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So anxious/stressed.

I've been taking microbiology this semester and I have an average around a B- or so. The last exam didn't go as well as I had hoped and we get the grades back on Monday. There are only a few exams left and I have been stressing out so much. In order to get into the nursing program here you need a science GPA (micro,chem AP1 & AP2 of a 3.0, which is a solid B.

I'm taking a chemistry over the summer which will likely determine whether or not I get into the nursing program. Math has always been a huge weakness for me and chemistry is a math-based science. So, if I spend 2 years and end up not making it into the program here because I don't have a 3.0 we get switched to a health science major. I don't even know what jobs one gets in a health science major and that isn't what I want to do. Worst case scenario is that I will have to try and transfer somewhere, or change my major and give up on nursing. I'm just so stressed/depressed over this. :cry:

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    Just study your little heart out you can do it! But seriously you don't know stress yet until you actually hit the nursing program!

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    Study hard!!Are you taking a crash chem course in the summer?? If its one of the "short classes" they are tough.

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    Make sure you get into a study group and don't be afraid to see a tutor every week (right from the beginning).

    Make sure you find a teacher that other students have praised.

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    Yeah, it's a 5 week course over the summer. I didn't really have any other choice.

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    You should have a back up plan like apply to programs that don't require a 3.0 GPA. Then if you don't make the grade after Chemistry, at least you have something to fall back on. Just make sure you cover all your bases. Use all your options.

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    You can do it, study, study, study. My school is different all you need are c+'s in each science course (of course you want to do better because it's competitive).

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    Yeah it's a 5 week course over the summer. I didn't really have any other choice.[/quote']

    Good luck! Especially if you are not good at math. You can do it just make sure you allow LOTS of time for chem. Im taking an accelerated 8 week right now and math is my strength. It is A LOT of work. Although mine is online. We have 2 labs a week at least one discussion board, 2 quizzes, 2 chapters to read, and 2 homework assignments due every week along with an exam every 2 weeks. The labs and homework are horribly long. Not to mention this isnt my only class. :) However every school is different as far as workload etc as you know. You CAN do it.. I cant even imagine 5 weeks! Good luck :)

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    And if you work really hard...you CAN obtain the grade you want :) we are halfway through and I have an A!

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    Yeah, my backup plan is to transfer at the end of next year if I don't get accepted to the program.

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    Keep powering through! Chemistry is very difficult in the summer (I took it last summer). If you think you are stressed now just wait till summer. All I did was study last summer and go to class but its also nice to get it done with. Always look at other options in your area (like an ADN program). I always turned to All Nurses for motivation from other people in similar situations. Have faith in yourself and God will see you through. Good Luck!

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