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Taking classes

Hi!

I am a Pre-Nursing student and am planning to take courses this summer 2018 session.

I know that I am definitely taking Microbiology, but I was pondering the decision of taking Physiology as well.

In order to be eligible for multiple nursing school applications for Fall 2019, this would be essential so Fall 2018 I take Anatomy, and all of my pre-reqs are done.

The other option is to take Microbio over the summer, Physio Fall 2018, and Anatomy Spring 2019, but this would push my applications further.

I don't have many friends that have taken these courses, but do you all believe that A's in both courses is attainable, especially in the summer's fast-paced timeline?

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Moved to Pre-Nursing forum.

I hope you get many helpful responses, and good luck with your prerequisites!

Without knowing your personal circumstances, I'd say that your original plan is obtainable. However, getting into nursing school isn't a race and do what you have to do to learn as much as you can before getting into nursing school. For instance, this summer I'm taking a 4 week A&P 1 class and a 6 week A&P 2 class back to back, just to make sure I can get into the nursing program on time. Whatever you have to do to reach your goals.

I'm a stick in the mud, because I just don't think the important science classes should be smooshed into the summer. I had to put my application on hold for a semester - it sucked, but it's what I had to do to make sure that I had the solid foundation I needed. I'm finishing up my first semester of nursing school now :)

This is all my opinion of course. You're free to do as a choose.

I personally think it is attainable, especially if you already have good study habits and time management skills and don't have to work full time.

While I took my A&P2 and Micro in a fall semester together (and got A's), I did take my first A&P in the summer, all while working full time. I didn't have an issue getting an A and learning the material.

This is completely dependent on the type of student you are. Personally, I don't like the idea of squishing sciences into summers and definitely not when doing two sciences at once. Micro and A&P's are bit more challenging than the average science class. I wouldn't risk rushing it because I know that while I'd likely pass, will I be able to swing an A and be competitive as an applicant? If you know you're the type of student who has the aptitude to make that happen I say go for it, otherwise I'd take it slow and steady. Good luck either way.

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