Seventeen years ago, I entered college with the intent of being a nurse. I completed all of my prerequisites and applied to the program, but ultimately ended up changing my major and getting a BS in Marketing. I took a lot of Biology and Chemistry courses along with the required business classes, including Anatomy and Physiology.
When I got all of my transcripts sent to CCCC to apply for nursing, I found out I’d have to retake a lot of classes. I got credit for English, Sociology, and my Humanities electives, but had to retake 2 psychology courses, a computer course, chemistry, math, and A&P. I didn’t complain about this. I figure it’s a good refresher for me after all these years.
But today, I found out that I need a basic biology class. Which I was told I wouldn’t need. Which throws off all of my plans. Which means I may have to drop out of the one class I registered for this semester and that may put me an entire year behind. Angry would be an understatement. Livid might be more appropriate for how I feel right now.
I’m praying hard that I can get a waiver. That my 4.0 average shows I’m capable of doing this without the high school level course they require as a prerequisite. That my Bachelor of Science Degree will count for something, even if it’s over 5 years old. If not, this may be the nail in the coffin for me and school. I can’t afford to put off graduation for another year and right now, that’s looking like the most likely scenario.
I think I’m going to go cry.
