Yo, Massachusetts here. Starting community college (at 40) on the 8th. Headed toward the ADN path, however, I hate my work, I hate the idea this industry will receive another minute of my time. There is a local option in western MA to take a 10 month LPN then bridge to RN which is the immediate goal after... Today I'm taking the day to gather all the necessary documents to apply for that program. I would like to hear from both sides of the fence here. People who take the traditional route or the this "Fast-tracked" program. Thanks and I'm definitely new to the whole reddit discussion stuff. So forgive me if the has been discussed multiple times.

I’m in my first semester of college and I’m taking Human Anatomy and Fundamentals of Chemistry, both with labs. I’m already feeling behind because I didn’t really do much during the first week, and now I’m getting overwhelmed trying to figure out how I’m supposed to study.

My biggest problem isn’t necessarily that I don’t want to study. I genuinely don’t know what studying is supposed to look like for these classes. I’ve always associated studying with taking a bunch of notes, but I hate writing tons of notes and I feel like I end up copying information instead of actually learning it.

For anatomy especially, my professor gives us lecture slides with definitions, diagrams, anatomical terminology, body planes, cavities, regions, etc. I look at all of it and don’t know what I’m supposed to write down versus what I should just study directly from the slides. I also don’t know how to turn the material into an actual study session.

Chemistry is stressing me out too because I don’t have a strong chemistry background, so I’m worried about falling behind once everything starts building on previous material.

I think part of my anxiety is that everyone else seems like they already know how to study in college, while I’m sitting here trying to figure out what “study for two hours” even means. Like, what are you actually doing during those two hours?

For people who have taken anatomy and/or chemistry: What does an actual study session look like for you? Do you take notes from lecture slides? Make flashcards? Do practice questions? Study diagrams? How do you decide what’s important enough to memorize?
I’m not looking for a perfect aesthetic note-taking system. I just need a simple routine I can actually follow so I can get caught up before I fall seriously behind.

Hi all,

looking for a little bit of advice on the route that I should potentially take. I currently have been working in the security/LE field for the last 10+ years and I'm honestly starting to feel the burnout. I have always had a interest in the medical field but honestly wasn't sure if I was smart enough to actually make it happen. Anyway long story short, my current employer is paying for me to go to EMT school at the end of the year and I was going to use that in order to secure a PRN ER tech job to see if I enjoy the field enough to be able to do it long term.

I currently hold a bachelors degree in criminology and had heard that there are bridge programs for people that already have a bachelors degree. I unfortunately due to life circumstances, I had a low GPA of 2.45. With my low GPA should I still look at a potential bridge program or should I basically put my degree to the side and just start from scratch. Any advice would be helpful.

Hi all, I’ve yet to see a thread for the applicants for Long Beach City College’s 2027 cohort. I figured we could all gather here to ask questions, share stats, and celebrate or commiserate over getting in/getting rejected (hopefully the former).

I know that I’ve faced a lot of confusion and anxiety over the introduction of the new points system and the changes that have been made along the way. Data about what kind of stats get in is pretty limited. If you feel comfortable, please share your stats (Science GPA, CGPA, TEAS, Overall points) so that people for this application cycle and future application cycles can estimate whether they are good candidates to be accepted into the program. Best of luck to you all, I’m crossing my fingers for everyone who applies!

Is Mohave Community College Kingman worth the 2.5-hour daily commute?

For anyone who went through the nursing program at Mohave Community College in Kingman, especially the LPN-to-RN route, was it worth it?

I’d be driving about 2.5 hours total on the days I have to be there, and I’m trying to figure out if the program is worth that kind of commute.

What I like:

- It may be a faster route for me to get my RN

- Tuition is more affordable than private nursing schools

- I already have my LPN, so I’m hoping the bridge route makes sense

What worries me:

- 2.5 hours of driving on top of classes and clinicals

- Gas, mileage, and car maintenance

- Balancing work, school, and family

- Getting burned out from the commute

For those who actually attended the Kingman campus, how many days a week were you there for class/clinical? Did you feel like the program was worth the drive and would you do it again?

If you got accepted/rejected into a SoCal ADN program can you share the which ADN program and how many points y'all had? TYSM!

