Microbiology - Summer 09

In2Win · Jul 14, 2009

I just completed a 4 week A & P II class (I got an "A"). I started this 4 week Micro class 5 days later. I have to complete both classes this summer to keep my seat in my BSN program this Fall. The 2nd week just started. I got an "A" on our first test (this past Monday). We have 3 more tests, all of which will occur on a Monday. That's a good thing considering that it gives us the weekend to study. Now, having said all of that, this is a LOT of work to do in 4 weeks. Our regular semester is 16 weeks. I think my 3 kids & my hubby are tired of me being holed up in a room studying for hours EVERYDAY. Heck, "I'M" tired of being holed up in a room studying for hours everyday. Well, back to the books... :yawn:

julwh · Jul 14, 2009

I am in week 3 of my class and love it! I have an A so far and my instructor is great! I am so relieved - it is a LOT of work but the class is interesting so I don't mind.

phoenixRisin9 · Jul 16, 2009

I know exactly how you feel, In2Win. Thank goodness for my husband because he keeps the kids occupied when he's not working, but they're tired of not seeing me without my face in my book or notecards. Good luck with your class!

phoenixRisin9 · Jul 16, 2009

I start class tomorrow. We are using the tortora 10th edition book too. How many hours a day is everyone studying? I'm pretty scared about this class. All I can do is do my best though.
I'm more nervous about the lab. What does lab and lab test/quizzes consist of?

Not sure if you've already had your lab quiz...we are using the same book. I had my 1st lab exam last week, and our professor covered the objectives of each lab. We weren't expected to memorize the results. For example, we were responsible for knowing the different staining techniques and we had to be able to identify and distinguish between gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

SierraMoon, ADN, BSN, RN · Jul 28, 2009

All done! I kind of love summer session. It feels great to have knocked this out in eight weeks.

I never would have guessed it would be so interesting. I can see how valuable this information is going to be in future, too.

lightsnoise · Jul 29, 2009

A few days left...almost done with this!!! This class is very relevant btw...I seriously wash my hands now lol..

In2Win · Jul 29, 2009

This is my last week of a 4 week summer Micro course. I've gotten an A on each of our tests so far but I still have the final exam to go. I'm so glad there's a light at the end of this tunnel & it's not a train :chuckle.

Sand_Dollar, BSN · Jul 29, 2009

I am so ready for this semester to be over on the 9th. I still have a 5 page term paper, 4 quizzes, a lab, lab quiz and an exam to do by then, ugh. Its so close I can taste it!!

MsKaz · Jul 30, 2009

I passing my lab with an A so far but I am so very bad in the lecture so I am going to take the lecture part over since I am not satisfied with my grade. Can anyone from MA refer a more microbiology class lecture to me or even a online school?

lightsnoise · Jul 31, 2009

So stoked, just finished--I needed 45% on the final for an A and I killed that test...very interesting and relevant course I must add.

Brighten · Aug 1, 2009

micro in 6 weeks = hella easier than doing it for 16 weeks (would be hella boring I would assume and a drag). I loved how fast it goes.

sparky99 · Aug 1, 2009

Finished 8 week Micro with an A...huge sigh of relief! I feel a little sad, though, because what could have been and should have been an interesting class turned into a nightmare. I started out thinking our little drill sargeant teacher was just trying to give us a taste of nursing school boot camp and ended up thinking she had some major personal issues and needs some kind of help. I don't mind a teacher presenting challenging material and setting high standards for a class, I do want to get my money's worth for my classes, just hope the N program instructors aren't all somewhat unbalanced.