I am taking 17 credit hours at my university next semester.
Chem & Lab- 5 Hours
Nutrition- 3 Hours
Psychology- 3 Hours
History Course- 3 Hours
English- 3 Hours
These classes I indefinitely need to be taking as they are pre-reqs (I'm a freshman currently).
I wanted to take a CNA course at a community college 30 minutes away which will be an additional 5 hours, totally 22.
My question is whether or not you believe this is doable? I will have a 3.5 GPA for my first semester freshman year. Volunteering also takes up a lot of my time.
I am going to africa over the summer for a volunteer opportunity so I will be out of the states for 3 months, which is why I want to get my CNA schooling done now.
I want to do this because I recognize it is a good opportunity to learn more about the nursing field and also I think it could look good on my resume. What do you think?
:nailbiting:I think that you are taking too many classes. Keep in mind that you need to have a good GPA, especially in your science courses. On the other hand, if you feel that you can do it then go for it! All the best to you.
Could you take the CNA class in the summer by itself? I would recommend that over 22 credits. 17 is manageable enough... I took 16 my firs semester of college and had a 3.5. The women guiding the registration session thought I was crazy but it wasn't hard, actually.
I took 20 credits myself for this semester and finished with no troubles. I do think it is doable as long as you don't have jobs or other big responsibilities in your life such as a duty of wife or mother. Good luck!
I'm with the other posters: It's too much. What are you in a rush for? Maybe this will help.
1. Make a list of schools you would like to apply to.
2. Look at the requirements/classes needed to apply to the programs.
3. Make a list of the programs that have the same prerequisites.
4. Now look at the application deadlines for the programs.
5. See how many semesters you would have to complete these classes.
6. Now, figure out how many classes you think you can take & successfully pass each semester.
I hope this helps. Things happen in life that we have no control over. I don't know if you work, have a family, sick parents, etc. I know a few people who have had to drop classes, or received poor grades due to issues outside of school. I'm not saying it can't be done. It can. Just be careful. Take the cna class over the summer.
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:nailbiting:I think that you are taking too many classes. Keep in mind that you need to have a good GPA, especially in your science courses. On the other hand, if you feel that you can do it then go for it! All the best to you.