How is university chemistry compared to high school chemistry? What chemistry topics should I review before going to uni?
nurse4ever08 188 Posts Oct 29, 2014 It depends on the chemistry you take. There are several different ones. Nursing programs designate which is required.
mluvsgnc 178 Posts Specializes in pediatric. Has 1 years experience. Oct 29, 2014 You can also request an old syllabus from the potential instructor you plan on taking the course from. But like pp said, the content varies by type of chem. In nursing, you will likely take basic chemistry (similar to high school) and perhaps organic chem. Course descriptions are also available on university websites.
TheCommuter, BSN, RN 226 Articles; 27,608 Posts Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych. Has 17 years experience. Oct 29, 2014 How is university chemistry compared to high school chemistry? I didn't have to take chemistry for my associate of science degree in nursing. I took a watered-down version of biochemistry as part of my BSN degree completion program.
dorkypanda 671 Posts Oct 30, 2014 I agree with the commuter. chemistry is a prereq for the BSN program and the chemistry I would say could be general. Organic, inorganic, a combination of chemistry and bio integration course. It depends on what the program states for the chem requirement. I would have to say that college chemistry is somewhat harder(subjective) than hs chemistry but it varies depending on what level chemistry course we're talking about.
ixchel 5 Articles; 4,547 Posts Specializes in critical care. Oct 30, 2014 My program required 2 semesters or full blown chem, no watering down. It felt like what I remember of chemistry in high school, but a bit faster paced. Applying weird math to basic science principals, really. If you're strong at math and the application of it, you'll do just fine. If not, I recommend taking it during a lighter semester.
