19 Units...Advice Anyone?

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Okay folks,

This semester I'm doing 19 units with the following pre-reqs:

Spanish 1

Analytical and Critical Thinking

Algebra

Developmental Psychology

Public Speaking

and Weight Training (for PE requirement...and endorphins...I think I'm gonna need them!)

Does anybody have any advice or experiences that can help me succeed this semester? Study tips and tricks are welcome.

I'm a very good student (I have a 4.0), but any extra help I can get would be G-R-E-A-T!

Thanks everyone!

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Specializes in Primary Care; Child Advocacy; Child Abuse; ED.

The most I have taken is 17. I recommend a good calendar and staying a little ahead if you can. Make sure you are as organized as you need to be. You are a good student so you know what works for you. I wish you luck!!!!

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Specializes in Neonatal Nurse Practitioner.

It's doable if your used to a full time class load. Try to keep those outside responsibilities to a minimum and stay focused. It doesn't look like your schedule will be difficult, just time consuming.

Beginner Spanish takes lots and lots of memorization and repetition.

Algebra will take rounds of practice.

Critical thinking and developmental psychology will probably have you writing your fingers off.

But if you stay organized, you can do it.

Good luck!

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.

It's definitely do-able. I don't see anything that should be terribly difficult. Just stay on top of your reading/homework and you should do fine. I'm taking 6 classes in the Fall as well, but mine come out to 17 credits:

Physiology

Microbiology

Microbiology Lab

Pharmacology

Human Growth & Development

Intro to Health Professions

We're going to be busy bees for the next 4 months!!! Best of luck to you!!! :D

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For 19 credits, your schedule isn't terrible. Personally, I would keep a study schedule. Also, I am currently reading a book called What Smart Students Know. I recommend it because even though you are a good student, this book teaches you how to maximize your grades within minimum time which you will need with the number of credits you are taking. It's an excellent resource. Good luck

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Specializes in CMSRN.

I agree with everyone that says to keep a schedule. Make sure you have all your due dates written in the same place to make sure you're not missing or forgetting anything. Work in groups to help learning and definitely get your rest in when possible - you're going to need it!

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