Awhile back ago I asked if taking Chemistry and Biology at the same time was okay, and the general consensus was that it should be okay. I was going back through the school I'm interested in's page on requirements and it seems as though they changed their biology course to biology - human anatomy (it's possible I missed it the first time when reviewing, but I remember thinking it was weird that Human Anatomy wasn't a requirement seeing as it is for so many other programs, and I had gone through that page several times).
I didn't think taking Chemistry at the same time as Biology would be a big deal since Biology was always pretty easy for me, but Chemistry is a whole different story. Chemistry was extremely difficult for me when I was in high school, and I had even taken a prep class for it (though to be honest the prep felt like an elementary science class with how easy the work was).
One thing I have to say is that I've learned to study and think in a much smarter way than when I was in high school, so I have that going for me. My study skills growing up were abysmal, I never did homework, so it's hard for me to gage what kind of person I am now when it comes to schoolwork, overall.
I don't think I have to take any other classes. There's only about 5-6 pre-reqs and then the TEAS exam, though I believe the other pre-reqs can be covered by previous credits I earned at other schools. English -- I might have to potentially retake since I made a B in it, and I'm not entirely sure how competitive this nursing program is. I just know it is competitive.
The other thing is is that I'm trying to earn my CNA certification so that I can work, and right now I don't really know how to gage how much of that will cut into my school time. Right now I'm trying to re-teach myself math, and I'm simultaneously studying for the TEAS exam, so I'm trying to juggle all of this around. I would potentially like to work as a CNA while in school, too.
I've heard countless times how hard A & P is, and I know Chemistry can be difficult for a lot of people and it definitely was for me. :( I want to apply to nursing school as soon as I can because I feel like I've already wasted a lot of time going in and out of college, and I'm ready to start my career and move into the next stage of my life. If I take one course at a time, then I won't be able to apply to nursing school until 2019. If I take both at the same time and do poorly in both classes because I couldn't handle them simultaneously, then it'll be the same situation all over again. The plus side, is that my school allows me to work on the second semester of nursing school while waiting to get into the program, so I could be doing that work while waiting to apply, while taking Chemistry and A & P at different times.
Sorry for the long post! I'm just stressed, and I feel like I have so much to learn in such little time, and that there are a lot of factors that I need to weigh.
I took Chemsitry and AP at the same time during the summer session and managed to work as well. Chem was tough just because I found it so boring. It just depends on your study habits, and how well you know yourself and what you can handle. For me, it was doable. Now, if it was say a math class, I'd take the time to cut back on work and other activities because math isn't my strong suit.
My personal opinion organic much harder then general chemistry. I found my self studying for 2 hrs a day with organic just to get an A. And when I was in general Chen all I had to do was review for 20 mins and get an A. With any AMP classes your going to have to study a lot anyway cause there so much information. Its durable but I think AMP will be taking up most of your time in your studies.
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I took Chemsitry and AP at the same time during the summer session and managed to work as well. Chem was tough just because I found it so boring. It just depends on your study habits, and how well you know yourself and what you can handle. For me, it was doable. Now, if it was say a math class, I'd take the time to cut back on work and other activities because math isn't my strong suit.
It is doable however.