well now i have to take these courses to get admitted to the nursing school they also do a lottery and i must have a GPA of 2.5 or above which is really high.\n\n-human anatonomy\n-human physiology\n-microbiology\n-english 1A freshman composition\n\nMy question is, how hard are those courses? is it really easy to get an A on all of them? thanks a lot 10 points
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if you study hard.  but honestly those classes except for the composition are pretty hard to do especially the anatomy class.  There is a lot of memorizes.  It is not just knowing bones it is knowing all the muscles by name individually.  Just to give you an idea there are six in your chest alone.  Also some school require a lab with dissection for that class.  I had to dissect a cat to learn all the muscles \nYou definitely don't want to take them all in one semester.  you would take one and fill up your schedule with easy fluff classes
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I am currently taking AP Bio (I'm a sophomore in Honors classes). I guess it's ok, BUT it is a real challenge. It is not for the "faint heart". I don't mean to sound stuck-up, but i considered myself ready when i applied. You can't just take the class in order to have a way of impressing colleges, which is what some people did. Oh yeah, there's also some freshmen that plan on taking it next year. I personally DON'T think they can handle it even if they claim to have an A in regular Bio; they are too immature. It's not just about the letter grade, you need to apply yourself to the class. And a heads up if you're planning on taking the class: take it seriously and do all of your work. Make sure you understand the concept before moving on.Do NOT procrastinate,you'll regret it. Hope this helps :)
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go to www.dora.state.co.us/nursing/\nthe website tells you step by step what to do. depending on when you move up there, MAKE SURE YOU KEEP ALL OF YOUR SCHOOL STUFF: transcripts, college syllabus, everything;which in turn save you a lot of headache and stress!
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Biology or Chemistry or a devoted pre-med program as offered by some schools.  Pre-med isn't so much a major as a set of courses recommended by the AMA - it includes general Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, Organic Chemistry, Calculus and higher level electives in chemistry and/or biology, as well as courses in literature and writing.\n\nYou might also consider taking a course in Latin - any number of med students say that it either did help them or that they wish they had taken one.  It's not essential, but given the amount of Latin used in medical terminology, at least being familiar with the language will make studying and your recognition of terms easier.  Some universities offer Latin for Pre-meds or something similar - I think that it's less about grammar and more about vocabulary.
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They are separate classes, but I think you're worrying too much. Medical schools are run by smart people (big surprise) who know there's more to a person than GPA and MCAT score,  though of course it doesn't hurt to have good numbers in both areas. Also, pre-med students as a general rule have the perception that it's much more difficult than it actually is to get into a (if perhaps not your first choice of) medical school. Roughly half of all applicants go on to medical school, and if you look around at your college's pre-med folks, I bet you can tell which half will and which half won't go.
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If your college gives you credit for all of your AP tests, you could easily be considered a sophmore. Most pre-med freshman students have to take Bio, Chem, English, and Math their first year. If you already have these, then you would immediately start into the sophmore classes. You would probably start taking psychology, physics, organic chemistry, and the 2nd year of biology classes during your first year.\nMy school is on a quarter system and most students go Fall, Winter, and Spring quarter. For us, we take about 45 credits a year or 15 credits per quarter. If all your courses  give you full college credit, you would have about 55 credits or so thus placing you at a sophmore level.
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Were you denied admission to the school or admission to the program of your choice? I know a lot of people at my school would get turned down for a vet tech or nursing degree because the spots fill quickly and there are a lot of qualified applicants. I would call the school and ask them whether you can get into another program or be a non-matriculating (taking courses without being fully enrolled in the school) student. If they allow you to do either of those then you can most likely transfer to the program of your choice. If they still say no, take of 2 or three years and work or go into the military and if you have a HS diploma or GED you should be fine getting in then.\n\nGood Luck!
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Hi there, I just wanted to comment on the Stats and Calc thing: I have a few friends who are taking both and they seem to be doing fine.  they all have A's in both.  I am taking 4 AP's this year and one independant study AP class as a senior and i'm not having too hard of a time.  here are my classes just in case you want to know:\n\nAP Environmental Science\nAP English Literature and Composition\nAP Art History\nAP Microeconomics\nAP Human Geography (Independant Study)\n\nI have previously taken:\nAP European History\nAP US History\nAP Psychology\nAP US Government and Politics\n\nI think you should be fine, and feel free to ask if you have any questions on the classes I took.  Adios!
