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Hello, I need some feedback before I register for classes next semester at my community college. I have taken the majority of prerequisites to get into my nursing program, likewise the only classes I need are Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology. Just as I mentioned in my previous post, it's been almost 10 years now since I have been in high school (graduated 04). I'm so overwhelmed and confused as to which class or classes to register for the upcoming semester? Where do I begin? Is there any other adult students, that were left with this question when returning back to school? Is there any good review books out there, that someone would recommend. I recently purchased The For Dummie Series (Biology, Chemistry, and A & P) because I read such good reviews on the books. During winter break I'm going to read and skim through all three. Lastly, a question on study tips? What worked well for you, when studying Bio, Chem, and A&P? I will give a little insight into my study regimen that has worked well thus far for me in college. My Study Regimen: 1) Go to class 2) Audio Record all lectures with my iphone 3) At home that night, I listen to all lectures while taking detailed notes 4) On Saturday review everything from that week (notes, recorded lectures, read, etc) 5) Sunday READ ahead (chapters & material for upcoming week) 6) Before exams listen to all previous lectures (usually I listen to lectures while running or cycling) go over notes, lectures, handouts, etc. * Note: I'm a auditory learner, thus why I record everything. I'm also a strong reader. I would greatly appreciate any help or suggestion you can give! -Brian

TWishes, thanks for the reply! In response to your post, I mainly read those books for pleasure. Not necessarily to prepare me for science classes. I simply just enjoy reading books on a variety of subjects that include neurological disorders, digestive disorders, and anything to do with the human body. Two of the very first books I read was Phantom in The Brain by V.S. Ramachandran and An Anthropologist on Mars by Oliver Sacks. Ever since....I was hooked! And I agree, textbooks are not your average book to read, nor are they intended to be read for pleasure. However, I have read more than 5 science textbooks, just for fun. Once again, I do enjoy reading about science and the human body. Thanks for the reply! Take care

HouTx, Actually there are programs for nurses specializing in neurology/neuroscience. My friend is a certified neuroscience registered nurse (CNRN). And I know another girl who is interviewing for a 1 year residency position on a neuro inpatient unit. My aunt who is a nurse herself has a friend that has been working nero ICU for the past 6 years. I know that neurology is a medical specialty, likewise one day, I hope to find a residency program so I can specialize in neuroscience, so that one day I could work on a neuro floor, neuroscience unit, or work with a Neurosurgeon. I appreciate your advice. As for Kinesiology, I have looked into it, but it doesn't suit me. Most Kinesiology majors want to get into exercise science, athletic training, or use it as declaring major for medical school, considering you have to take mostly all the pre-req's for medical school. I know some friends who are Kinesiology majors, for the sole purpose of getting into medical school one day. Take care and thank you again for the reply!

I need some advice before I begin Bio, Chem, Anatomy, and Micro. I am 28 yr old, currently enrolled at a community college. So far I have a 4.0 GPA. However I have not taken any science classes to this day. Reasoning being, I wanted to get back in the swing of things, (being out of school for the past 9 years) before I begin my science prerequisites for nursing school. The only classes I need, in order to get into our nursing program is Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy I & II and Microbiology. These classes are so overwhelming...thus, I wanted to ask, where do I begin? What can I do to prepare myself? Are there any books that I can begin reading before the spring semester? I haven't taken a science class since high school which was back in 2003. The past 10 years, I have been a district manager for a retail clothing company (Abercrombie & Fitch), please don't judge...medicine has always been a passion of mine, however I never thought I had "what it takes" to become a nurse, or even a doctor. In high school I never went above and beyond. I got A & B's and even a 30 on the ACT, without even trying. I never studied more than I needed to. To be completely honest, college just wasn't in the picture. Likewise, I got recruited to work at Abercrombie out of high-school, moved up the ranks pretty fast, which led to me living in England the past 2yrs to run their flagship store located in London. However, I never was truly happy. My thought and aspirations of pursuing a career in medicine, were always in the back of my mind. For the past 5 years I have read over 25 books on neurology, psychology, and physiology of the mind/brain connection. Thus, the reason why I want to one day become a surgical pediatric nurse specializing in neurology. Sorry to digress.....thought I'd share a little but of my background. I would appreciate any advice I can get before I begin my science prerequisites. Books, study methods, youtube videos....anything would be helpful. Thank You!