RIC-so confused

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Hi there everyone! I am hoping that someone can point me in the right direction!

Here is a little background...I am a transfer student enrolled at RIC planning on applying to the nursing school after getting my pre req's out of the way. I will be transferring in 48 credits with a very low GPA! (I was young and dumb) 10 yrs later I have decided that nursing is where I want to be and what I want to do! I met with a general advisor to evaluate my credits and she breifly told me what classes I need to take before I apply!

Chem 105 and 106

Bio Anatomy

Bio Physiology

I am signed up for Chem 105 this last summer session at RIC...I have not even applied to the school or to nursing program yet. My advisor said that I would need to apply to the college but that it shouldn't be a problem to get in since I have 48 credits! My weakest part in school is math and Chem. I have satisfied my math already though! I took Biology 1402 (animals at Texas Tech University and got a B+) but I am not so strong at Chem! I will be going full speed ahead and plan on taking a minimum of 12-15 credits per semester! At this rate my advisor thought I would be done in 2 1/2 to 3 yrs!

I am considering applying at URI, Uconn and anywhere else! I am bound and determined to get in!

I guess my question is this...do I have a chance at getting in IF I get a decent grade (B) in my 3 classes and when would the earlist be that I would be able to apply to the nursing program! I am so confused and need help! :bow:

Tamara

Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

I never buy my books from the campus bookstore, I buy all of my books from Amazon. The only time I get anything from the bookstore is if a class has a packet or workbook that you can only get from the college (Chem. 105 and 106 have a regular textbook for lecture and workbook packets for the lab portion of the classes.)

!Chris :specs:

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Are any of you working while in the program? If so, are you working full-time or part-time?

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Specializes in Med/Surg.
Are any of you working while in the program? If so, are you working full-time or part-time?

I'm a second semester junior in the program and I don't work, but I know plenty of people who do. I would say the less hours you can work, the better, because RIC's nursing program is pretty intense. Between clinicals, lectures and clinical preps you're already up to about 28 hours/week minimum.... plus papers/projects/studying/reading, etc.

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.
Are any of you working while in the program? If so, are you working full-time or part-time?

Its a personal choice of whether you work or don't work while your in the program. I know many people who work and just as many who don't work. Its up to you really because its what you can handle and what you can't handle. Personally, I have two jobs (I work in an ER and in a grocery store) because I have to. I work about 20 - 24 hours a week along with a full time course load so I don't have a lot of free time. You need to decide for yourself whether you can handle working and school or if you just want to do school. I will say that if you do work you should cap it off at 20 - 24 hours per week if your going to school full time because otherwise it will be just too much to handle.

!Chris :specs:

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I just got into the second bachelor's program. Yay! Could I ask, do all of the second degree students take NURS 220, NURS222, NURS223, and NURS 224 all in the first semester? I met with somebody from the department, and she lead me to believe that you have to be selected to take all four of these courses as a second degree student in the Fall semester. Thanks so much!

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Specializes in Med/Surg.
I just got into the second bachelor's program. Yay! Could I ask, do all of the second degree students take NURS 220, NURS222, NURS223, and NURS 224 all in the first semester? I met with somebody from the department, and she lead me to believe that you have to be selected to take all four of these courses as a second degree student in the Fall semester. Thanks so much!

Congrats! I believe you have to petition to take all 4 classes together, they don't automatically enroll you in all 4.

I would strongly recommend that you only take all 4 together if you either work very little, or don't have a job. The second semester classes (223 and 224) were a lot of work, and I can't imagine taking them with two other classes. Let me know if you have specific questions.

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Many people dislike Kinsey. I personally thought he was funny and helpful when you asked for assistance. Make no mistake though - it is anatomy, and you have to do a lot of work on your own (memorizing body parts, dissecting animals, and studying for exams and practicums). Be ready to put some hard work into your pre-req classes - it's a good practice for the school of nursing, because IT DOES GET HARDER once you're in the RIC nursing program. Hope I could help. Good luck to you :)

By the way... I am horrible at Chemistry, but I worked REALLLLLLLLY hard, and in the end I did get an A. So don't give up, but put effort and time into your education.

Written by, soon-to-be senior NS @ RIC

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