmacy school?

[lifelearningrn, BSN, RN]

I've never even heard of physical chem.. lol no- this was a general basic chemistry 1 class. I know for a LOT of people this class is a breeze. Hopefully- when I take it by itself it'll click on and I'll feel that way too.

[DarkBluePhoenix]

Wow - an A in p-chem. That's impressive! Were you planning on applying for pharmacy school?

At the time, I was a pre-pharmacy major getting my BS in biotechnology. Then I dropped that and wanted to be a nurse. No offense to pre-pharms but I have my pharm tech license and it was pretty boring.

Nursing I have always been interested, especially since its so variable especially with specialties.