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I will be taking college chemistry and sociology.

As someone who is completing his prerequisites, I want to caution you. While it would be great to get these classes done as fast as possible, you should keep in mind that GPA is far more important than the speed by which you complete your classes. If you can get A's in ALL of your classes while managing a family life, more power to you. Just remember though, if you get a couple B's.... you're sunk. Be careful, be enthusiastic, and shine academically. That's what matters! :)

thanks for the comments! it is an antro to chem course, which is a prerequisite for a&p. this is the description from www.mvcc.edu : essentials of chemistry1: an introductory level chemistry course designed for students who have had nochemistry or students who need a complete review before going on to higherlevels of chemistry. topics covered are: symbols, formulas, systems of measurement,atomic structure, nomenclature, bonding, chemical equations, empirical andmolecular formulas, calculations based on chemical equations, and the gas laws.laboratory reports are designed to illustrate principles and provideopportunity for development of basic techniques. the course will be taught bylecture and laboratory. students will submit laboratory reports and takeexaminations. prerequi- site: one year of high school algebra. this course isnot intended to fulfill a laboratory science requirement in any degree program. [table=class: msonormaltable, width: 100%] [tr] [td] ch 092 - essentials chemistry 2 [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td=bgcolor: transparent] essentials of chemistry 2: a continuation of essentials of chemistry 1. topics covered are: water and its properties, solutions, ionization, acids, bases, salts, chemical equilibrium, nuclear chemistry, health physics, organic chemistry and biochemistry. in the area of organic chemistry, topics covered are: saturated, unsaturated and aromatic hydrocarbons; alcohols; phenols; ethers, aldehydes; ketones, carboxylic acids; esters and amines. in the area of biochemistry, topics covered are: carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, vitamins, hormones, and drugs. reactions of medical, industrial and biological interest are stressed. laboratory exercises are concurrent with class work. the course will be taught by lecture and laboratory. students will submit laboratory reports and take examinations. prerequisite: ch091 essentials of chemistry 1. this course is not intended to fulfill a lab- oratory science requirement in any degree program. [/td] [/tr] [/table] thanks for the insight, i really appreciate it!

Despite the fact that I have NEVER taken a chemistry class in my life, and the fact that math is a weak spot for me, my advisor wants me to take Intro to Chem I & II as an A Term/B Term class this fall, instead of spreading it out over two semesters. Currently I have a 4.0 GPA, with a B in a non-credit introductory Math course. Her idea is to get me into A&P I by Spring. It seems that her confidence in me is much greater than MY confidence in myself. I don't want to make the wrong decision, and take an accelerated class ay the expense of my grades. My question is for those who have taken Chem I & II (preferably with no prior experience in chem, or as an A/B term) is whether or not it is a good idea to take an accelerated class with no experience whatsoever in this field? What to do? Should I push forward with this class, or is this too much of a risk? Also - how difficult is an intro to chem class?

Currently, I am nursing student pursuing my AAS in Nursing. My goal is to become an advanced practice nurse. As I thumb through scores of textbook pages, learning literally thousands of terms, I ask myself a question that no doubt has plagued many a student in the past: How much of this stuff will I actually remember? I take my studies, and the profession very seriously. I want to be an asset to the medical field, and not just an empty uniform. I find myself not remembering everything that I have learned since I have started, and to be honest this has caused some anxiety for me. I have heard of the "use it, or lose it" adage, but how much are we aloud to actually forget and still be considered an excellent nurse - one who "knows their stuff"? What say ye veteran nurses out there? Chris

I second Sal! Khan Academy is awesome, and best of all....FREE!!

This is my second semester as a part time college student, and so far I am in good academic standing. I finished last semester with a 4.0, and this semester is going well. However, because of circumstances in life it became necessary to drop sociology, or risk a drop in my GPA. I decided to drop the class, and take a W on my record. I am concerned that the W will effect my chances of being accepted into the nursing program. Should I be concerned about the W, or the fact that I am going part-time? Or should I persevere, and just concentrate on my GPA, regardless of how many classes I am taking (or that W)? A very nervous Chris

Five semesters sounds about right to complete my prerequisites (2-2.5 years). The way that my college schedules their core nursing curriculum, it takes two years to finish the degree, hence the approximation of 5 years total. I hope that makes sense.

Good evening everyone! I am currently a part time pre-nursing student at a community college in Central New York. I was advised that despite the fact that I am carrying a 4.0, my admission to the RN program is not guaranteed. They explained that academics are not the only factor that is considered for the nursing program (they also consider prior healthcare work experience). My adviser said that if I were to be accepted, it would take me about 5 years to obtain my AAS in nursing. As you could imagine, I would like to be graduated, licensed, and working on my BSN in 5 years! My question to you is if there are any options for me that may expedite my acceptance/graduation? The last thing I want is to finish all of my general education requirements, and then be stuck out in left field with no program to go into. Advice?

We use human cadavers at my school. In a sense it is an unpleasant thought to dissect a fellow human being, but I also view it as a valuable learning experience. One way to view the dissection of a cat is that it is already dead. You are not harming it in any way. Good Luck!