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Exactly. I do not recall needing to "know" much Chem for Micro. It was in-depth for sure, but in a different way and I loved it. Probably one of my favorite courses. I guess it depends on the school and how it is taught.

I took Micro before General Chem 1 and 2. I did fine, got an A. I guess it just depends on the curriculum. I did horribly at Chem, lol. I loved Micro, the study of all the bacterium, growing them, etc. So, it was interesting to me so I excelled. I guess it just depends...

I am so sorry about your husband. Ouch! I am not sure I could go on like you are. At least you are. I have a hard time with trying not to plagiarize. Its very difficult for me to read and then report on it (and I was honors English in college) and not "accidentally" mess up. Its a fine line, I suppose. Good luck and let us know what happens. I never cheat. I do NOT like cheaters. In fact, there was a guy cheating over my shoulder during my A&P final last week. I did not know until later, when a classmate told me, and I was so MAD!

Yes, I have to walk and work out and when I do, I honestly feel so much better. I just cannot see fitting in the time but I guess I will have to. I have never been one of those that can just "diet", I have to have exercise. Thanks to everyone, good advice and keep it coming! Its nice to hear what others go through!

I guess it depends on the stress. With "personal" issues, I tend to not eat, which I will either gain or lose, depending on how long it goes on. The stress of studying, I EAT! I am trying to get back to the low carb thing but you know...not many good snacks for that! Meat, eggs, celery sticks, cauliflower, etc gets old and the chips call you! Honestly, most of the snacks I would make in the past or meals, took so much MORE time to prepare if high-protein. I don't see having that time during nursing school. Oh well, so what if I stay fat. I am engaged to be married and he still loves me! Haha have to think of it that way. Its just that I do not feel comfortable overweight...

When I am busy, I do forget to eat but it seems I gain weight when I do not eat. I have to eat several meals through the day. I was just hoping the activity of clinicals would help. Then again, I gain if I eat too much...so either way, haha!

Woohoo for everyone! I guess we should just go with the "flow" and not worry. We came SO far!

Oh boy. Yeah, well I have NO metabolism. I have to eat strictly low-carb and get tons of exercise to look decent. Jobs that I have worked on my feet, I lost weight, so I had hoped clinicals would help. I am one of those that I will munch while studying or up late. I keep saying I am going to get back to the low-carb (I did feel so much better and more energy) and find a way to exercise even with the demands once I am in nursing school. Its hard to get back to it once you have been off of it all for months. My fault though! Thanks for the reply!

Congratulations! I got the news a couple of months ago. I still don't know what to feel! I am nervous and hoping I do okay. This is something I have worked towards for many years, through so many obstacles. Yes, I am happy but I guess I am still in shock and scared of what's ahead!

Okay, I have gained so much weight this past semester while finishing up prereqs. I will be starting an RN program in January (yay!) and was curious as to whether anyone has had issues with gaining weight during school or if perhaps its easier to lose once in nursing school? I would think with clinicals and moving around more, it would be easier to lose. Just curious as to others' experiences. I am frustrated right now, lol.

Thanks for the information. I had been worried since I have no insurance. I called the Occupational place in Baton Rouge and the prices were as follows: Exam : 50.00 CBC: 25.00 Rubella titer: 100.00 TB test: 20.00 I asked about the HepB series and they charge 110.00 per shot, so I will also be going to Southeastern next week for that to at least get it started. The Baton Rouge General MidCity Clinic had lower rates than the place above, by about 50.00. Either one is fine with me since I would be paying alot more anywhere else.

Oh okay, good, thanks for that info! I am even thinking about Baton Rouge General diploma program because you can always go later to a BSN type program after. I wonder how hard General is to get in? I will go ahead and enroll for that Chem course this summer and the other one you mentioned at Southern. Thanks again for the info! Oh, and study for the ACT/SAT which they require. Oh boy...

I just don't even know where to get started! I wonder if Southern shows preference toward students who take the pre-req's there or if it's okay to take them elsewhere like at BRCC. I don't even know if BRCC has the same Chemistry courses that are comparable. I would prefer to take what I lack, and what I may need to re-take, at BRCC because of cost. There was a chart I came across somewhere online that shows different courses and the comparable courses at different colleges. Now I cannot find where it is! Hopefully, I can get some answers next week over the phone with an advisor. I know I have to get started this summer and time is getting short on admissions, etc.

Hey, thanks for the additional information. I see now that the General Chemistry they are speaking of is different from the two I took. I checked the catalog. What I had taken was harder, same as Chem 132/133. They killed my GPA, I got a C in both! I am glad it would not be that to retake. Of course, any Chem to me is difficult but some courses are more so than others. That's a shame they are not very "student" friendly. I do not know much about the college. Most of my family attended LSU. Do you know anything regarding whether there IS a time-limit on prior courses taken? If so, I need to get in gear and take A&P all over again, starting this summer, along with whatever else is considered "too old". Pre-Cal is on the list and that is going to be bad enough since me and Algebra do not get along. Algebra and Chem were my nightmare! Also, do you happen to know what the average GPA is that they admit? I see you have to take the ACT also. I guess the scores affect entrance also. I have never taken the ACT so that scares me! Perhaps I am getting a bit too old to try and do this again!

Thanks for the information! I called Southern and got someone in the BSN department but she said she did not know of any time limits on the courses already taken and to call Admissions. I called Admissions and they said there was no time limit BUT the Nursing Dept. may have different criteria and to ask for an advisor. So, I called back and asked for one but they are on Spring Break, lol. I don't see a BioChem or Organic Chem on the curriculum at all, just General Chem 1 and 2, which I have. So, now I am even more confused, lol. You mentioned BRCC...do they have info regarding Southern? Forgive me but I just moved here last August so I do not know which schools may or may not be affiliated.