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None of the schools near you have an accelerated BSN for people who already have a degree in another field? That is what I'm doing right now. It's only 4 semesters (including summer--so 16 months) and I will have a 2nd bachelor's degree in nursing wh...

Honestly, I think they want to read about educational challenges that you have overcome and succeeded in, in the end. Not saying you should or shouldn't mention the organic chem class, but if you do, definitely include the challenges you overcame too...

If it was thrown out, then no.

I think you'd like it. Maybe you can shadow a nurse or something. That would definitely help you decide whether it is something you'd like or not.

I would go with the one that knows you the best and can speak most knowledgeably of your attributes. Doing well in A&P/science is important, but it isn't the only thing nursing schools look for. Good luck.

I took psych and sociology together (years ago--2004) and don't know why there would be an issue with it. However, it is really hard to give advice on what classes to take together or how many classes to take when difficulty and workload varies SO mu...

I think it would be nice to just read over the material before you have the stress of having to memorize it all. I think that would probably make it more interesting. And of course it will help once you are in the class as well.

This is my first semester too...and my clinical instructor is definitely NOT abusive. So far, none of my instructors have been. They have high standards, but they are kind, understanding, and supportive. Qualities you would expect from good nurses. I...

Chemistry.

I would take psych with chem. Maybe not the accelerated one since you work 40 hrs a week, but I don't think those 2 classes together will be a problem.

I would definitely go with the ADN program, try to get a job ASAP, and start paying down that debt. With the debt you already have, I would not even entertain the idea of going to private school, unless some major scholarships were involved. Good luc...

Yes, BSW is Bachelor of Social Work. And times are tough for social workers too. You pretty much need at least an MSW now. Anyway, I would also go with plan B. However, why limit yourself to Loyola's ABSN program? I know it's a good school, but there...

It means that you can't take it (unless you audit the class or something) because you already have a stats course. I would definitely get some clarification from the nursing advisor or whoever that it is okay to use business stats in its place.

I have also heard there is not much difference in pay. The advantage of having a BSN is that more job opportunities are available and there are more options for advancement.

Minor in Spanish.

Only been in nursing school for a month, but I agree about A&P. Your life will be easier if you know your A&P very well. Knowing microbio has been pretty helpful too, actually...especially for pharmacology.

So, you were never charged for any of those classes? Just curious. That is so strange!

I got a C in A&P 2...but I was lucky enough to be accepted into the nursing program a few weeks before I was done with the class. Before that, I had mostly A's and some B's...and that is all the admissions committee saw. So, I guess I am not real...

It depends so much on the school, instructor, and student. There was no chem prereq for me at all, although I took it years ago anyway...and based on that...I would say A&P 2, microbio, and chem would be VERY rough. I did A&P 2 and microbio i...

It depends on the school. I would definitely check with the school before wasting time and money on a class you don't need to re-take. At my school, the only classes with an expiration date were lab sciences (A&Ps, microbio...) which couldn't be ...

I agree, awesome thread! This was definitely super motivating! I have 2 kids, 3.5 and 7.5 years old...and starting an ABSN program next month. It is scary, but exciting at the same time. Having kids definitely helps with my motivation. Failure is no...

Looks fine to me. Good luck!

I took it last summer. It was also a prereq for my nursing program. I forget if it was 6 or 8 weeks long..? I took it online. It was pretty easy and interesting for the most part. I am guessing it varies from one school or class to the next, though.....

Yeah, like someone else said, there are different ways of killing bacteria...not all antibiotics specifically/primarily/directly act on the cell wall. They just have to target traits specific to bacteria (cell wall, DNA, protein synthesis/ribosomes, ...

I had a harder time with A&P II. At least it seemed like I did. I did better on A&P II lecture exams, but worse on lab quizzes and practicals compared to A&P I. However, in A&P I we were offered a lot of extra credit...A&P II ther...