When to take the prereqs?

I never took physics or organic chemistry. It wasn't required by my program. Only about 1/2 of the programs out there require these courses so I would look at where you want to apply and see if you need to take them.

Yeah. See what you need first.

I am only applying to one school this first go around. It has no prereqs. My second choice requires Organic or Biochem, stats within 5 years, and a pathophys class.

To be ready for anything, I took Organic as soon as I graduated - i mean I was studying chemistry when everyone else was studying for NCLEX. Took stats that fall and Biochem the following spring.

Hopefully I will get in to my first choice in a few months and all those classes will have just been for my own personal enrichment.

Thank you for your insight . The preferred school and most schools in my area (stl) are required to take organic chem and physics. I think I will do what you did. What do you think about online organic chemistry ? Do you think it would be too difficult. A lab is not required at my preferred school. I wanted to try and fit the class in between nursing , but I'm afraid other parts of school will suffer and I need to end up with a high gpa.

Thank you!

I took Organic online with the lab in person. I took it at the community college and online was the only option in the summer. It was not easy, and you will need to come in with a decent understanding of gen Chem. I had plenty of time because my school screwed up my transcripts and I didn't take my NCLEX and start my job til end of summer.