[michele08540]

I have completed mostly all of my prerequisites (Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, Microbiology, Chemistry) What should I learn now-
I start Clinicals Fall 2005.

[danu3]

Originally Posted by michele08540

I have completed mostly all of my prerequisites (Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, Microbiology, Chemistry) What should I learn now-
I start Clinicals Fall 2005.

How about statistics? Or Human Development (from birth to death) in psych?

Or anything that deals with intercultural stuff like intercultural communications, or cross-cultural anthropology... etc.

Or classes in group communications.

Learn a second language or a third language where it might be helpful in the nursing area you are considering (From Spanish to Chinese to Farsi to American Sign Language)

Take some good PE classes to get in shape, if you are in shape, take some to keep in shape.

-Dan

[elnski]

hmmMmmm.. whatabout basic legal issues? and researching for real good effective nursing unions? u know...

[VivaLasViejas]

If you're not currently a CNA, you might want to consider taking the classes and becoming certified as a nurse's aide, then get a part-time job in a hospital to get some good experience. It really puts you ahead of the learning curve, plus you learn how to organize and manage your time, which is a HUGE help when you finally get out on the floor as an RN.

[NurseFirst]

Originally Posted by mjlrn97

If you're not currently a CNA, you might want to consider taking the classes and becoming certified as a nurse's aide, then get a part-time job in a hospital to get some good experience. It really puts you ahead of the learning curve, plus you learn how to organize and manage your time, which is a HUGE help when you finally get out on the floor as an RN.

Also helps to give you another perspective on healthcare...

[General E. Speaking, RN]

Originally Posted by michele08540

I have completed mostly all of my prerequisites (Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2, Microbiology, Chemistry) What should I learn now-
I start Clinicals Fall 2005.

how about practicing enlarging your bladder (to the size of a RV gas tank)
or practice eating your lunch standing up in 5 min. flat
or this year celebrate Xmas on December 23rd??

sorry, couldn't resist, everyone else's response was toooo serious!!

[Tweety]

Nothing. Relax enjoy the time until clinicals.

[Trauma-tizedRN]

And always remember this rule...if it's wet, sticky, smelly, warm and not yours, DON'T TOUCH IT!!

[MikeLPN]

Learn to smile and say "No problem" when everything is going wrong and all at once.

[emilyerin]

What about a medical terminology class? I took one years ago and it has been immensely helpful to me in nursing school.