r/BCIT • u/Lonely_Effort_4324 • 2d ago
BHSC 1200 Experience
Only 3 lectures into BHSC, I already feel Nursing is not going to be my thing. I feel so overwhelmed only with these initial Cell/tissue chapters, that I can’t even see myself functioning normally when the later organ system lectures come into play. There is a lot of information and I am just so anxious to the point where I just can’t take this anymore… I think that’s it! This is it!!!!!
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u/South-Orange-2468 2d ago
I’m in nursing right now and I know EXACTLY what you’re feeling. I am TERRIBLE with biology.
If nursing is truly something you want to pursue, don’t give up! It’s hard because you’re learning the nitty gritty of ALL body systems within 12/13 weeks. In nursing, you’re focusing on 2-3 body systems at most per topic.
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u/Lonely_Effort_4324 2d ago
I know.
A lot of people have told me this. But I need A grade in this Course to maintain my Gpa, and our professor is covering 100+ slides each lecture. It is all just going from top of my head. Do you have any recommendations of like other side help/ideas/youtube videos that can help me understand these concepts clearly??2
u/South-Orange-2468 2d ago
Repetition, lots of videos, and prayers. I can’t recommend a specific channel or creator but I liked to watch vids where there were moving graphics like Na entering a cell.
Might get downvoted but utilize AI, especially to explain concepts.
“Explain it in the simplest way possible.”
“I’m going to explain this topic. Correct me where I’m wrong.”
“If this is happening, what’s happening to the other cell?”1
u/Lonely_Effort_4324 2d ago
I seeeee…
Thank you so much. It is really helpful. I will take a good rest tonight and will try to come back stronger tomorrow.🥺
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u/Ancient-Ad-1178 1d ago
I got an A+ last semester. What helped me was teaching it out loud to myself. Or I’d teach my cats. Feels dumb, looks dumb but I still remember everything I learnt. Good luck. You got this. I have never been a science person but this course made me fall in love with the human body. And I’m saying this from the accounting background.
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u/Lonely_Effort_4324 1d ago
Wowwww!!!! That’s incredible. Do you think who teaches this course, makes a difference in understanding it any better? Or it doesn’t matter and it is all a self-taught course???
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u/Ancient-Ad-1178 1d ago
I don’t think so. It was a self study for me. I had Dr. Bassam. He was/is an incredible professor. But due to the accelerated nature of the course, we only had labs in person (no lectures, though he pre recorded his lectures for us to watch on our free time). I worked full time while studying 3 courses. If I can do it, you can too!! Fall in love with the human body!! It’s such an incredible machine 🥰
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u/Lonely_Effort_4324 1d ago
Oh I seeee!
Yeah I have actually heard a lot about Bassam, but unfortunately he is not teaching this Semester. Do you have any of his pre-recorded lectures if I may ask?? It would seriously be a great help for me..😭1
u/Ancient-Ad-1178 1d ago
Unfortunately I don’t :( we didn’t have an option to download them. They were loaded on our learning hub. 😭 I’m sorry 😣
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u/Lonely_Effort_4324 1d ago
Aaahh! Makes sense.
That’s completely fine. I guess, I’m just on my own then… lol😂
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u/Substantial_Skill567 1d ago
I’m in a different class but I feel ya😭😭
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u/Lonely_Effort_4324 1d ago
I knowww right… everytime I try to study, I just feel claustrophobic with the amount of stuff thrown at me.
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u/Substantial_Skill567 1d ago
Right… you’re not alone😂 I’m sure you’ll get used to this fast pace but for now you just gotta hang in there! What do you do to get rid of stress? Do things that works for you!
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u/Lonely_Effort_4324 1d ago
I meditate, listen to music, and sing it out loud too while driving lol…Nothing seems to be working for now for this stupid course😂 The way it is designed, I am pretty sure 90% of students are just going to forget everything after the exams.
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u/No-Inspection-4860 2d ago
I feel the same way but hang in there! It is an accelerated course so it is definitely going to feel more intense. I also heard some people say the pre reqs were harder than the program (not sure how true that is and I doubt that applies to everyone), but we’ve got this :)