Question about taking Chemistry

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Hi!

I needed Chemistry to take A&P, it could either be high school or college level. I never took it in high school, so I enrolled in a "post high school adult General Chemistry" course. The class is 2 semesters and online. The 2nd part starts next week and in the first part I received a 98%. It took a ton of hard work (I don't suggest taking science online!) and even though I got an A, I don't feel like I really understand. I have no idea why I feel that way though. :uhoh3:

So my question is:

Would you suggest taking a college level with lab traditional class?

I'm wondering because I'm worried about the NLN-RN test having Chem on it because I took the TEAS and bombed the science part. I plan on getting a BSN in my 5-10 year goal range. Three semesters is a lot and I would have to be paying out of pocket for it since it is not required. Just wondering what everyone thinks.

Thanks!

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Honestly, maybe I'm traditional but I abhor online classes, especially science. I took it once and never again. I know you can google the answers on tests but at the end of the day, I really don't get much out of the class. I need that personal connection with my teacher. Essentially if you're not learning anything from the online class, I would boycott it and enroll in a traditional class with a lab.

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Online classes are convenient and sometimes if you can't pack anymore courses in a semester it allows you to take some online from other schools etc BUT it does take a very high level of discipline to not only get A's but REALLY understand the material since your basically teaching yourself for the most part.

I try to email the teacher as much as I can but sometimes you get stuck with a Prof that just doesn't respond well, in that case make sure to hit up ratemyprofessor.com.

Regarding Chem, I took it in person only because I am weak in Math and I didn't want to risk having to teach myself all of it. The lab part was kind of boring to me because the experiments were very basic but the lecture portion I learned A TON. Stoichiometry was difficult for me and I am glad I didn't do it online because of just that topic.

I am just curious why did you take a 2 semester online Chem versus a 1 semester in person Chem if you needed A&P?

To answer your question I would do a college level in person if you are weaker in math or just have a hard time teaching yourself.

Hope that helps! :heartbeat

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No kidding, I couldn't imagine teaching myself stoichiometry or limiting reagents.

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I took Biology online last semester and it's the last heavy class I will do online for the exact reason you stated. Im taking medical terminology and nutrition online, but thats NBD. But Chemistry, A&P, Micro will all be taken with a real professor. I've heard that the TEAS is heavy on chem, if you have to take that again. If you're not in a huge time crunch, it might be beneficial to take the class again. Just my 2c from someone in the same place you are. I can't tell you how much you'll need it in the future, but I understand your problem!

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Chemistry is a lot of math. I took my Chemistry during a summer. I broke a few fingers and sprained my wrist a few weeks into the semester, was in a lot of pain and managed to survive. I had to do my practical one handed :uhoh3:, needless to say, having the chemistry helps further on done the line. A lot of the courses will also brush up a bit on the chemistry a bit just to help refresh everyone. I wouldn't worry too much.

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I have taken several courses online even a stats class, and always have gotten A's but had to put much more time with the online courses than actual class lecture courses!! I have not taken any sciences and can imagine it being really difficult. I have talked with several of my friend that have already been accepted into a Nursing program and they have not mentioned too much about using the small amount of Chemistry from the 1 Chemistry Course they had previously taken. If you do as well with the 2nd semester Chemistry I would say that you will be fine and anything needed in future Nursing classes will be reviewed for you.

Do they offer any tutoring for the online course?? If so I would definatley ask for help.

Keep plugging away and Good Luck!!

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Online classes are convenient and sometimes if you can't pack anymore courses in a semester it allows you to take some online from other schools etc BUT it does take a very high level of discipline to not only get A's but REALLY understand the material since your basically teaching yourself for the most part. I try to email the teacher as much as I can but sometimes you get stuck with a Prof that just doesn't respond well, in that case make sure to hit up ratemyprofessor.com. Regarding Chem, I took it in person only because I am weak in Math and I didn't want to risk having to teach myself all of it. The lab part was kind of boring to me because the experiments were very basic but the lecture portion I learned A TON. Stoichiometry was difficult for me and I am glad I didn't do it online because of just that topic. I am just curious why did you take a 2 semester online Chem versus a 1 semester in person Chem if you needed A&P? To answer your question I would do a college level in person if you are weaker in math or just have a hard time teaching yourself. Hope that helps! :heartbeat
The high school level is 2 semesters and cost $50. The 1 semester is college level and cost $400. It was a week after registration when I finally made up my mind about nursing. I couldn't afford the $400 up front (because it was due at registration) but I was able to pay the online one. So I took semester 1 and my CNA class Fall 2011 and Chem 2 starts in 2 weeks. Thanks for your reply. I might as well do Chem at my college in person as I'm taking A&P in the summer. I'm just worried about it being on the entrance test!
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Is there a way for you to find out how much chem is on the entrance test? If so you could get a cliffs chem review or something to brush up on it real quick???

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For your BSN, you'll need a chemistry class with a lab. At least that's what I've been told. I need a high school chem class as well but I'm not planning on getting my BSN so I'm going to be taking it through nursingabc.com.

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I would check the Schools you intend to apply and see if they list their testing requirements. The school I applied to required HESI but only included A&P, Math, Grammar, Vocab, Reading. There was no Biology or Chemistry on the entrance exam. I am not sure if all schools list what topics to study for their entrance exam but its worth checking out.

Good Luck!!

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Most of the BSN programs I'm looking at don't require Chem but a few do. Also, most don't require an entrance exam either. It seems in various classes, you get a review of chem concepts for the class. This was especially true of the Biology, Molecular Biology and Microbiology classes that I've taken.

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