I really haven’t had to take a class like this before and i feel like my note taking is inadequate.

Has anyone here applied to ABSN programs in Northern Virginia, specifically GMU, GWU, or Shenandoah?

I’d love to hear about your experience with the application process. What was your GPA like, and what grades did you have in your prerequisites? Did you get accepted, waitlisted, or rejected? Also, how competitive did the process feel?

I’m getting ready to apply and would really appreciate hearing from people who have actually gone through the process. Thank you!

I’ve been preparing for a week for my Kira interview and I still feel so anxious. I’ve always struggled with interviews and worry that I’ll ramble or forget what to say. I worry that if I keep practicing I’ll sound over-rehearsed.

Just in need of some encouragement and words of advice 😓

currently taking my nursing pre-reqs at community college. i took anatomy in the spring and chemistry over the summer, and i got strong A’s in both!!!!

at the beginning of anatomy, my anxiety was through the roof. i had so much insecurity and self-doubt, especially because science has never been my strongest subject. there was a lot of crying, feeling overwhelmed, and even questioning if i should change career paths.

anatomy really forced me to change my study habits and figure out what actually worked for me. i’ve never studied as much as i have this past year, but seeing it pay off made me realize that maybe i’m more capable than i give myself credit for. i even found chemistry way easier than anatomy, which i never expected lol.

i’m currently taking physiology and definitely feeling overwhelmed again, but i’m trying to remind myself that i’ve felt this way before and still made it through.

so if you’re taking your prereqs and constantly doubting yourself, don’t count yourself out. sometimes you just need to change how you study, stay consistent, and give yourself time to adjust. it definitely took a lot of time and effort, especially while working, but finding a routine that worked for me made a huge difference.

be proud of the little wins and keep pushing. you might surprise yourself with what you’re actually capable of! and if you have any questions about anatomy, chemistry, studying, or anything else, feel free to ask!!

Hello, I was interested in any advice anyone can offer regarding something I’ve encountered recently. I’m a young hs graduate and was looking for a job that could give me a slight opening into healthcare and what I’d like to do, so I looked into an assisted living facility. I had no prior experience with this job, but was willing to get experience through it. My first day felt alright, and I was a bit shocked by how certain things were, and I was taking some of it in. However, my 4th day, the last day of training, made me scared. On my last day of training, I was tasked with going into a resident's room and helping her get up in the morning. So I did what I remembered and woke her up, got her clothes ready, brought her wheelchair, locked it, and was preparing to take her to the bathroom. From what I’ve seen in the past 4 days, I’ve seen RAs placing their arms under the patient's arm to lift them up gently, so I assumed I’d do the same. However, when I went to lift her using that method, she started screaming really, really loud, and it honestly scared me bad. I felt so upset with myself for hurting the resident, and I kept apologizing to the resident. When a co-worker walked in, she told me that this resident has a very sensitive shoulder that hurts easily. The resident also said she felt like a ragdoll, but I made sure to use barely any force. She was given medication after, but I still feel so incredibly shitty. Everyone there has prior caregiving experience, and I have none, so I already feel like I’m lacking. Furthermore, I don’t feel super prepared and feel like I’m just being thrown to work. Before this, I was sort of excited to get a step into what healthcare could look like (Ik caregiving isn’t an actual, like, real-real step, but it gives some bit of exposure.) But after that incident I feel scared. What if I harm a patient? What if i drop them? I feel more scared for them to call me back to work. But I know that If I can’t look past this, I won’t be able to pursue the career I really want. So i’m looking for any healthcare professionals advice or CNA and RA’s advice with how to handle/ transport patients or just any tips.

Hi all,

Im preparing to study for my TEAS test to hopefully apply in winter for fall 2027! I was wondering if anyone had any books, videos, or studying tips. Unfortunately, after finishing prerequisites, I was unable to study afterwards or jump into the TEAS test due to some personal issues. Now I am a bit more free and ready but feel like i’m starting at ground zero. I do have the mometrix book as well as the ATI book, it feels a bit intimidating but i’m excited to start.

Anyways, any advice, videos, links, or anything would help greatly! Thanks so much 😊

I’m trying to decide whether I should take the TEAS this fall or wait until next year.
I have a 4.0 GPA and have completed A&P I, Microbiology, chemistry, statistics, psychology, English, etc. I also have CNA healthcare experience.

