what would you recommend?

LMRN10 · Jun 28, 2007

Well, this is just me, but I took two classes together until I didn't have to.

If it were me (so this is only my opinion - your decision is up to you!), I would take a science class with one of the other classes, so for example, take A&P and public speaking in the Fall and then take Micro & psych in the spring.

I work full time, so I love my "free" time. I took summer classes two summers in a row (along with spring and fall), and last year and this year, I was able to take my summers off. I like my summers off (basically since I had my daughter in 2005), so that is why I say take two an two and get next summer off. I am done with all of my classes at this point, so I am hoping to get accepted to the program for the spring and complete my nursing classes. This fall I am taking a class that is not required so I will considered be a "student" at enrollment time.

What is your schedule like? Do you work full-time or have kids? I guess that makes a huge difference as to what you will select or whether or not you take a class in the summer. But me, I like to just get it done in one chunk!

Good luck with your decision!

AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P · Jun 28, 2007

I have a decision to make about my classes this fall. I'm trying to finish my prereqs and I still need public speaking, child psych, a&p 1&2, and microbiology. I could get speaking and psych out of the way this fall so that I won't have to take any other classes at the same time as my sciences but then I won't be able to apply to the program until next fall or I could take speaking and a&p1 this fall, apply this fall, and take child psych and a&p2 in the spring. then i would have to take microbio either in a summer session or at the same time as my nsg classes (if I get in, that is). I need advice. Thanks so much.

A couple of questions: Is it too late to apply for a summer course?

Also does your school offer courses during winter break? or spring break?

My school offered 1 week intensive classes during spring break and winter break for non science courses and offered 5 week science classes.

Just a thought

Swtooth

3rdgenRN2B · Jun 28, 2007

i work full time and have a 4 month old daughter :heartbeat. I'll be going to school at night, and right now I'm hating the thought of being away frm my little girl at night as well as during the day. I was just asking because I've heard some horror stories about how hard a&p is but I'm anxious to apply and get on with life....

I really appreciate the advise.

RNBSNGRADUATE · Jun 28, 2007

Don't let the rumors spook ya:) A & P is definitely conquerable

BEST of luck with it all:)

MochaMel · Jun 29, 2007

would anyone recommend taking an A&P class and Micro at the same time? I have 6 more classes and I want to take 3 in the fall and 3 in the spring, so that I can apply for the RN program next fall. Is this possible??? Or should I take the Microbiology class seperately in the summer before applying?

1. A&P I

2. A&P II

3. College Algebra (might CLEP this)

4. Sociology

5. Microbiology

6. Chemistry

Thanks,

Melaine

*Blessed2BaNRS* · Jun 29, 2007

Hey Melanie,

If you looked at my classes when you visited my site, you might have seen that I took A&P II and Micro and Psych all together. It is tough, I grant you that, but it is doable. I took both the Psych and A&P online, so that helped a lot. I would take A&P I, Micro and Sociology together, then A&P II, Algebra (if you decided to take it instead of testing out) and Chemistry. That is 4 sciences, but I just finished Chemistry this last semester, and of the 4, that one to me was the easiest. Of the 2 A&P's, the 2nd one was the hardest. And Micro was the absolute toughest out of the 4 of them!!!

*Blessed2BaNRS* · Jun 29, 2007

Hi 3rdgenRN,

Like I just posted above, I took A&P II and Micro together along with Psych last fall, and while it is tough, it can be done. I would take Micro with A&P I as of the two A&P's, the second one is the toughest. I would save the other 3 for the next semester. If you have to only take 2 classes at a time, I would leave A&P II to take along with nursing school or during the summer. Micro is so intense that I see people at school all the time totally stressed taking it durinng the summer.

Hope this helps.

3rdgenRN2B · Jun 30, 2007

Hey Blessed...

I would love to take those classes but because I work full time and have a child, my schedule won't allow it. Also, at my school we need a&p2 before we enroll in the program. Thanks for the advice anyway!

LMRN10 · Jul 5, 2007

i work full time and have a 4 month old daughter :heartbeat. I'll be going to school at night, and right now I'm hating the thought of being away frm my little girl at night as well as during the day. I was just asking because I've heard some horror stories about how hard a&p is but I'm anxious to apply and get on with life....
I really appreciate the advise.

Congratulations on your little girl!!! I also had my daughter while in school...she is now 21 months old!!! It is VERY hard to go back after that, but it does get easier and I just have to keep reminding myself WHY I am doing it. My husband is willing to help, so if you have the support there, go for it!! I also remind myself that it is good for my husband and daughter to have that time to bond as when I am home, he doesn't do anything!! :lol2: As far as A&P, I LOVED it!!! It was one of my favorite classes. I think as long as you are given the time that you need to study, you will do fine. I think I did really well in that class because I actually enjoyed it!!! Understood things I NEVER thought I would!!

Best of luck to you with everything!!! I think you will do just fine. Limiting the classes will be good though since you have your baby, but I think if you do 2 a semester, you should be ok...just make it a Science/other combo in my opinion! GOOD LUCK!