Is it possible to get into an accelerated BSN program without taking Chem?

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I've found a community college that does not have Chemistry as a pre-req for Biology, Microbiology, or A&P 1&2.

Is that unusual to be able to take A&P without Chem?

needless to say I'll be excited if I can skirt my way around taking Chem :smokin:

We had to take it in my AA program. Chem, API and APII were all mandatory. Just take it and get it out of the way. It's really not bad at all.

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I've not heard of any program that would allow taking a science with nursing classes. It would be very difficult since nursing is also a science. Go ahead & take the Chem so you can have it under your belt and next time you get confronted with it, you can say with confidence,"Oh I took that already." I ran away from Algebra for ten years and then finally when I just could'nt take being an LPN anymore, I just took it. It turns out that I'm great in Algebra and I will never doubt myself again. Best of Luck to you.

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It may not be too bad, but I know it won't be one of my stronger grades..So if I can avoid having it included in my prereq GPA that would be great

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If chemistry is not your strong point, then research your professor BEFORE you sign up for his or her class. There are websites out there in which students basically rate their professors (aka, who is easy, who is hard, etc). Pick an 'easy' teacher. I hate to offer this kind of advice but sometimes you've gotta do what you gotta do in order to pass.

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Haha, maybe I should.

Are you really 94 btw?

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anyone else heard of programs that don't require chem?

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I've found a community college that does not have Chemistry as a pre-req for Biology, Microbiology, or A&P 1&2.

Is that unusual to be able to take A&P without Chem?

needless to say I'll be excited if I can skirt my way around taking Chem :smokin:

Chem was a pre-req for my accelerated BSN program. I was not looking forward to it, but I had a first-rate prof, who made all the difference.

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Hello, just wondering what school did you attend that you were able to skip Chemistry????

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU.

How can you avoid chemistry? Everything about the body revolves around it! Na-K pump anyone? How about calcium channel blockers???

If you're planning on avoiding it, you're duping yourself and frankly, that doesn't a good nurse make.

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Johns Hopkins post-bac Accererated doesn't require it if you already have a bachelors.

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