Who will be a first year nursing student in the fall? What are the classes?

cheripa · May 20, 2003

I got my letter a few weeks ago! I'm take A & P II, chemistry, and algebra this summer. In the fall I'll start nursing 101 and I have to take yet another psycology class. Talk about a lot of coffee! Plus my Hubby and I are in the procces of moving! My boss thinks I'm crazy! But, I can do it! I believe in myself!

I really need to lay off the coffee!

JenRNof2005 · May 20, 2003

Well I've been doing pre-reque's for 3 semesters, but I begin my nursing classes in August. So far I'm signed up for Intro to nursing and nursing seminar (theory). I still have to take speech (pre-reque) so I may take that this fall too.

KevinN · May 20, 2003

Same here, I have finished all of my support classes including most of the support courses needed for the Bachelors Degree. Only one I have left is speech which I am taking Summer 2. I am anxious to start the actual nursing classes. However, we can't actually register for the nursing classes until mid July during orientation.

Good luck everyone,

Kevin

PennyLane, RN · May 20, 2003

I'm starting an accelerated program this fall. First semester I'm taking 6 classes!!

INTRO TO PROF NURSING PRACTICE w/lab

HEALTH OF DIVERSE POPULATIONS

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

PHARMACOLOGY

CONTEXT HEALTH CARE DELIVERY I

HEALTH ASSESSMENT w/lab

plus a "communications module", whatever that is.

I can't wait!! :)

PlanetCaroline · May 20, 2003

In an acclerated program, so I'm supposed to take 6 classes for the Fall quarter:

Nursing 100

Health Promotion

Principles of Nursing Practice

Health Assessment

Research Basis of Nursing

Alternative Health Interventions

for a total of 23 quarter credits. Seems like a lot, but still that sounds like more fun than the prerequisites I need to take over the summer.

--Caroline

straba · May 21, 2003

I'm starting A BSN program This summer. My classes are:

Intro to nursing

Pharmacology

Health assesment

Nursing fundamentals

Jennerizer, ASN, RN · May 21, 2003

Ahhhh, how I feel for all of you taking classes over summer. They aren't easy, so give yourself a pat on the back!

I start my second semester of nursing in the fall. The piece of advice I wish I had known prior to starting first semester......knowing what skills you will be required to pass in lab. I think that is the area that caused the most anxiety...and wouldn't you know that the times we had lab evaluations....I had to go first three out of four times....lucky me! :)

Looking back on it, it seems like it shouldn't have been a big deal....but that also shows just how much confidence you gain in the nursing program. If you can find out what skills you will be expected to perform........do it. I did not know that my school listed the skills (in detailed steps) on their web site. The skills I learned first semester were giving a head to toe physical assessment, vital signs (start practicing taking blood pressures now, don't wait for school to begin), wet to dry dressing change, injections & inserting catheters. Get familiar with the terminology & the sequence of the steps. Learn the difference between sterile technique & clean technique. Start memorizing locations of the body where you can give IM injections as opposed to subQ injections. Gain the confidence now instead of waiting for class.

Other than that....I suggest picking up a book or finding web sites that discuss test taking techniques for nursing. Either that or start investing in nclex review books to get used to the way questions are worded on the tests.

Best wishes to you all!!!!! If you have any questions or concerns, this board is the best place for support & advice.

MJ-12 · May 21, 2003

WOO HOO i got in. Gotta go visit the school to see what financial aid and what classes i have to go take.

FutureNurse2005 · May 21, 2003

OMG! You guys only take 4-6 classes per semester??? Holy! I have to take 9 per semester!!! :eek:

I want to wish you all the very best!!

PennyLane, RN · May 21, 2003

Is that 9 all at once? And how many credits is that?

I'm taking 6 only because it's an accelerated course. Usually the first sem. BSN students at my school take 5 classes.

Good luck, you're gonna need it!!! :)

FutureNurse2005 · May 21, 2003

yes...lol...9 classes at once! lol some are easier (only 1 or 2 hours a week) but the majority of them are 5 hours a week!

I'm going to be one busy little bee!:)

Gampopa · May 21, 2003

I just learned the nursing program I'm starting in the fall isn't 9 hrs but 16hrs! . I'll be taking Foundations of Nursing, Clinical Inquiry, Pathophys., Health Assesment, Caring in Literature, Human Technology Interface. It's going to be a busy fall! :eek: . Is anyone else planning on working during their program and where will it be(hospital, retail)? I'm hoping to do part time 20hrs./wk administration.