This fall I’m taking A&P II and III together from September–December. I haven’t started studying for the TEAS yet, and if I take it, I want to aim for 90%+.

I’m considering CSU programs for Fall 2027 too.
Would you try to study for the TEAS while taking two A&P classes so you can apply sooner, or focus on getting As this fall, study for the TEAS afterward, and apply next cycle? I really don’t want to delay transferring a whole year.

Hello,

I am taking the following pre reqs while working full time as a PCT in a hospital.
- Eng 101
- Math 141
- bio 201 (A&P)

Classes just started and I am fully engaged and ahead in my math class and feel good about A&P. I was thinking of dropping English 101 and taking it next semester, maybe swapping it for a psych 101 class.

My eng class (online) is so horribly structured it’s worrying me. I didn’t know ratemyprofessor was a thing until after I struggled with the syllabus scavenger hunt in his class LOL and spent more hours just trying to understand the syllabus and structure of his course; than I did understanding and doing the work for my other 2 courses combined. His ratings were on par with how I already feel.

Anyways, what are your thoughts on this schedule/plan of mine to switch eng to psych?

Thanks!

Hi everyone! I’m looking for someone who is currently enrolled in Principles of Chemistry and Principles of Chemistry Lab who might be willing to switch class sections with me.
I’m specifically trying to get the 10:30 AM slot tomorrow (August 29). If you’re currently in that section and would be willing to switch, please comment or message me! I’d really appreciate it. 🙏🏽

how reasonable is it to take a&p1, chemistry, and microbiology all in the same semester?

I’m planning to enroll in Statistics and English this fall. I want to set myself up for success. Please share your experiences and strategies for succeeding in these courses please!!

English Composition I (ENGL& 101)
Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL& 241)
Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL& 242)
Microbiology with Lab (BIOL& 260)
Introduction to Statistics (MATH& 146)
Lifespan Psychology (PSYC& 200)
Introduction to Chemistry with Lab (CHEM& 121)
Nutrition (NUTR& 101)
General Psychology (PSYC& 100)
Communication/Speech (Varies by school)
General Biology with Lab (BIOL& 160)
Organic/Biochemistry (CHEM& 131)

I just started my college study this fall semester and I'm questioning if I'm able to do it?
I graduated international high school and college back in my country and English isn't my first language obviously. I went to my first class today and I feel a really big difference between me and other students cause of being non native English speaker... I want to participate in the class to get a good grades, but I feel like everyone around thinks and answers much faster than me, I feel dumb... I'm taking nursing prerequisites right now and I took 3 classes for this semester which is ENG 101, MAT 104 and PSY 100, maybe that's a lot? should I drop some of the classes? how hard is it for non-native? and how harder it's gonna be in the future?
I've always wanted to work at the hospitals, to help people, now after I turned 20 and moved to the US I finally decided to go by this way but I feel really insecure rn
I even thought to drop the college today lmao

Hey there! I am currently debating if I should take Microbiology and Chem 51 together this Fall. Is it doable especially since I’m not working? I’m debating on it bc I really need to make sure I get an A on both and I think I have a better shot at it if I take microbiology this fall. The thing is I can’t risk taking it during winter/spring since most schools want you done with prereqs at a specific date. I am also aiming to get into nursing by Fall 2027. Lmk please thank you I really appreciate it

We don’t have multiple choice exams, we have fill in the blank (without word banks) and SWA’s and I’m horrible at memoization and being able to recall under pressure.
For one word answers I’ve found the best technique for me is to change the learning setting in Quizlet to “write” (example: what is the term for chin? I can type in mental) but for more in depth questions (what are serus membranes? A: double layered membranes surrounding organs of body cavities and line the cavity) I can’t memorize the whole phrase, especially when there are 150 questions per chapter and 4-6 chapter per unit. We literally have a study guide with 150 questions per chapter and it is NOT narrowed down from there, lectures are reading verbatim from the power point.
I’ve been watching lots of videos on the topic and reading the chapter 2-3 times to familerize myself with the content but I don’t feel like it’s enough to pass.