Published Dec 27, 2007
NursingStudent5
4 Posts
hello all! i have a question for anyone that can help. i am registered to take organic chemistry & a&p 2 this upcoming spring (jan), and don't know if it is smart to take both courses together. i just completed a&p1 this semester and know how demanding the course is. but, i have already been accepted into a nursing program and as soon as i finish these 2 courses i can begin my nursing courses in the summer. i am very egger to start the nursing courses but don't know if i am making a smart decision by taking both science courses together. i have asked friends and classmates about what to do and have got mixed answers. help!?
labman
204 Posts
All I got to say is nursing school is not a piece of cake. I would reccomend taking classes together to learn how to prioritize and to get challenged. When you are in nursing school you will be spread thin.
One semester I took A&P II, Chem II and statistics while working 25 hours a week. It is doable. good luck
RNDreamer
1,237 Posts
I'm taking Organic Chem, Physiology and Micro all next semester and starting clinicals next Fall. Will it be too much? Well, we won't know unless we try. And I do agree with Labman, might as well learn how to prioritize now while in pre-reqs. I think with every semester, my study habits get better, so I hope I have great study habits when I start clinicals.
FionaSophia
77 Posts
If you have taken a and p 1 already, o chem is alot that you already know. I say go ahead!
JakeyWakey
62 Posts
I just took Organic Chemistry, while taking Physiology, Statistics, and then psychology and sociology. It wasn't too difficult.
It was a good challenge! You'll do great as long as you have your study habits in check. READING AHEAD is strongly suggested. I did and it helped tremendously towards the end of the semester when things get busy.
mvanz9999, RN
461 Posts
I found A&P 2 to be easier than A&P 1 because you've already covered a lot of the basic stuff.
I think you can definitely do it.
aewelike
7 Posts
I think you can do it just manage your time wisely.