Which prereq's to take first?

Tweety, BSN, RN · Jun 14, 2005

What kind of Math are you taking. Chemistry requires math skills such as simple Algerbra, so you might switch the chemistry with something in your next semester like intro to health care or Psy. The math and chemistry might be a bit much to take at once.

Then of course you run to the joy of taking Chem and A&P at the same time, and a little chem background might be helpful in A&P.

I would make sure your comfortable with your math skills prior to taking chemistry.

Good luck to you. Anything is possible, any combination is possible when you're motivated.

fmrnicumom · Jun 14, 2005

Math is important in Chemistry. Chemistry was a tougher subject for me (except lab) and I have a pretty substantial background in math courses. That's not meant to scare you! Different people excell at different classes. That, and I took that Chem class at a time when I didn't apply myself as I could and should have. I'm taking A&P right now and some Chem background does help. I'm sure your meeting with the advisor will help clear things up! :)

Good luck!

Tiffany

RoxanRN · Jun 14, 2005

Does your school admit in the Spring? You might consider this if it's a option. This would give you additional time to complete those pre-reqs at a little slower pace - especially the Fall semester (I'm guessing you are taking 16 hours which includes a difficult combination - Bio, Chem and Math). It probably would be a good idea - especially if you are having to take the 'development' classes for math (I'm guessing that would take 2 separate classes).

Do you have a list of the classes you will need to have to fulfill your degree requirements? I'm guessing you will need (give or take):

Social/Behavioral Science (3-6 hours)

Humanities/Fine Arts (~ 3 hours)

Another Psych class (probably something like Developmental Psych)

Phys Ed (probably 1-3 hours)

Nutrition may be recommended by your school

Personally, I recommend (to everyone I talk to) you take all your support classes (or as many as possible) before starting nursing school. This will give you the ability to focus solely on your nursing instead of having to divide your time.

Just something for you to chew on...................

Good Luck

Roxan

Princess74 · Jun 14, 2005

I'm not sure which math class I will have to take. It will be the lowest one I'm sure because math is not my strong point. When I was in high school(13 years ago) it was not required to take anything higher then general math and I didn't think I would ever need anything more advanced. (how dumb I was for thinking that!!)

Very good point about the Chem, I better take it in the spring after I get my math skills up to where they need to be.

I think I will check to see if I can take the developmental math this summer. I know there are some classes starting in July that will be ending right before fall classes start. That way I could take a higher math class this fall and hopefully that would put me where I need to be by spring.

I guess the worst thing that can happen is I'll have to wait one year longer to get into the RN program so that I can take more general classes. I hope I wont have to do that, but if I do then I do. I don't want to be struggling in my nursing classes.

Thanks so much for the Advice.:)

Tweety, BSN, RN · Jun 14, 2005

Princess74, that sounds like a better plan. You need basic Algerbra skills prior to Chemistry and if you haven't had that yet, don't stress yourself out by taking chemistry without a better math foundation.

Just a humble opinion.

Good luck to you.

reese_cup · Jun 15, 2005

My counselor advise to take Intro to Math this summer. I will taking Chem(Intro) Biology 1 in the Fall with English, and Reading(development classes) didn't do really well on the placement test.

Good luck