Im soooo lost..what do I do next

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Well actually I do know what to do next..APPLY to nursing school but im scared... I don't have great grades im a B student and I repeated 2 classes(anatomy and micro.) ANYONE In the same boat???? OR AM I THE ONLY PERSON ON HERE WHO DOESN'T HAVE STRAIGHT A'S AND HASN'T REPEATED ANY CLASSES.....PLEASE TELL ME IM NOT ALONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

stpauligirl:

Yes, you're right, I did forget those items...the list is basically never ending actually (pets? yardwork? taking the garbage out? and then this minor issue of holidays -- costumes, turkeys, and Christmas trees)....I was trying to be nice because I can imagine what it feels like to "think" she's just a SAHM, but if unless she's a total self-centered woman w/maids, etc., I really wanted to point out that it's not just lay around with Oprah and the bon-bons!! And I had forgotten about the spouses that travel, etc...we have one (at least) in our class with that issue....

Oh yes I can relate well I have 3 kids 7, 7 and 9 I waited until my twins started Kinder to go back to school, I have a little more time now then I did when they were home all day with me which makes it nice to study and actually take the classes. My husband travels all week and is home on the weekends, my twins are a lot of work in the school department and homework can be a real nightmare in my house. I do study during the day inbetween cleaning and preparing for them to come home, I can honestly say I don't turn the tv on once during the day. I make a schedule every week of what needs to be done for class and stick to it, when my kids get home my time is not my own I am with them 100% oh and I do have a dog LOL who is like a family member I have an obligation to him to take him out atleast once a day which is what I promised when I got him, ofcourse he is my stress reliever and I do secretly love my walks.

I also agree with your take on Community Colleges.....everybody who underestimates the science classes at my CC outright FAILS especially Micro, and the A&P classes!!!!!!! We had too many cocky LVN'S,EMT's and CNA's, Premed students and people with BAchelor's degrees sink..it's the same each sememster....they think Community College is below them ;) Make no mistake and assume that CC is easier...sometimes the classes are even harder than at 4 year colleges. My husband took Calculus at our CC and it was harder than at the 4 year school.

I was thinking about this the other day, I have a friend whos daughter is a senior in high school who has a C average at best. My friend is such a university snob she is struggling to find a "good" school for her daughter to get into, she is always cracking jokes about CC (forgeting I assume that I attend one) I was trying to explain to her that CC is a great choice, why spend all that money on a university for someone who doesn't seem very focused in school? Anyway I was trying to think of the differences other then the obvious you don't get your 4 yr degree, I think the majority of people who go to CC are looking to transfer unless there is a specific program like Nursing that they offer. But I realized CC have more "remedial" classes its your chance to "catch" up I love that they offer pre algebra and several other get back into the swing of thing courses, but they also offer the college level transfer courses. NOt everyone that goes there takes the below level courses but they are there to help people (like myself) get their head on straight and possibly even start from scratch. I know in my case it had been many years since college and high school and I was not a great student at all, age has done wonders in that department. All my courses now are college level but at the CC where they are half the price, they transfer to university and if I so desire I can go for my BSN when I am done and have very little to do out side of the core nursing courses.

Specializes in EMS, ortho/post-op.
I think an A&P course will transfer from CC to university. From what I understand CC really "dumbs down" the class from what you would be expected to know at university. I am currently taking A&P at a CC and have an A in the class. It's not nearly as hard as I thought it would be. I mean, it's intense and there is plenty to memorize, but it's quite doable with a good grade if you put the study time in.

Are you kidding? I am a student at a CC and there is definitely no dumbing down of A&P there. Don't be so quick to dismiss CC courses. Some of our students are much more knowledgable in A&P (and other subjects) than students from the bigger universities. It depends on the instructor and the student as to what the student takes out of the class. The curriculum is almost identical no matter where you go.

CG

Specializes in Med/Surg <1; Epic Certified <1.
Nope, just feel for the poor person at the bottom of the pile on.

Peace,

Cathie

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You guys are both too funny!!

You'll figure this one out once you have your own kids ;)

I'm sorry, but I find that comment very consecending. I've figured this out already.

