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I am also still in pre-reqs and I would consider myself a slow reader. I am not slow because I don't know the words but because I take my time to fully understand what I am reading. Sometimes I even go back and read the sentences over to fully grasp the concept. I also give myself plenty of time to read the chapters and not wait until the last minute to try and cram all of it the last minute. From friends and family who have been through the nursing program..yes, lots of reading! Hope someone already in the nursing program will give you more insight on the reading section.

Look into the ADN options near you. You can always bridge after you are finished with the ADN. **I would hate to have some of these people as a nurse that think they have to be rude to be a good nurse! :**

I also bought a North Face backpack and it holds 3 large books and my large binder. I am not sure if it will hold all of your books. The North Face backpack has been durable and doesn't kill my shoulders. I am loving the crate idea, though.

Hey LPN504. I see you are from TN. So am I! What part of TN?

You should first overlook any negative comments you see! I was in your shoes. I was put on academic suspension, could only take 2 classes for one semester and made A's in both classes, and I am still on academic probation until I meet a pace rate. That was a year ago and my gpa went from 0 to 2.4 with 3 semesters, making all A's, and I was only attending part time. Take your time with each class and don't put too much on your plate. Who cares if it takes you a little longer than the "normal" nursing student. I have had to research colleges and call and speak with an advisor about if they would take me given my awful semesters from 6 years ago...and they said YES as long as I continue to make good grades and bring my gpa up! Like another poster said, take some classes to bring that gpa up and go from there. Maybe even look at an ADN. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't because there is ALWAYS a way and that is reality!