Please help...How many classes should I take in the first semester of nursing school?

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Hello,

I was just accepted into a ADN nursing program and need help on deciding how many classes to take for the first semester. The way my school is structured all prerequistes do not have to be completed before starting the actual nursing program. In my situation I still have Eng 1102 and Microbiology to complete before I take my last nursing course. My question is since I have to start with Fundamentals of Nursing should I take that by itself to get a feel for the workload? Second question will it be too much to take on Fundamental of Nursing and Eng 1102? I'm scared, excited,confused, and just can't seem to get these butterflies out of my stomach since I found out. I want to make the best decision and not over do it. Let me also add that I will not be working, and I have a three year old daughter. Thanks in advance for the advice.

my 1st semester of nursing school starts on may 27 with fundamentals of nursing. microbiology was no longer an option for me when it came time to register because that class was already full. this is why i decided to at least knock out the english while it was available. i would love to be taking both now but that would conflict with me starting nursing school next month. i literally found out 2 weeks ago i was accepted. what i am trying to figure out at this point is since i will not be able to take microbiology this 1st semester out of semesters 2-5 which one should i take my microbiology with. i know it will be difficult but getting to this point was also difficult and i made it this far. i'm just looking for some advise from those who have been there. thanks for all of your responses.

1st semester fundamentals of nursing/english 1102

2nd semester medical-surgical nursing i

3rd semester medical-surgical nursing ii/psychiatric nursing

4th semester maternal-child nursing/concepts of modern nursing

5th semester medical-surgical nursing iii

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I second the idea of talking with those ahead of you to see what semesters are most challenging, then plan accordingly. Good luck with your decision.

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