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I have growing concerns about my upcoming first semester in the program this Jan. I had finally convinced my family we'd all be OK with me in nursing school, right up until registration night, when I realized taking Microbiology along with the nursing curriculum was my only option. I'd planned on taking it over the summer, but now they've decided it's a co-requisite, and must be completed in the first semester. When I told my husband I'd be gone two nights/wk. it flipped him over the rail. Now everyone from friends to my MIL are telling me to take Pharm and Micro in Jan., and wait until fall to start the nursing program. There's no guarantee I'd get in again in the fall if I back out. I don't WANT to back out! But, I want to be successful too! I'm confused, and need some realistic advice about whether or not my load, with Micro will be too much, both in terms of being a successful student, and a family person. We knew there'd be sacrifices...I worked so hard to make the cut off date for my nursing application this fall, and I can't believe I'm considering anything except getting on with the program.
Originally posted by EyesForwardI have growing concerns about my upcoming first semester in the program this Jan. I had finally convinced my family we'd all be OK with me in nursing school, right up until registration night, when I realized taking Microbiology along with the nursing curriculum was my only option. I'd planned on taking it over the summer, but now they've decided it's a co-requisite, and must be completed in the first semester. When I told my husband I'd be gone two nights/wk. it flipped him over the rail. Now everyone from friends to my MIL are telling me to take Pharm and Micro in Jan., and wait until fall to start the nursing program. There's no guarantee I'd get in again in the fall if I back out. I don't WANT to back out! But, I want to be successful too! I'm confused, and need some realistic advice about whether or not my load, with Micro will be too much, both in terms of being a successful student, and a family person. We knew there'd be sacrifices...I worked so hard to make the cut off date for my nursing application this fall, and I can't believe I'm considering anything except getting on with the program.
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Wendy, you can do it! I question myself as well, and wonder how I'll possible make it thru an accelerated program with two small children and working pt. Others have done it, and you will succeed too!!! Weren't you the one in Colombo's online A&P II? Hey, if you made it thru there, you'll make it.
Do NOT take the chance that there will be a seat for you later! My hubby does the same thing with school - I always said, "weren't you listening??" I began sending follow-up emails to him as well as we are so occupied with the kids in the evenings it's hard to discuss. Works wonders :)
KristinWW
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Kitty, I have Johnson for lab, not lecture, in the Spring. My nursing classes begin in Jan too and it was the only lab that fit my schedule. Concept maps, bi-weekly quizzez, and presentation that you mention are for lab, lecture, or both? I have Konopecki for lecture :) Thanks!!