Published Jan 4, 2015
waiting4ivpush
182 Posts
Hey everyone. I'm picking out classes for next semester. So far I have:
-Eng 2
These are the classes I'm trying to decide what pairs well with each other. I'm the type of student that can get As in hard classes if I only take 2 hard classes per semester paired with 1-2 easier classes. Here they are (they are all requirements for the ADN program here at my school):
-Statistics
-Chem 1
-A&P 1
-Microbio 1
-Devp Psych
-Urban Studies
I planned on taking Chem + Stat but I took algebra this past semester and bombed it (got an F , luckily it's not considered for the RN program). I figured taking two classes that require a decent load of math wouldn't be too smart since I need to maintain As to be accepted for this program. I'm not poor in Math, I just haven't taken any since senior year H.S. so my foundation is weak.
Should I take ENG 2, Devp Psych, and Urban studies + a non-required class like history?
My goal is to maintain As, since the program is very competitive (3.8 recommended, I have a 3.7 right now, 2.7 cumulative)
Thanks!
I'm just curious what you would do in my situation?
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Tremor
6 Posts
Your classes are a lot like the ones I'm supposed to take. Like, this semester I'm taking Human Bio, A&P, Comp II, and Dev. Psych. If I were you, I would take Chem, A&P, Eng, and Pych. I would keep statistics, Microbio, and urban studies last.
if i took chem and a&p they would both suffer or at least not get the grade I need (A). I plan on taking Eng, Dev Psych, A&P. I need one more class to be full time, but it needs to be easy. Any suggestions? Doesn't have to be a requirement, but something to fill the credit gap. Maybe like a music class or something lol. What do u think?
You mentioned you failed a math class, maybe an easy pre-college level math class to raise your skills?
Yeah I failed algebra. But the thing is, it is NOT a required class for the nursing program. Only stat is. And algebra is NOT a pre-pre req for Stat. In other words, Algebra isn't necessary.
As of now for the next semester, I enrolled in Eng 2, Development Psych, and A&P1. With this being mentioned, all I have to take before applying to the Nursing Program is:
-Chemistry 1
-A&P 2
-Microbiology
Path2BSN
14 Posts
I am currently taking Stat during the winter break, it's 3 weeks but the professor seems great so far. For the Spring I am taking AP 1, ethics and psychology. I would do A&P stat and Developmental Psych.
BriiSharii
63 Posts
If you plan on getting your BSN you will need that algebra. Most hospitals are going to be phasing out adn RNs so instead of picking any class to fill the gap try to find classes that would transfer for a BSN.
This is coming from someone who has 72 hrs & 3.5gpa, if you don't have kids or can make school the #1 priority then go for the ap, eng, stat, hist or ethics. Chemistry is very math intensive & if you've failed algebra you might not wanna take that with ap&statistics. Eng is very writing intensive & takes up a lot of time, like 6pg essays & lots of reading. If you devote your time like a 9-5 job then I think you'll be fine
If you plan on getting your BSN you will need that algebra. Most hospitals are going to be phasing out adn RNs so instead of picking any class to fill the gap try to find classes that would transfer for a BSN. This is coming from someone who has 72 hrs & 3.5gpa, if you don't have kids or can make school the #1 priority then go for the ap, eng, stat, hist or ethics. Chemistry is very math intensive & if you've failed algebra you might not wanna take that with ap&statistics. Eng is very writing intensive & takes up a lot of time, like 6pg essays & lots of reading. If you devote your time like a 9-5 job then I think you'll be fine
How about AP, Eng, Stat, & a Speech class?
jaluo2014
62 Posts
If you struggle with math, I would take Basic College math to warm-up for Chemistry and Statistics. Again, this is my suggestion, if your school is having online Psych class. It would be a good idea because you will definitely have enough time doing math. Remember Statistics is a combination of math and critical thinking.
All the best