What classes are good to take with others?

smadar · Aug 8, 2006

I to would like an answer to that question. I have two kids and am gonna have to get a part time job come this coming spring. i wanna be able to get all my pre-req done within two years is this possible without complete over- load?

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Aug 8, 2006

Well, the first thing that comes to mind is to try to avoid (like you'd avoid TB) taking two classes that each have lab components. A four-credit A&P course that also contains a three hour lab each week should never (IMHO) be matched with a chemistry course that also has a lab component. For that matter, I'd avoid putting heavy sciences like chem and A&P together if you can help it. I did it one semester and it was tough; put A&P II with something lighter next time (what, I don't recall).

A "hard" science can match with a "soft" one like psych, IMO. Try not to put a class that's heavy on writing assignments (like English Lit) with a heavy lab load, either.

Ah, the dance of scheduling :)

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · Aug 8, 2006

I to would like an answer to that question. I have two kids and am gonna have to get a part time job come this coming spring. i wanna be able to get all my pre-req done within two years is this possible without complete over- load?

I have two kids, did my pre-reqs in 1.5 years (three regular semesters, one shortened course for a summer semester). I already had an AS degree so didn't need to take English(es), or electives, so that definitely made it lighter. Still, I spread out the sciences when possible. Took chem and algebra one semester. A&P I and psych. A&P II and....you know, I don't remember, I've blocked it out, LOL!

casi, ASN, RN · Aug 9, 2006

It really depends on what subjects you're comfortable with and how well you get them.

I really wouldn't suggest taking two sciences like bio or chem together. I've done it and it's not pleasant. Some people are comfortable with it though.

I would also look at what classes demand and try to take three classes that have a lot of out of class demands. Like A&P, lit, and caluculas. That would set you up for a busy and stressful schedule.

Pixiesmom, BSN, RN · Aug 9, 2006

Yikes! It looks like I'm in for a rough semester with Concepts of Chemistry, A&PI, Math for Meds, and Ethics. I guess it's a good thing that I love a good challenge. My advisor helped me pick my classes and she knows my gpa so I hope that's a good sign. :lol2: I do work part-time hours but if we're slow I can study at work.

MaleRNstudent21, ASN, CNA, RN · Aug 9, 2006

I would just like to say you can't rush nursing pre reqs or nursing school. If you do your setting yourself up for a complete mess up,lol. I feel you guys pain I also am sick of these pre-reqs. I just want to get into the PROGRAM,lol. I have my 3 sciences left in my pre-reqs and the other are nursing courses. So I said I'm going to take my A&P1 in the spring, A&P2 in the summer1(dont need biology but may take it also in summer2) if I do well with A&P1, and micro in the fall. Hope to apply for school afterwards with high NLN exam scores! After that I'll be ready to shot myself in the head,lol.

It turely depends on how much free time you want outside of work and how much time you want to spend with your kids. But 2( 4 credit hours) together is alot of devotion and you may end up having 2 B's instead of 2 A's. Also it depends on your study skills you don't need lots of study time. Go for it......

Best of luck to both of you!

paccookie · Aug 9, 2006

Last fall I took English 1102, Intro to Psych, US History since 1865, and Political Science 1101 and made the dean's list. Last spring I took A&P 1, Women's Health, Intro to Microcomputers, Health, and Math Modeling. Got A's in everything but A&P 1 - got a D in that. This fall I will be taking A&P 1 again, Medical Terminology, First Aid, US History to 1865, Human Growth & Development, and Spanish 1. I may drop Spanish though. I also work full time (32 hr/week) as a unit secretary at a hospital. Thankfully, I work night shift and I usually have at least a couple of hours to study...when we're not giggling about something or another. :lol2: You know your strengths and weaknesses. If math is hard for you, take it with something else that's easy. Don't try to do two lab sciences at once, as others have said. Don't do two reading-intensive classes at once unless English (meaning composition) is your best subject and you read very quickly. I wouldn't do too many classes in one subject area (like math or psych) at once because it would get confusing. Good luck, no matter what you decide!

Christina

piscesgirl · Aug 9, 2006

I took general psychology and sociology at the same time. The advisor said it was a good idea. Boy was she wrong. The classes were too similar and it got really confusing. My advice is to avoid taking classes of the same type together, especially if they go over the same information.

smadar · Aug 9, 2006

okay i'm gonna have to double up on something hard just to fit it in two years. So should i take chemistry and microbiology on one semester or one of them with with my ap classes.

OCstudent · Aug 11, 2006

Wow - it's crazy how different everyone's opinions are! My school actually recommends pre-nursing students to take the Anatomy & Chemistry together as they are in similar in many areas so going over material twice should really help. I'll let you know what happens at the end of the semester. I won't be working so I'll have nothing better to do than study. Oh by the way - has anyone ever taken Micro & Phys together? I have yet to come across someone who has but the counselor is recomminding it - um yeah, might have to go with my gut on that one and take them one at a time LOL!

81ke83 · Aug 11, 2006

First, I would go talk to a counsler. Find out what you need to take. If I had it to over I would have started with Chemistry, then Anatomy Physiology, followed by microbiology. I would of filled in with the english, math, history along the way. The school I go to you can't apply until you finish the sciences and there is a 1-2year waiting list. While I was waiting I would take the rest of the classes to finish my degree. We also had to finish and pass the state test for CNA before starting nursing school. If you are finished and still waiting to get in take Pharmacology, nursing readiness, medical terminology. I happened to luck out and only had to wait 6 months. I went to the counseling office every semester and couble checked what I needed to take.