I agree with you, the prereqs were so much more difficult than the actual nursing classes. Nursing school has been more time-consuming than anything else. If you put in the time it's doable. I work full-time and have been getting through, it's tough no doubt. But the prereqs were tougher by far.
I completely agree! The exams in nursing school are difficult because of the way that things are worded. But when it comes to the actual material, I think chemistry is way harder than any nursing course that I have taken so far!
I’m so glad I’m watching this! I applied for chamberlain and received an email from the director of admissions that I will find out by next week if I get in! I’ve been watching your videos for a long time now and I’m so thankful for you explaining everything and sharing your experience 🫶🏽
Thank you so much for watching my videos and I’m glad if they are able to help you out! Wishing you good luck and sending you good vibes for an acceptance!
@@theluckienurse so 2026 cause I have only 21 credits of pre reqs done and 39 more to complete. I will be starting with NR 103 AND BIOS 251 MARCH AND MAY MATH 114N AND BIOS 252.. I'm taking 1-2 classes at a time so I can pass and graduate
Thanks for this video! I’m currently in the pre-requisite phase of an accelerated RN program and yes, they are so hard! I’ve always felt like chemistry isn’t necessary for nursing, and it must be true because my school doesn’t even require it and it’s a well-known local private nursing school that turns out some well-educated nurses each year. I have worked in a critical care unit at a level 1 trauma hospital for 2 years and every nurse I’ve worked with said Chem is good to know generally, but isn’t something they ever use as a nurse. I think it’s simply to contribute to a well-rounded education for a student, but I think it’s unnecessary to require it. If you’re going to go on to be a CRNA then yeah, chemistry becomes essential.
Thank you for watching! Yeah when I really think about it, I don’t think Chemistry is really necessary for a nursing degree. It doesn’t hurt to know it, but it definitely can be an obstacle or a “weed out” class for many people who make amazing nurses!
Thank you. I'm struggling with the prerequisites. GED, with 2yrs college but no core classes( except Engligh comp/Lit) bc i was a Theology major. Had a 3.8gpa though. Now I'm 42 and have spent 100 days in the hospital bc of aggressive IBD and am interested in a career change into Nursing. All said, thank you for sharing! It's encouraging to know that the prerequisites are challenging for some❤ Congrats!!
The prerequisites were SO hard for me!! Good luck with changing your career. Nursing school is very challenging, but it is a rewarding career with a very flexible schedule that you could probably benefit from since you have IBD. I wish you the best of luck and I hope that you feel better soon ♥️
I am definitely struggling with CHEM120 over NR102. I had the same mindset of am I able to become a nurse if I am struggling with my prereqs. I feel better knowing I'm not the only one who thinks this. I've just been putting in extra work to make sure I'm good to go. Thank you for sharing your thoughts/experiences, cheers!
Absolutely! My best/oldest friend is the biggest introvert I know and she is an amazing nurse! Also, there are so many things that you can do with a nursing degree besides being at the bedside. There are jobs where you can work from home, you can work in a small doctors office, you can work in an office setting in administration… There are countless jobs that you can do as a nurse where you do not have to be interacting with new people every day!
I agree the prerequisites are harder than the nursing classes but the way they do the test questions are a struggle for me bc I haven’t figured out the trick to it. I understand everything I excel answering questions in class. It’s the tests it’s like trying to master how the test writer thinks not mastering the actual nursing or knowing your stuff. I’m type A but I’m getting ‘bullied’ bc of this. I’m not trying to psyche anyone out. I DONT WANT A BORING CLASS. I don’t talk about my personal experiences one on one unless I’m speaking to help someone. My teacher tho is trying to psyche me out. I stop asking questions and engaging bc it seems like my teacher was discouraging it. The way I behave in class is how I learn. Ppl at first thought I was competing and was mean towards me till they got to know me.
You’re right, I feel like nursing questions are intentionally tricky and half the time it’s just because of the wording. You have to have a professor or some type of mentor that helps you find a strategy for answering nursing questions. There are also videos on RU-vid with this purpose.
I really enjoyed your video! Can’t wait to see your update when you graduate this year! I was in an Accelerated 18 month nursing program, but it didn’t work out for me. I didn’t know there were 3 year programs instead of 18 month programs.
@@theluckienurse Maybe. I got into a Sonography Program so I am hoping it will work out better. I am supposed to start the Program this fall. My school also has a 3 year Nursing Program so idk yet.
Hey! No, I took chemistry at a community college right before starting Chamberlain. It was honestly the hardest class that I had to take for nursing so far! Good luck!
That is tough! There is no rounding at Chamberlain, but thankfully a passing grade is 76% at this time (there are always rumors that they will increase the passing score though!)
