I need your help Allnurses.

I second the tai chi/meditation/holistic health option, if that's available at your school. It's basically a great way to relax and in turn help you stay motivated throughout the stress of nursing school.

You said you've taken two years of Spanish. Assuming you're not a native speaker nor yet fluent in the language, maybe consider another Spanish course? It's a really good feeling when it starts to click and you don't have to think so much about the translation when speaking or writing.......

I'd say just do something that you like. something fun. I don't know how your school works, but I'd probably choose a Credit/No Credit option if you can so that you don't have to worry about your grade and can focus primarily on the nursing classes.

I am not sure how your program works, here in south florida is pretty much they tell YOU what to take. However, if you have an option and you want to take to a BS in nursing (which I definitely recomment and will do so myself, I am in the part time program for an AA in nursing), there are certain courses you will need to meet before getting there, such as Nutrition, Introduction to Psychology, Personal Effectiveness, Statistics, etc... you will need these and since I am not into wasting time, I would take one of these, then again, I am 45 no time to waste....LOL Out of all of these I think the Personal Effectiveness was the easiest, it really was a no brainer.
Good Luck. This site is great.
Regards

What about taking a Speech class? Since you like reading and writing; you could implement them both in this class and give a presentation about what you've learned. Believe me, as a nurse, this should be a required coarse. I can guarantee you will be using Speech while in school, with your peers and with co-workers. It's a great confident booster and challenge to get up in front of people and present facts as well as your viewpoint on the subject. It will take you a long way in your career. If I'm not mistaken, a Speech class is 3 credit hours in most colleges.

Hi Prettyladie,
My son is in college and has gotten approval to take many courses from his Department Head and his instructor. Usually he sends a text message and then he meets with the instructor - done. Approval given.

Ack I forgot this in last post - try American Sign Language. You will be supprised how many times you will use it. Spanish is good but fewer people know sign language. i learned the basics while I was nursing and used it many times. We always had people that spoke spanish but no one that could sign.

Absolutely! I recommend Underwater basket weaving 101. But take the class all the idiots are in, LOL! Seriously, I was in the same boat as you a few semesters. That being said, please ignore what all the pre-professional students say when they speak about how easy your nursing classes must be. In case you do not already know this, NURSING SCHOOL IS TOUGH!!! It will be one of the toughest things you have ever done. Do not make the mistake of trivalizing it or over-estimating your own ability. It will be unlike anything you have ever done.

The first time I took a 'financial aid' class, I selected one that would be a 'benefit to my nursing education.' The second time, I took a class that 'I had always wanted to learn more about.' The third time the class was 'just barely able to call itself a class.' Be kind to yourself, you'll thank me in the end.

Finally, remember you do not have to prove yourself to anyone else but yourself and the passing guidelines of your particular program. As a double major in Nursing and Biology (with a pre-med conc), from a large, research-intensive public university...NURSING SCHOOL IS NO JOKE! If you removed nursing classes from my 3.82 GPA, it would be a 4.0. Physics, chemistry (including general, organic, bio-chem and analytical chemistry), and 11 different biology classes with published research in nutrition; are not preparation for the critical thinking skills that are required to excel in nursing school and as a nurse.

Take it easy on yourself.

[Please excuse type-o's, I was in a rush to take the kids to the pool]

Do they have Introductory French Language? If you've had 2 years of Spanish already, into French would be a cakewalk for you (assuming you liked and did well in Spanish). The two languages are very similar, especially in structure.

Unless you are pretty good with office software already I would suggest an Office course. Pretty easy class and it will save you a lot of time later if you know all the shortcuts and tricks when you are typing up papers and care plans. Another suggestion mentioned earlier is a written and/or verbal communication course. Most nursing schools seem to require those at some point so get one or the other out of the way while you can. Best of luck to you this fall!