Micro, A &P on their own??

Nursing Students Pre-Nursing

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Hi all,

I just met with my school counselor and he mapped out my pre-reqs for me. I have a few (6!) semesters to go before I can a apply, but was curious about something. When he mapped out my classes, he had me taking anatomy alone, physiology alone, and my micro with it's pre/co req math class. The other semester were loaded down. Is this a good plan? Any been there, done that experience? Should I not take other courses with my major sciences?

So basically, he had 3 semesters with 4 classes each, then the following semester with Micro and a math, then Anatomy on it's own, followed by Physiology on it's own. Making 6 semesters. Sound right?

Thanks!

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It sounds like maybe you could finish with your prereqs earlier than that if you wanted. Maybe spend less time in school? What kind of school are you at now/planning to transfer to?

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I took anatomy first, then physiology, then micro.

Seems normal to me.

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.

My school has Anatomy & Physiology as separate classes. However, I'm taking Micro & Physiology in the same semester.

Could it be that your school requires certain classes as pre-requisites for those courses and that's why he has them separate? If not, you can certainly take more than one science in a semester. I'm taking 4 classes this summer and 6 in the fall. Both semesters have multiple sciences. It's definitely do-able :D

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Thanks for the replies! Yes, I have pre-reqs for the Micro, Chem which has a pre-req of a math that I need. I have 2 math classes that I need to take before I can take the Chem class. Man, 2 years of pre-reqs seems so long! But, hopefully it will go by fast. My current plan is to go for my ADN, but may transfer for my BSN.

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My school had Anatomy & Physiology as one class, but divided into A&P1 and A&P2. I took A&P1 with my microbiology class and a chemistry all at the same time. It is very doable, however be prepared to study a lot! I had about 18 credits a semester because I wanted to get all of my prerequisites done quickly, but I only work part time. I think it all depends on how much time you can devote to studying, and how much you think you can handle at once. Have you taken any college classes before? Because college classes are completely different than high school classes. Hope this helps :)

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I think I can only handle 9-12 credits a semester. I work part time and I'm a mom of 3 ;) It has been 10 years since I last went to college. I'm making a come-back in my 30's! LOL We shall see!

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Sounds like a great schedule - not too grueling. You'll do great!

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Specializes in Oncology/hematology.

There's nothing at all wrong with this setup as long as you can be patient. It will give you time to work and take care of the kiddos. I have been taking 16 credit hours every semester, but I don't have a job, so that has helped. I'm 42, by the way, so don't worry about your age! ;)

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.
There's nothing at all wrong with this setup as long as you can be patient. It will give you time to work and take care of the kiddos. I have been taking 16 credit hours every semester, but I don't have a job, so that has helped. I'm 42, by the way, so don't worry about your age! ;)

I'm 42 as well. Finally getting a chance to pursue nursing after putting my dreams on hold for the last 18 years. Like you, I'm not working while going to school. School is my full-time "job" until I'm done with my pre-reqs. At first, I was worried about age. Then I went to the pre-nursing seminar and saw most of the prospective students were the same age or even older than me! Made me feel much better about returning to school. One gentleman was a retiree who always wanted to be a nurse and was told his whole life it was a "woman's job" :rolleyes: He's really excited about going back to school. I figure...if he can do it at 62, I can do it at 42! :D

Good luck to you. Nice to know there are more fellow students in the same boat :)

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I find it pretty easy to take other courses with Anatomy, Physiology, and Chemistry. (taking Microbiology in summer alone, only non- nursing class I have left) The trick is to not put these classes together and to take them with classes that require little homework and studying. I know people who have tried to take A&P with Microbiology and it did not turn out well..

For example this semester I have: English comp II (we have a paper due like once a month, mostly in class discussions), Human growth and development (online and get to do the weekly open book quizzes at my convenience and this class requires online discussions with articles from outside sources BUT I have never once had to study so it works), yoga (required PE credit), and A&P 2 (this I do study for!) This is 11 credit hours. I also have a 3 year old and work 32 hours/week. But I am making A's in all of them! I do not feel overwhelmed or stressed.

You can do it!!

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Thanks for the encouragement and advice, guys! It was really helpful. I think what I am going to do is take 3 classes the first 3 semesters and then 2 the last 3 adding in my humanities (spanish) with physiology and history with my micro. I need to throw in pharmacology somewhere in there, too. Its an elective, but I feel if the the program is suggesting it, I should do it. ;)

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