Retake Chemistry?

[peachshan, BSN, RN]

I took Chemistry when I was in school for my first undergrad. All the schools I am applying to are accepting the Chemistry except one maybe two. Should I retake the chemistry class even though some of the schools accepted it? Should I retake it just because its been so long since I took the classes?

[Devon Rex, ADN, BSN]

All you need is a basic understanding of chemistry for nursing. Go by what the nursing college is asking you for. If you remember what an atom is and that they combine to form molecules, you are pretty much set.

If you took Biology, you should have had a chapter or two on this topic, in addittion to cell membranes, enzymes, proteins, DNA, RNA, and the like. If so... again, I'd say you are just fine without a refresher course as you will not need to balance chemistry equations or analyze chemical reactions.

[LoRNinFL]

I would look at the program that you are trying to get into and also take into consideration what you may want to do in the future. The program that I got accepted into only requires developmental chemistry but I know I eventually want to do the RN -BSN bridge or RN-MSN bridge and both of these requires two semesters of general chemistry (the programs in my state require them). Needless to say I went ahead and took General Chemistry 1 and 2. I think it just depends on what you want to do long term.

[Devon Rex, ADN, BSN]

Good point by lmandrade. I haven't looked into the BSN program, so I might have to take the second part myself... aargh! I hate chemistry!

[peachshan, BSN, RN]

Thank you for your advice! Actually, I was asking would be it wise to retake the chemistry course for admittance into only two nursing schools when the other nursing schools that I am applying to do not require me to retake the course?

[NICUmiiki, DNP, NP]

If you feel like a quick review would be fine for you, you could take the CLEP test. Most colleges will give credit for passing the CLEP.

[caliotter3]

Well, which schools are you most interested in attending? If admitted to a program acceptable to you, there is no need to take extra steps to meet the requirements of another program.

[peachshan, BSN, RN]

Well, which schools are you most interested in attending? If admitted to a program acceptable to you, there is no need to take extra steps to meet the requirements of another program.

This makes sense. I need to limit my choices. Thank you!

[caliotter3]

Now if you are rejected by the other schools and those two outlier schools are now in your line of sight, it becomes a different situation. At that point, you would be wise to take the course to make you eligible to apply to their programs.

[LoRNinFL]

Good point by lmandrade. I haven't looked into the BSN program, so I might have to take the second part myself... aargh! I hate chemistry!

After taking an entire year of chemistry (which I have never liked to begin with) I am so glad I never have to take another chemistry class for the rest of my life! Good luck, it was hard but I made it through! :)