Should I just take the lab?

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Should I take a lab course with my Organic Chem class this semester if the nursing program that I'm planning on applying to doesn't require it?

I'm asking this because my #1 top school doesn't require it. However, if I don't get into the nursing program (or if it becomes too much of finacial situation for me) I will still have 3 other choices I could apply to as well.

But 2/3 of my other choices needs the lab course + Organic Chem as a pre-req.

So should I just wait to see if I get into my 1st choice and not waste $455 on the lab course? I am extremely cheap when it comes to money, therefore, my philosophy is "If I don't absolutely need it, then I won't buy it".

But in this situation should I make an exception? I don't have that kind of money at my disposal, so is it also possible for me to just wait to take the lab next fall?

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Take the lab class. You'll learn and you'll have it in case you need it. You wouldn't want to wait until next semester/year to take a lab class because you didn't get into school #1 (which did not require lab)and school #2 (which does require it). Never put all your eggs in one basket.

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Thank you I actually just went with lab today.

You can never be too sure. :)

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

455.00 OMG that is a bargain!! In the northeast that class would be about double that price, at least!

Don't put all your eggs in one basket, take the class just in case!!

Annie

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