cmariehill

They don't use that for our documents, I just have to turn them in in person. But it has been VERY crazy getting everything together in such a short time. They told me on July 8th I got in and everything is due on July 31st. The only Vaccines I need are chicken pox (VERY expensive) and the TB PPD. I've already had all my Hep B vaccines and the rest of the requires ones. I have managed to BARELY fit in all of my appointments needed (Physical, Varicella, TB, drug test, fingerprints, background check) and recertification of CPR so it lasts the full 2 years (which will only be happening ONE day before deadline, but I had no other choice). And I've been doing all of this around starting a BRAND new job (training is this week and next week and orientation was this Monday) that I got and committed to 3 days before they called me to let me know I was in the program. So just in all of this craziness I've definitely learned some organization skills haha

Okay well I can't personally tell you if Chem is harder than A&P, but for me the most difficult was A&P like I said. And I know how that is, like I previously said starting work as a CNA definitely messed my semester up. And you're welcome, if I can give advice I always do because I need advice myself! Good luck again.

Haha well I don't get much sleep now (I have a very busy 3 year old and I've been working for a while) but I'll definitely sleep in every day I can. Thanks for the advice, I need all I can get! And I've heard an NCLEX book is the best way to go, so I'll be getting one.

Yes, I'm definitely going to be getting my last few hang out sessions and movies dates with my friends. And I will look at those little things you said about conversions and the lab values, those would be good to know anyways! Thanks for the ideas and help :)

Thank you, so much helpful information! I'll probably just stick with an NCLEX book. I'm going to wait to buy materials until the teacher lets us know so I don't buy anything unnecessary, but if I need any of those I'll look into those brands. That stethoscope watch sounds awesome though! And thanks for the site for book prices, I'll definitely look at that.

Thanks! I'm mostly going to relax, but I'm also taking A&P2 which is what I mainly want to study ahead for. But relaxing sounds like my number 1 priority now haha.

Definitely A&P. It's a WAYYYYYY more broad and general subject, so it's hard to remember which process goes to which body part and which function that leads to. Believe me, it's hard. I agree with Micro not being super difficult. I also got a B (and TBH I almost NEVER studied for tests. I just did very well in lab and on homework) But it's a WHOLE different world with A&P. Studying is an absolute MUST. Which I didn't really do in that class either, and that got me a VERY low, actually the LOWEST, C possible. The point is, don't be like me, and study a lot :)

Well it all depends, is Chemistry a pre-req or an extra-point class for the program you applied? For the program I'm in Chem was just another class to get points, but not required at all. And A&P and Micro are DEFINITELY your most difficult classes, and if you want good grades in both, taking them in separate semesters is probably the best idea. As for the LVN (called LPN here in Florida) bridge, I wouldn't do it. It's just ANOTHER tuition to pay and the same things you'd learn in an ASN (also known as ADN) program, just at a slower pace. To be honest I would consider getting your CNA over anything else before you do an RN program. Getting that kind of experience is key for clinicals, and it's cheaper and easier than LVN. I actually got 5 extra points on my application for having my CNA. Just work the hardest you've ever worked in those 2 classes and you should be okay. I actually got a C in A&P1 (had a newborn while I took this class and it was my first college science class) and I also got a D in A&P 2 (started working as a CNA during finals and completely messed up my studying and in turn my final grade) but I still ended up getting in the program's alternate list, and now I'll be starting in the Fall. Good luck with it all, though!

To be honest, I'm terrible with science as well. And as someone starting Nursing School this fall, I've learned that knowing science, especially science of the human body, is essential for becoming a nurse. You don't have to be naturally gifted in the science department, as long as you study hard, learn your stuff, and in the end REALLY know how to use it. Just because you don't get it right off the bat doesn't mean you can't get it. Study, study, study is the key!

Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2 were the hardest for me. If science, functions of the human body, and understanding EVERY aspect of EVERY process that happens in the body doesn't come natural, you will have to work for your grade. NO teacher will be easy, and an A will not come without studying, hard work, and more studying. Micro wasn't nearly as hard for me, but I think there tend to be much better teachers for Micro than A&P. It all honestly depends on what kind of subjects you're naturally good with. Either way, good luck and ALWAYS study!

They are both difficult classes that require a lot of studying, so cramming both into one semester will make them that much harder. It's definitely possible, but if you want my opinion (based on having taken them separately, which was hard enough) I would try to find a way around it.

I'm just going to start at the beginning: This June I got the dreaded rejection letter from the program I applied to, but I was put on the alternate list. Considering this school is the only (of a measly two) college with a Nursing Program in my area currently accepting students and is EXTREMELY hard to get into, let's just say getting put onto the alternate list didn't exactly give me hopes of anything. At that point I started looking for jobs so I could work and take some of the extra point classes part time. As soon as I get the job, not even 3 days later (last Monday) the program Director calls me and says that they were offering me a spot for this Fall. Now don't get me wrong I was excited, happy, surprised, ECSTATIC, but I was also VERY, VERY scared. I had in my head it would be at least another year before I would get in, so knowing I now only have a month and a half has kind of put me at a stand still. I don't have ANY clue as to how I should prepare. I want to know which books I should get, which materials I should have, what study techniques I should start learning, anything and everything about successfully getting through nursing school: I want to know. I figured the best way to find that out is through other nursing students and people who have already gotten through it. I do have somewhat of a background in healthcare. I got my CNA last year, did training at a Nursing home, and then worked in Home Health Care for 7 months. So I think Clinicals won't be a huge deal for me, it's the learning and understanding all the material that scares me. Anyways, sorry for the huge post, but I'm sort of freaking out here. Thanks ahead of time for any help, I appreciate anything I can get!