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Okay, here is my dilemma. I need to be full-time in the FALL. But there is only 3 nursing courses we will be taking which is 9 hours. Any suggestions on what I can take to fill that extra 3 credit hours to be full time? Any advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

These are the courses I will be taking

Intro to Nursing

Pathophysiology

Health Assessment with Clinical

So of course I don't want anything too hard or difficult to interfere with my nursing curriculum, so anything you all could think of, I'd appreciate it. Thanks

-Prettyladie.

Specializes in ICU Neuro.

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.

Specializes in Emergency.

They have French, Spanish, and German. And I don't think I would benefit much from French. I think I will stick with the Spanish.

Specializes in Geriatrics, Dialysis.

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!

I had to get 9 Arts & Humanities credits, so I signed up for Ceramics, Photography and Abnormal Psych summer term. Ceramics was WAY fun, and photography was a breeze - it was a list of subjects to shoot (a thin blue line, a yellow circle, a reflection of yourself, etc). The abnormal psych prof creeped me out, but that's a whole new post. I highly recommend ceramics. Do something fun and artistic that won't require a paper or reading.

Will you start a thread about this creepy Abnormal Psych professor? I am very curious. I may sound ignorant but, what is "Abnormal Psychology" involving. I kind of have a guess, but do tell!!

If your school offers one, I would take a course in Cultural Diversity. I had a course like that and it was a lot of fun. Some of it was on line, some in class time, and some actually doing a community project - I worked a couple of hours a week at the Boys and Girls Club. You learn a lot about the people and cultures in your community and it is helpful information you may be able to use in your practice. Good luck!

Take an elective, such as music.

Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab.

I took welding and scuba one semester to help me unwind from school. I didnt care what I got in either class and they were simply just for fun. And I ultimately got certified for scuba and can now burn some steel together

Specializes in none.

I vote you take a pottery class. It was my favorite class! There's almost no reading, no homework and throwing clay is very theraputic - relaxing. I still have the pieces I made.

My sugeestion would to be take a typing class if you do not type. It is an easy A plus it will give you some skills.

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