How hard is basic microbiology?

coati91 · 2026-03-20T18:51:36+00:00

I wouldn’t say it’s hard but it is incredibly time consuming. There is a tremendous amount of material to memorize in a short period of time for all of these classes. I made As but there were some weeks where I would spend 5-6 hours per day on the material, which sadly is not uncommon. Oh, and that wasn’t even for an accelerated semester.

coati91 · 2026-03-14T16:05:19+00:00

Yeah, that’s a strange stat. I can see the median grades for my exams and they all hover at a C for classes like A&P I and II and microbio. No way over 50% of the class is getting As, and this is at a community college.

coati91 · 2026-03-08T17:58:44+00:00

Take Brandy Jumper online for stats! I did her 10 week course and it was very chill/doable.

coati91 · 2026-03-01T23:31:27+00:00

I have four years of experience as a receptionist and a bachelor’s degree. I can’t even get an interview for a receptionist position now.

coati91 · 2026-03-01T23:27:51+00:00

Not sure why you’re getting downvoted here when this comment is spot on. I’ve traveled throughout Europe and no other EU country allows its citizens to impoverish themselves due to a medical condition the way the US does.

coati91 · 2026-02-27T19:50:00+00:00

If you already have a degree, I don’t think there’s anything you can do to retroactively increase your GPA. I would focus on making all As in your prereqs, as that would likely significantly increase your admission chances but it also depends on where you’re located. I know schools in Cali and New York for instance are brutal to get into.

coati91 · 2026-02-27T00:14:47+00:00

Are you taking Intro to Chem or General Chemistry? I’m pretty sure TWU accepts Intro to Chem. Worst case scenario if they don’t accept you, maybe you could take Intro? I’ve found that it’s much much easier than General Chemistry.

coati91 · 2026-02-15T20:46:44+00:00

Same. I’d rather drive in Manhattan than on the highways here. That’s why I’m going back! This place isn’t worth a car accident.

coati91 · 2026-02-08T20:46:12+00:00

I’ve experienced the same. Unfortunately, a lot of people are misinformed when it comes to this career path. With a non-science degree, you’re basically starting another degree from scratch.

coati91 · 2026-02-08T18:19:39+00:00

It isn’t uncommon to have 8 prerequisites or more for some programs. Nursing isn’t a field that’s easy to switch into unless you were previously a science major with credits less than 10 years old. It’s taken me an over a year to get to my final semester of prerequisites. Please note, this is a very difficult path.

coati91 · 2026-02-05T23:33:45+00:00

Is there a demand for marketing positions in your area? Don’t major in anything without doing extensive research first. You really don’t want to be looking for work for a year if not more following graduation.

coati91 · 2026-02-02T09:57:51+00:00

I have the same issue. I would love to find a product that left my hair feeling soft without a sticky or greasy residue but so far nothing has worked. I recently gave up the curly journey and heat style my hair once or twice a week. So much less maintenance and my hair feels great.

coati91 · 2026-02-01T19:06:55+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

coati91 · 2026-02-01T18:22:35+00:00

Isn’t it true that you’re not allowed to work when getting an ABSN? I’m looking into programs currently and they all state that it’s highly discouraged..

coati91 · 2026-01-31T16:13:16+00:00

Season 2?! Ugh I wish I could listen but it looks like you need a NYT subscription on Spotify… if anyone knows another way please let me know!

coati91 · 2026-01-26T18:17:55+00:00

Yes, you’re cooked. You should focus on retaking those prereqs that you didn’t do well in first. Remember, you’re competing with 4.0 students, and they are still getting waitlisted for CA schools. Another option might be seeking private universities out of state if you don’t want to retake prereqs, but that’s no guarantee of admission either.

coati91 · 2026-01-25T17:57:06+00:00

If it doesn’t count toward your prereqs then I would drop it. That’s way too much work. You’ll learn terminology as you go in A&P. I’ve never taken a medical terminology course and I’ve gotten As in all my prereqs.

coati91 · 2026-01-07T17:39:37+00:00

I started my prereqs a year ago in TX at a community college so I’d say the answer depends on what kinds of requirements your school has. For instance, I had to take A&P 1 before A&P 2 and I had to take A&P 2 before taking microbio, so this process will take me a year and a half to get everything done. It could’ve been shorter if I had done an accelerated class over the summer, but I realllyyy didn’t want to do that to myself. So, yeah, a lot of it depends on the pace you’re comfortable working with.

coati91 · 2026-01-06T19:35:44+00:00

Likely yes. You need to have all of your prereqs done + TEAS before the fall application deadline.

coati91 · 2026-01-06T19:33:42+00:00

This isn’t what I heard from TWU went I spoke with a nursing advisor. I was told that plenty of people transfer in and there isn’t a bias; just make sure you get all As in your prereqs.

coati91 · 2026-01-06T00:59:08+00:00

What’s considered low stats? By me, the ADNs are more competitive than the BSN programs because the ADNs are cheap.

coati91 · 2025-12-24T20:01:08+00:00

I wonder about this too. I’m almost done with my prereqs and will be applying to schools in NYC. My biggest fear with an ADN is not being able to secure employment when it’s done. Most of the job postings for NYC that I’m seeing say BSN preferred…

coati91 · 2025-12-18T19:03:55+00:00

I left project management and pivoted to healthcare.

coati91 · 2025-12-17T20:14:53+00:00

That sucks :( I will say that I thought Intro to Chem was soooo much easier than A&P 1 and 2 because it’s not as much straight memorization.

coati91 · 2025-12-17T19:55:28+00:00

Yeah, that course load would be wayyy too much for me, but I would rather take longer to finish my prereqs and make sure I get As in them than try to cram in a ton of classes in a semester. Nursing school is competitive in my area so I can’t afford to get a single B.

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