Hanabna

Can you pass all three classes? Sure. Can you pull off all A's or B's? Absolutely not. But good luck nonetheless.

Anatomy is so much harder than I ever anticipating. I only received a 71% on the first lecture exam and have a lab exam on Tuesday. I am soooo discouraged. I mean I KNOW I only studied for three nights... so I blame lack of studying for the poor grade. I can't help but feel stupid though lol. I just hate studying. I'm used to getting better grades with minimal effort. I'm so stressed out.

Thank you. I finally found it right after I had post the question. I am bummed College Algebra is listed! I took Statistics and thought that would be the end of my math journey. damn.

OMG. I am so frustrated right now. What are the Pre-requisites for the nursing program at UCHSC? I can't find it on the internet. I've been sitting here for several hours and my eyes are glazed over. Please let me know. Thanks.

Yeah, I mean if you think you can get in with a C then definitely go for it. All I know is for the competitive programs I'm dealing with you really need all A's! It's crazy.

may go to ratemyprofessor.com and retake it with an easier teacher.

Take your pre-reqs at community college and then you can go to Cal State Long beach, cal state fullerton, or Concordia University in Irvine. They have a second bachelor degree program.

Thanks for the great links! I may be insane but I'm attempting to pass Micro, Anatomy, and Physio this Spring. I'm single, no children, and not working. So, if anyone should be able to pass these three classes together it is someone like me!

Thanks guys. I came to this very same conclusion before I came on here and read all the answers. I could easily get TB from going on a plane or have someone cough and sneeze in my face in any public setting or job setting. The only difference is you're aware of who has what at the hospital. That really shouldn't stop me from my dream because of what "could" happen. I feel better! Thanks again.

Are you worried about contracting a disease such as, AIDS or TB? Obviously you take the necessary precautions to keep yourself safe, but there is always that risk. How rare or common is it? I always wanted to be a neonatal nurse so I bet there is a less chance of catching something like HIV or TB because they're just babies, right?

Go for you ABSN (accelerated BSN). You're lucky you can do that and it seems like it would be way easier to get into. I don't know where you live but here in southern california there is a place called Concordia University that just started their BSN program for those who already have a degree in something else and need a career change. That seems way easier to get into than going for the two year degree. Apply to both and make the decision later.

I'm currently in Community College and will graduate with my AA degree this semester. I've decided to go ahead and transfer to a University this Fall and finish my junior and senior year of Psychology. Afterward, I would most likely go to this private school near my house for their BSN accelerated program. Unfortunately, this private school only has an RN to BSN or Accelerated BSN program. There is no basic/generic program that I could just go into right away. All the other private schools are far away AND they're extra hard to get into. It sucks! One Baptist Christian school wants THREE different Chemistry classes! Are they on crack? Anyway haha I'm happy with my decision. I've found a way to accomplish and fall back on something AND still get to be a nurse! I feel like this huge weight has been lifted. :bowingpur

Okay, after reading this board about the ADN and BSN programs in California...it is safe to say some wait two years! Someone mentioned they could have gotten their accountant degree by the time they got into nursing school. So, this has me wondering...what if I just go ahead and get my Baccalaureate degree while applying to nursing schools? Or I could just get my degree and then do the BSN accelerrated program. That way I won't be waiting around for years. I could be accomplishing something by then. What do you all think?

As a PRE-nursing student all I have to say is if you made it through your pre-requisites, got into a nursing program, graduated from nursing school, was hired for the NICU, made it through orientation, delt with horrible things your very first few shifts...then I'd say you are damn competent. I understand that if you are told to do something you have never seen done before can make you feel stupid. You think, "Why would they give this to me if they didn't expect me to know how? Why don't I know how? Am I stupid or what?" But, no, you're not dumb. If you have to ask several times how to do the same thing, then yeah that's bad. But we all need to be taught something at least one time. Otherwise, how are we supposed to know? Just hang in there. You'll love your job sooner or later. Tell yourself quitting is not an option. Don't give up.

Thanks for the encouragement. My teacher is nice and does explain things well...but FAST. She gave us vocabulary words for each chapter that we should be familiar with (the exam was ch.1-7). Then, she gave us 9 essay questions (some had several parts!) to study over. She had a review session that went over all the questions and everything that would be on the test! I was very stupid and completely forgot about going! All of those questions were on the test, so there were no suprises or BS. I just didn't take advantage of all the lectures or the review session. This is completely my fault. I know I can do better...but the question is will I? Why am I being so lazy? Where is my motivation? Do I really want this? Those are the questions that are getting me down. Also, you're right about taking Intro or General Bio first. I was going to do that but someone said it was really hard and to take Geography or Anthropology instead. That was before I wanted to be a nurse. Yes, you'll have to work extra hard for Micro if you have no general bio under your belt, but it is very possible. I'm just a nerd who isn't working as hard as I should!:angryfire