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I appreciate the feedback. I still have to take the TEAS and HESI as well, before I apply. I am volunteering on the Close Observation Unit at a local hospital and will probably have about 150 to 200 hours of volunteering done before I apply. I think next semester I will switch over to part-time status, and do 2 to 3 class a semester. Thank You.

Hi. So I am a pre-nursing student at a Community College and am wondering if my current grades will be competitive enough to get into a program. I will begin to apply to nursing schools in about two more semesters. I know that a lot of students taking care of their pre reqs start to feel a lot of pressure to maintain their high gpa(a's) in almost everything. So far these are my pre-req grades A- composition 1 & A in composition 2 A in Intermediate algebra and A in College Algebra. A in General Biology 1 and A in General Chemistry 1 A- in Public Speaking A in Nutrition. A in Anatomy & Physiology 1 B- U.S. History 1 B in Statistics B in Spanish 1 I still have to take general psychology, Life span and development, A&P 2, and Microbiology, I know it's important to get great grades in those last 2 sciences and even psychology. But will my current "B's" and future "B's" heavily impact me getting into a program?

I personally like Option #3 the best, due to the fact that its the order I'm doing things. I found that there was pieces of chem sprinkled through A&P1. So its better to have that foundation. In addition, at my university to get to A&P1, taking Chem is a requirement. Option 2 doesn't sound too bad either. But it's all up to you in the end. Talk to your advisor as well. :)

I just wanted to get a general idea of how many schools(programs) other pre-nursing students will apply to. I will be applying out-of-state to eight schools. The majority being in Florida(I'm from CT). Just wondering how many other people would be applying to. Also is that number to high? Should I limit the number of applications? Thanks.

I agree with @RunBabyRN language courses are a good way to pick up some words and phrases. Even though nursing pre-reqs are science based, don't forget about the humanities. Public Speaking, World Religions, a specific culture course (arabic language and literature) There are a great way to enhance your knowledge on different people you may encounter from different walks of life.

A&P 1 w/Lab Elementary Stats w/comp applications General Psychology 1 U.S. History 1 Elementary Spanish 1 I am so excited and nervous, this is my third semester of pre-reqs but my first time taking 17 credit hours in a semester.

I am not in an actual program, but I am taking my pre-reqs. Any laptop or desktop will do the trick. As long as it windows or OS X with a word processing software. I personally find the laptop in the classroom a distraction. If your on a budget there is nothing wrong with a laptop, netbook, etc. But if your willing to spend the money by all means go for the macbook.

I am pretty sure it is going to take me 3 or 4 years. In my case I plan on applying to a traditional BSN program. To do so I have to fulfill the university general education requirements, and the school of nursing prerequisite requirements. Since I am enrolled usually 12-16 credit hours per semester, I'll probably be at my CC for 3 to 4 years.

Thanks for the info. I think it's a good idea to attend each class the first week and identify how much will be put on me. If it's too much I will probably drop the stats or u.s. History. I think I signed up for all those classes because I don't want to be stuck at my CC for 3 to 4 years taking care of gen ed and pre req requirements.

Yeah I think I agree with everyone above. It does seem doable. The only thing I worry about is my GPA (3.96). I guess I have some thinking to do. But thank you for the feedback.

I'm just wondering if taking these courses is to much for the upcoming semester. Anatomy and Physiology 1 Statistics w/ Computer Applications General Psychology 1 Elementary Spanish 1 U.S. History 1 Should I drop a course, I know that A&P requires a lot of attention. Thanks.

English 1 or Composition 1 is based around a lot of writing. It may be different for you but for me I had to write 4 essays, a bunch of journal entries on a theme for the semester, and in class discussions. At the end of the class we had to submit a portfolio with a cover letter of certain work. I would say that if your at a CC, check out your academic support center. See if your college as a writing lab and get some one on one with a tutor. That can go over your MLA, thesis, etc. For Intro to Chem. Lab was always interesting. For lecture I had to memorize chemist and their achievements in the scientific community. I had to know most of the elements, but there was always a periodic table in class. You'll start with the basics for the first couple of weeks (atoms and charges) The elemental forms (gases-Noble gases, Solids, Liquids, metals non-metals, etc.), Types of compounds (ionic, covalent, polar covalent, hydrogen). Things that were important to remember were formulas for reactions (synthesis, decomposition, acid-base, decompsoition, combustions) and gas laws (Charles, Avargado, Boyle's, Ideal). The only math that was really required of us was to balance chemical equations and solve the formulas I listed above. Hope this helped a little.

This is a question to all the people taking their pre-reqs, already in a nursing program, or graduates. So with programs being so competitive, many students, including myself feel the pressure to maintain an A in all their pre-reqs(especially the sciences). This is my second semester of pre-reqs and I may end up with a B in college algebra. I apologize if I sound ridiculous, but can anyone comment on how a B or even a C may have affected your admission status? If you get a B should you retake the class? I know I sound absolutely insane. A "B" is not a bad grade but at my CC the mentality of students entering a health care/allied health field is to obtain a 4.0 above all. I appreciate any responses.

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Thanks you everyone. I will keep all this mind!