AliF

I am almost positive that information literacy has to be taken via Excelsior for all their degree programs now. The rest can (probably, check with them) be taken anywhere. I transferred in my A&P but for a general studies degree completion, so your mileage may vary. You can call them and get an adviser during the day.

I think it's fine to take summer classes. I took an A&P class last semester as an 8 week class and while it was pretty intense, it knocked it out quickly and in some ways I think it was better because I was able to really focus on it and learned a lot.

Yes, flash cards! I stopped making them towards the end of A&P 1 because I wasn't sure how much they were helping, and my grade dropped. And ask your teacher what information will be covered on the test. Some will let you know which parts to concentrate on. Good luck!

You are smart enough! I hope you have a great semester!

The other thing to consider, if you're wanting to go further in your education, is that many master's programs will accept you if you have an ADN + BA/BS- so you might be able to go straight from ADN to master's level coursework with no stop for finishing the BSN. That's only helpful if you were looking past the BSN, but it's something to think about.

I took Bio 141 online as an 8 week class. It went really well, they give you all the materials you need to succeed. I was signed up for Bio 142, but dropped it last minute since we had to list our house for sale and I knew I wouldn't have time to dedicate to it. It shouldn't really matter which teacher you use, the class and tests are the same across the board.

Yes, bail. A D will look worse than a W. People withdraw for all sorts of reasons, it doesn't have to be because you're not doing well.

I do great on the labeling, but have a harder time with physiology.

Diploma programs give you more clinical hours, and there are hybrid programs where you can do didactic learning online, and clinicals in person.

Run away from him. I don't have to know you to know you're worth better treatment. Little newsflash for him- child support isn't optional.

I've talked to lots of admissions people, and the general consensus is that new grades matter much more than old ones. The schools that look at your older GPA almost exclusively seem to be public, so I suggest looking into private universities. There are also quite a few that only take into consideration your pre-req GPA, so that should only help you. I'd apply as broadly as you can to give yourself a chance to get into a program. What was the GPA you actually graduated with when you finished your bachelors? I have a hard time imagining it was a 1.8 when you were done.

Apply at Chamberlain, they don't require any pre-reqs.

Being in charge really isn't that fun, and it certainly won't help your social life. Any position (I'm not a nurse yet) where you are in charge of your coworkers is tough. I never liked being management, because I really don't care about who stole whose lunch out of the fridge. You're right, it's not worth $1.25 an hour! Some people love it, but I know it's not for me. Maybe it's not for you either?

I'm going to the be dissenter and say that while I haven't taken physio yet, I really really like taking 8 week classes. It's condensed, but if you only take 1-2 classes at a time, you're able to really focus on learning those things and not worry about all your other classes. And I like feeling like I accomplished something faster and can check it off my list. 8 week classes are intense, but I love them!

It does get harder. Partially because things get more complicated, but also because you start having to rely on the previously learned information. And if you didn't learn it well the first time, it's really tough. It's totally doable though! Good luck! You can do it!

Holly, I think you should just continue with the RN program. You were doing well in it, and confidence will come with practice. I think the LPN program is a fine choice, but if you know you want to be an RN, you're not doing yourself any favors. The LPN to RN programs I've seen are a full 3 semesters long, so you're just extending your journey.

Can you talk to a department head and see if they will let you advance? If you tell them how determined you are sometimes they will waive pre-reqs. GL!

Your GPA isn't really that bad. I wouldn't even consider academic forgiveness, I'd just do your best and try to get As in all pre-reqs. I think you have a fighting chance.

I think you need to have a heart to heart with your husband. It's important that you both support each other. And I do think nursing can be a family oriented career- many places you can do three, twelve hour shifts to be full time. Then you're home the other 4 days! Or there's school nurses, who just work during the same hours your kids are in school. And 23 is YOUNG. So young! You have most of your working years still ahead of you. If you want it, don't let him stop you. Good luck!

I have to agree with a previous poster who said that a schedule is key. Get your baby on a regular napping schedule, and study then. Study on the floor while the baby plays, and while the baby is eating. I have my days scheduled down to 15 minute intervals, and it really helps. This is my second time having a baby and being in school, and having the schedule is the only way for me to stay on top of everything. GL!

Yeah, those cars are yours. They're titled in your name, you own them. Congrats!!! Your ex is a jerk, and he's screwing you. Those kids are his too- it's not baby sitting, it's called PARENTING. I'd love an update. I hope you were able to go to school.

Here's what I'm doing- I made a graph of pre-reqs, and I'm taking the ones that fulfill requirements for the most programs for the Spring. And then I will finish over the summer session, depending of course on where I get in. Check with the programs you're trying to apply to, as some require all pre-reqs complete before you can apply. Good luck!

Congratulations!

I'm doing the Bio route rather than NAS. It just transfers so much better! Has NVCC changed their requirements on the Micro? When I called in August, they still weren't sure if the nursing program was going to accept the Intro Micro class.

Do you get study guides for the test? It can be so much information, and if you missed something little and it winds up being heavily covered on the test, you're in trouble. I got a 73 on an A&P exam yesterday, because 30ish questions out of 50 were on something I'd clearly not spent enough time learning (physiology of muscle movement). I was pretty angry- but not with the teacher, with myself. While teachers are important, it's really on you to make sure you understand the material. If you don't get what you need in class, spend some time learning it from other resources. Something I've found really helpful (and skipped before this last time and clearly should not have) with Dr. Marian Diamond's anatomy lectures from UC Berkley. She's awesome, and really explains everything clearly. The videos are all over the internet. Good luck when you take it next time!