Should I take Microbiology and Nursing 101 during the same semester? Or do Microbiology in the summer by itself?

[Dk256u]

Hey Guys

I've applied to my school's nursing program (will know if I'm accepted in a few days). I've already completed all my pre reqs with the exception of microbiology. As according to the school's nursing/prerequisites schedule, it is optional to have Nursing 101 , Micro and Psychology done within the first semester. I've already done the psychology, so therefore its just the Microbiology and Nursing 101 I'll have to focus on.

The question is : How hard is it to have both Micro amd Nursing 101 done during the same semester? Did you find it easier doing the Microbiology alone during summer? Also what grades did you get?

P.S : The academic advisors at my school all recommend that I take the microbiology over the summer, so that I can focus on just the nursing courses. But I'm seriously wanting to take a vacation for atleast a month before nursing school kicks in, (long overdue) plus I'm getting to find out I'll have to pay out of pocket if i take the Micro over the summer , versus doing it with the Nursing 101 in the fall, where my financial aid would cover my entire tuition. Please help !

[araew2129, ADN]

I would definitely do micro over the summer to be able to concentrate on the nursing course when it starts. Even paying out of pocket, if you take it at a community college, wouldn't be cost prohibitive. I HIGHLY recommend taking the advisor's advice. You may still get some time off, depending on the length of the summer course.

[Dk256u]

I am taking the course at a community college. Based on what I've heard after visiting my schools financial aid office, I'd need to pay 1000 out of pocket , thats with the 2 books needed for class included. I don't have that type of money. I really would love to take it in the summer but I'm thinking what if I pay all that money out of pocket and still not pass the microbiology seeing its just a 4 -5 week program? Thatd be devastating for me. I'm usually taking 5 courses every semester so i was thinking I could possibly do well in the Fall classes just doing 2 instead. Its like that option is the better one for me. Risky, but better. When especially taking into account my financial situations.

[madeline_, BSN, RN]

I took micro over the summer at a community college and I definitely recommend this. Since it was a summer session, it only lasted 6-7 weeks and I was still able to enjoy the rest of my vacation. However, if the out of pocket cost would be an issue for you, taking micro and nursing 101 at the same time is still doable!