candice351

So I've found myself in a pickle. Just a little background: I go to Pima Community College I'm 18, 19 in a few weeks. My GPA is about a 3.6 overall with classes that aren't necessary for all the programs. I have less than a year left of pre-reqs, just a few more classes to finish up. I wanted to apply to NAU-Tucson-Flagstaff, GCU, University of Arizona but they all have some classes that the others don't require. I'm currently taking A&P I, Microbiology, and a Theatre class, and took MAT 122 over five weeks. Next semester I plan on taking FSN 127 (Nutrition), A&P II, Pathophysiology and a Chem Lab. I don't want to overwhelm myself because I know A&P II is quite difficult but I've also heard that Pathophysiology at Rio Salado isn't much of a hassle. UA was ultimately my #1 choice at the start of this but I've put of taking CHM 140 Organic and Biochemistry which would be the only other requirement for UA after the basics. The only requirements left for GCU would be Pathophysiology and a Health Communications class which doesn't sound too difficult which I would take AFTER being accepted to the program if need be. I also still need to take the TEAS. NAU Tucson is just a difficult program to get into. As I said my GPA is a 3.6/3.7 and should be going up soon also. I will have completed all the classes for this program at the end. But I still need to take the Kaplan. I guess I just need a plan of attack and advice from anyone. I feel flustered and just don't know what to do. Whether it would just be better to take what I can handle next semester and wait another semester to apply and take a few classes like CHM 140 over the summer and apply for a spring admission. Part of me says, you're 19 you're still young and already ahead and another side tells me you're already behind because what if you don't get it, it's another waiting game. ANY ADVICE on the programs, the tests, good teachers or how to manage would help.

I know you posted a while ago but I thought you might want to know how it might feel for your family. My stepfather/father is currently in the Nursing program at Pima Community College. I'm 18 years old completing my pre-reqs for Nursing but i also have younger siblings, one eight and one 14. He's currently in his fourth semester and he claims it's the busiest and hardest semester. Throughout Nursing school he works Saturdays and Sundays and picks up extra shifts if he's not so busy during the week. He says it doesn't seem difficult but because he has an older brain he has to put in a little more effort. He used to have time to do other things like watching soccer games and just relaxing. He does have time for other things and taking my siblings out. Nonetheless he does put in a lot of studying and effort and sometimes goes away for a few hours to study with his cohorts. But this semester everything is a little different. It's his final semester. He spent most of his summer reading ahead because the teachers posted what they would be doing ahead of time. He goes away for HOURS and study and before every exam takes that weekend off to ensure he has enough time to get everything down. I hardly ever see him. It's the busiest I've ever seen him. He always has about 5 books with him and also has his face in a book. He doesn't have time for soccer anymore. So what i'm trying to say is it seems manageable but the final semester seems to take a lot more effort to get by.