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I will pass on some advice I was given just a few years ago when I went to nursing school and had children in aprox. the same grades:  Chef Boyardee and Franco American are fantastic cooks!!!  Believe me, my kids hate the stuff now but we existed on it for the 2 years I was in the program. You will NEED to set up some time for yourself to study. What I did was set a bedtime 7:30 and all the time up until that was for me and the kids. After they went to bed I cracked my books, sometimes I could crack them while they were up but I never retained what I read. Don't be afraid to ask for help is also very important. Kentucky had some childcare grants---FREE that allowed me to afford childcare for those times when school was cancelled or had a half day. You can get some tips by getting in contact with the nursing dept. at the school you plan on attending and find out if such a program exists in your state. You are also better off getting the basic req.s out of the way first. You won't have time if they throw in some community service or clinicals after class. The hours are never what they tell you they are going to be. I also used multi colored pens to rewrite my notes at the end of the day so that important info stuck out.
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You would need to start by taking a genaral chem and bio classes, then you can move up the the higher level classes.  The required classes are going to be different at every school so it would be a good idea to talk to someone at a school you are thinking about going to.  As far as the math goes you will need to take up to calc.  A lot of math is needed in the chem classes.  Good Luck!
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You can contact a nearby state college or if you do not want bothered by them begging you to sign with them-contact a nearby hospital ask the nursing staff-I found what school I needed and what field I would like to do for know and How to get there by a local Hospital (nursing staff and nursing home)The college seem to just want me to sign with little answers.Also online nursing classes in the search engine and just start reading away.
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From your moniker, I'm guessing that you are premed and getting a little worried about the options.  Assuming you've had the basic coursework, A&P, biology, chemisty, biochemistry, etc, you can get into either one.  Nursing is definitely easier to get into than medical school.  You can be out and earning money in about 2 years, though it you decide to wander on into being a practicioner, a nurse first assistant (to a surgeon), or another specialty, then you are going to earn a bit more (ok, sometimes a huge bit more).  \n\nIf you decide to be a doctor and are lucky enough to get in, then you'll take about 3 years to go through school, then you have residency, and probably a little extra training.  Oh, yes.  and tuition bills out the wazoo.  \n\nDoctors tend to earn more, but have less stress than nurses.  They have a different level of responsibility.   \n\nNurses have to go under the guidance of a doctor.  A nurse practitioner can write a prescription, but the doctor has to review it or sign off on it.  Nurses need to work to orders.  Doctors write the orders.\n\nDoctors are one of two medical positions which are permitted to prescribe drugs without getting authorization.  Nurses are not.\n\nFollow your heart, and your luck.  Some people in nursing absolutely love it.  Others hate it or grow to hate it.  .  Some doctors love what they do, others don't.
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Apply for both if you can get directly into the dental hygienist program. \n\nIf you don't get in, then go ahead and do the dental assistant class. \n\nWhat is most important is that you have your pre-req's and good grades...if your dental hygiene program is not lottery based like the nursing programs are, then you'll benifit from a preceptership or internship at a local dentist. Also any extra classes you can apply to it, such as medical terminology or whatever. \n\nBut yeah if you are eligible now and have all your pre-reqs...it certainly wouldn't hurt to try.
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Hello, I think you are not getting answers because this is the category for "special education".  In the U.S. this term usually refers to school children who have special educational needs.  \n\nSince you are talking about Nursing School you would get better answers if you post this question in the Higher Education or Business/Careers categories.  If you find a nursing school - the advisors there will assist you.
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I am in the same boat. I  did know of a school but can't remeber the name, but you pretty much had to be a LPN to go into nursing, and it also depends on the state you live in due to licencses policy. However, I suggest you take all prerequisites  check you local community college for online, or distance learning courses first then do clinicals when you are able to make the time.Try typing in RN training online see what happens! Good Luck.
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LOL...you really brightened my day.  Thank you!\n\nYes, people do make it through nursing school and live to tell the tale!  I can relate to what you are experiencing though.  It is all so overwhelming but it does get better.  The first year is really the worst (for R.N.s).  It gets piled on and I think it is to weed out those that really are not serious about the profession.  Get through the first two semesters and you will see a difference.\n\nWhat really helped me was to read through all my notes every night.  I found that by the time the tests came around, I had read through them so many times that I had memorized all but the last few days worth!  Made studying for tests so much easier as then I could just concentrate on the notes from the days I was weak on. \n\nFeel free to email me anytime you want to vent, talk or just have a shoulder to lean on.  Good luck in your chosen profession!  You can do it!
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Most people I know who went to medical school majored in biology, chem, psychology, or biomedical enginnering. It's probably easier since what you're studying overlaps with medicine, obviously. However, I'm sure there have been others who majored in English, but ended up applying to medical school. You just have to find room in your schedule to fit those classes.  Most students prepare and take their MCATs during their junior year. Also, I think it's a good idea to volunteer in the hospital and shadow a doctor. It shows how much you want to be a doctor. Also, grades are very important, so study hard, and get excellent letters of recommendation from professors who know you personally.