Hello fellow pre nursing students. My counselor gave me the option to either take 2 science class's/semester to be finished within 1 year at my Community College or one science class/semester and get done in 2 years (2016).
Next semester i would have to take Anatomy (5units) and Chem 108 (4units) on top of ASL II (3units) and a coop (1unit).
On top of have a 4 year old and doing my housewife duties. My husband gets home around 3pm so i don't know if i should take on 2 science classes on top of a language class in one semester.
As much as i would love to get out of this school and transfer, since i've been her for 1 1/2 years already! I still need to to know if it's possible to take on these class with a little child and a husband. I don't work I attend school full time. I also don't want to get a bad grades in these class So torn on what class to sign up for. Please give any advice or input.
Also, I've heard from one friend to take anatomy first then chem, but my other friend said take chem then Anatomy. If i decide to only take one science class which do you advise to take first.
I think you need to really evaluate your level of commitment if you take 2 science courses together. It is a lot of work. I've been trying to get all my prereqs done this year to apply for bsn and rn programs for fall 2014. I took 15 units in the spring with biology, chemistry, intermediate algebra and nutrition and pulled a 3.6 GPA, took microbiology over the summer with a B+ and am now taking 18 units with Anatomy, Physiology, public speaking, statistics and the other half of my intermediate algebra course and I'm pulling all As so far with 3 more weeks to go. I go to school full time, have a husband who travels often for work, an almost 4 yr old boy and am 7+ months pregnant due in January. I will not lie I am dying and drowning in schoolwork constantly but I want this badly and I want it over with as quickly as possible so I can go to school and move on in my new career. I've given up almost all frivolities in life this last year to do this and I don't regret it at all. I was always a C student and I think I've shocked everyone, including myself, about how much you can accomplish if you really give 120% to all your schoolwork. You can take it easy and take your time or you can do what I did and push yourself to your absolute limit. If anything I now know I'll be prepared for nursing schools hectic schedule and constant commitment. If I had gone slower I wouldn't feel ad confident going for my rn. Whatever you choose to do its correct because it's what's best for you!
If you just want to know if it has been done before, I have a 4 year old AND a two year old. I work 40 hours a week and I took A/P 1, Microbiology, and Algebra this semester. I expect A's in the sciences and either an A or a B in the math depending on how my final goes. So yes, it is deifnitely possible to take two sciences and have a kid. :)
Anything is possible if you work really hard for it. The question is, do you want school to be your main priority, or you still want to have some relaxed time for your husband and child? Mixing two science classes is doable, but it can make your life a living hell. Science class is actually like two classes because you have lab and lecture part, which means you have different books for lab and lecture, therefore different exams. I wouldn't do it. I prefer focusing on one science class (mixed with a few GE classes) and getting good grades, than going crazy over two science classes at once. And considering how competitive these programs are, I would not risk my grades and gpa. I would rather take one year extra and make sure to have a high gpa. Plus, you will have plenty of time for crazy, erratic studying when the nursing school starts. That is when you will probably have to neglect your family a little, so use this prerequisite period to still enjoy them, while accomplishing something at the same time. I also know many people that took 2 science classes together, but it was hectic. it all depends on what you want your life to be. I would start with chemistry. Brush up on some basic math before starting (conversions, sig figures, scientific notations), and go for it. Good luck!
So torn on what class to sign up for. Please give any advice or input. 
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I think you need to really evaluate your level of commitment if you take 2 science courses together. It is a lot of work. I've been trying to get all my prereqs done this year to apply for bsn and rn programs for fall 2014. I took 15 units in the spring with biology, chemistry, intermediate algebra and nutrition and pulled a 3.6 GPA, took microbiology over the summer with a B+ and am now taking 18 units with Anatomy, Physiology, public speaking, statistics and the other half of my intermediate algebra course and I'm pulling all As so far with 3 more weeks to go. I go to school full time, have a husband who travels often for work, an almost 4 yr old boy and am 7+ months pregnant due in January. I will not lie I am dying and drowning in schoolwork constantly but I want this badly and I want it over with as quickly as possible so I can go to school and move on in my new career. I've given up almost all frivolities in life this last year to do this and I don't regret it at all. I was always a C student and I think I've shocked everyone, including myself, about how much you can accomplish if you really give 120% to all your schoolwork. You can take it easy and take your time or you can do what I did and push yourself to your absolute limit. If anything I now know I'll be prepared for nursing schools hectic schedule and constant commitment. If I had gone slower I wouldn't feel ad confident going for my rn. Whatever you choose to do its correct because it's what's best for you!