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I have been wait-listed for the Spring 2007 semester, but instead will enter the Summer of 2007. Not that big of a deal, and in fact, I was expecting this. However, I need to maintain half-time enrollment (6 credits). The problem is I have taken every class you can think of! This is my 4th year of school (I changed my major 2 times), thus I have a wide array of classes under my belt (110 credits already). I signed up for 2 online blow off classes, even though I know I will get nothing out of them.

If you had to take one or two classes outside of the pre-nursing, nursing, and science curriculum, what would you take? On top of that, I don't want to necessarily stress myself out this semester with 2 hard "fun classes", but rather classes that are enjoyable, but yet semi-easy to do well in.

Any thoughts? :bugeyes:

I am not disagreeing, but until it becomes mandatory, and I dont think it ever will, some of them are NOT going to learn English, and we WILL still have to care for them. I would rather be able to do that in a competent way instead of worrying about what to do.

I've actually already taken 2 semesters of Spanish. I am by no means proficient or fluent in the language; however, I am able to get by. I could probably take a higher level Spanish course, but I know I will have to study my butt off (I would probably end up putting in more study hours for that course than a science course), and I would prefer to take a lighter load before starting the nursing program in the summer. After I graduate I do plan to go on a month excursion to Mexico and enroll in an immersion program.

I agree with the poster that until Spanish becomes a second official language (which it probably never will), then immigrants should really learn the English languge. However, I also know that learning the Spanish language will make me more marketable as a nurse.

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I am not disagreeing, but until it becomes mandatory, and I dont think it ever will, some of them are NOT going to learn English, and we WILL still have to care for them. I would rather be able to do that in a competent way instead of worrying about what to do. :rolleyes:

BUT if I don't get a job as a nurse just because I don't speak Spanish watch for me on the NEWS....I will visit Austin and appear on the steps of the State Capitol with a HUGE sign :D

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No, that isnt going to stop you from getting a job. You will always be able to find a job, but think about how much more valuable you would be if you spoke and understood what they were telling you. Not just any nurse can do that. I dare them not to give you a job. :chair: I dont want to be there to see that.

You will get a job as a nurse.

BUT if I don't get a job as a nurse just because I don't speak Spanish watch for me on the NEWS....I will visit Austin and appear on the steps of the State Capitol with a HUGE sign :D
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No, that isnt going to stop you from getting a job. You will always be able to find a job, but think about how much more valuable you would be if you spoke and understood what they were telling you. Not just any nurse can do that. I dare them not to give you a job. :chair: I dont want to be there to see that.

You will get a job as a nurse.

We will encounter people from all over the world, at least down here in SA....to expect to know each and every language is unreasonable...my dictionary will be sufficient enough, I make it a point to carry it with me and have it in my locker :)

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We will encounter people from all over the world, at least down here in SA, it's not just Spanish speaking people....to expect to know each and every language is unreasonable...my dictionary will be sufficient enough, I make it a point to carry it with me and have it in my locker :)
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We will encounter people from all over the world, at least down here in SA, it's not just Spanish speaking people....to expect to know each and every language is unreasonable...my dictionary will be sufficient enough, I make it a point to carry it with me and have it in my locker :) I would allow the interpreters to do their job.
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I am tired of people speaking Spanish....learn English! This is the US and if you don't speak English you won't be able to function in the corporate and academic world...., proof is in the pudding with my foreign doc in my class who doesn't make the grade because he can't read the questions on the test correctly...how will he ever pass the State Board Exam? why should I accomodate non-English speakers by spending my money and learn their language so that they can stay unmotivated? I am an immigrant from a foreigh country and I had to learn English, I have to do everything in English...you won't see signs, tests or applications printed in my native language anywhere. The hospital needs to provide an interpreter for someone who doesn't speak English.

Sorry but I am just tired of this ....I live in San Antonio TX and I am exposed to this problem all day long. If they come here to the US they need to learn English, period!

You sound very bitter and I would not like to see how you are going to treat your patients. Did you seriously move to Texas and not think that spanish is something you were going to have to deal with? I mean come on, you're right by mexico for petes sake. :wakeneo:

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BUT if I don't get a job as a nurse just because I don't speak Spanish watch for me on the NEWS....I will visit Austin and appear on the steps of the State Capitol with a HUGE sign :D

at one of the schools I am looking at Calstate Spanish is now a pre requisite to the nursing program.

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BUT if I don't get a job as a nurse just because I don't speak Spanish watch for me on the NEWS....I will visit Austin and appear on the steps of the State Capitol with a HUGE sign :D

I've been rejected by the Seton "machine" in Austin (for a clinic job) because I am not spanish speaking

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I've been rejected by the Seton "machine" in Austin (for a clinic job) because I am not spanish speaking

That is just soooooo WRONG!

I am sorry and wish you the best of luck in the future:)

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You sound very bitter and I would not like to see how you are going to treat your patients. Did you seriously move to Texas and not think that spanish is something you were going to have to deal with? I mean come on, you're right by mexico for petes sake. :wakeneo:

Have a nice day :)

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Specializes in LTC.

I am considering taking EMT classes while I wait for nursing. For EMT-Basic it is 2 classes taken consecutively during the same quarter for 9 quarter hours. I also took medical terminology and a history class that I didn't need but wanted to take. A class in current politics might be interesting or advanced keyboarding skills might be an easy brush up class. You might also want a fitness or financial planning or study skills class.

Hope you find what you are looking for.

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