I haven't disagreed with what you said, I think SAHMs work hard, just inside the house....and I don't need kids of my own to know that. Repeatedly beating her over the head with the fact, doesn't make the fact more or less true, it's just beating her up. Beating her up is the only thing I've opposed.

Peace,

Cathie

I was thinking about this the other day, I have a friend whos daughter is a senior in high school who has a C average at best. My friend is such a university snob she is struggling to find a "good" school for her daughter to get into, she is always cracking jokes about CC (forgeting I assume that I attend one) I was trying to explain to her that CC is a great choice, why spend all that money on a university for someone who doesn't seem very focused in school? Anyway I was trying to think of the differences other then the obvious you don't get your 4 yr degree, I think the majority of people who go to CC are looking to transfer unless there is a specific program like Nursing that they offer. But I realized CC have more "remedial" classes its your chance to "catch" up I love that they offer pre algebra and several other get back into the swing of thing courses, but they also offer the college level transfer courses. NOt everyone that goes there takes the below level courses but they are there to help people (like myself) get their head on straight and possibly even start from scratch. I know in my case it had been many years since college and high school and I was not a great student at all, age has done wonders in that department. All my courses now are college level but at the CC where they are half the price, they transfer to university and if I so desire I can go for my BSN when I am done and have very little to do out side of the core nursing courses.

There is absolutely no problem to transfer any of the CC classes to the 4 year schools here in our area. I will knock out whatever I can at our CC. I read your other post.

Boy, with 3 kids you really have your hands full ;)

Good luck with everything.

I think an A&P course will transfer from CC to university. From what I understand CC really "dumbs down" the class from what you would be expected to know at university. I am currently taking A&P at a CC and have an A in the class. It's not nearly as hard as I thought it would be. I mean, it's intense and there is plenty to memorize, but it's quite doable with a good grade if you put the study time in.

What planet are you from to assume that CC dumbs courses down? I wished my CC A&P1 teacher could get a hold of you ;) It was pure hell :angryfire in his class. Get this: out of ca. 30 students at the beginning of the semester only 2 were left in the end to take the final. And I had a Biochem teacher similar to that. You may make and A in your current class and it may look very impressive on your transcript but what about later on in nursing school? Are you sure you learn everything you need to know in your "dumbed down" class to make it through nursing school? I don't think that we have to worry about that in our school, there is nothing dumbed down here and people get ruthlessly weeded out prior to nursing school. Anyone who thinks otherwise will not make it even with the bare minimum of a "C".

:roll

You guys are both too funny!!

I am glad this adds to your entertainment ;)

My brother was a C student, and he started off at a major university. He made Cs, hated it, and dropped out after one semester. He took one off, moved back in with my folks, and started at the local CC. They had a program where if you completed a set curriculum at your own pace you could transfer to the state university as a junior with guaranteed admission and all of your core curriculum completed, with only your major requirements to finish. He wound up doing very well in two years there and transferring to a different university and got his degree 1.5 years ago. CC worked great for him and for several on my friends. Not because they're easier, but because of flexible scheduling, non-traditional students, and the commuter aspect leads to people going to school to learn rather than to party. Good luck to your friend and her daughter, whatever they decide!

...they have the most important job and unfortunately don't get breaks, lunch hours with friends, annual reviews telling what a wonderful job they're doing, bonuses, vacation time, credit toward their social security, 401(k)s, etc...

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Sheesh, I want your job!!! I don't get most of those things at my job.....the only one I have on the list is credit toward social security :)

Peace,

Cathie

Specializes in LTC.

I know a nursing student who had to take Chemistry TWICE before finally passing it and she is starting clinicals this January. The mantra that will always get you through is this: DETERMINATION!!! And:

"NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP" -Winston Churchill

You are so NOT alone!!! :D

Specializes in Oncology, Ortho, Neuro.

You are not alone. I retook an anatomy class to get a better grade. Glad I did. I applied to 4 different schools and only one accepted me. I was crushed and shocked;) J/K, that I didn't get in but I got over it and here I am close to being done with nursing school. Be patient.

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