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Hey everyone,

I just completed my registration today as a freshman in the BSN program. Since, I'm starting in the spring semester, I was informed that it would take me 4 1/2 years to graduate from this point. At my school, nursing specific courses are only offered during spring semesters. However, since I don't have any credits, I cannot take any nursing classes this semester, so I'll have to do my pre-reqs and start next Spring 2010. Basically, this means that I'm going to be done with all of my general classes before graduation. So, I was thinking I would minor in something to occupy my time. Is this a smart idea and if so, are there any minors that would actually be relevant to nursing? I thought I'd get some good advice before I contact the school.

Thanks so much!

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

No reason not to take a minor if you can do so without adding any additional time to your schooling.

Some that come to mind as possibilities include psychology and biology, since you will need a number of credits in these disciplines any way.

If you have any interest in business, a minor in management would be valuable in your future working life, since most nursing programs offer little foundation in this important discipline.

Good luck!

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Specializes in ICU.

Communication...so much of working with others (and managing them) is communicating effectively.

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I have a degree in psychology and it seems like it will be a big help to me! I've already had an edge up on other classmates because Maslow and other were so familiar to me, and used in nursing all the time. I was really surprised when I discovered that. I also agree that communication would be good, or even sociology. Anything that will help you better understand your pts.

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Maybe public health

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I might suggest Spanish (unless you have a great command of professional Spanish already). A good nurse should be able to communicate and educate with all patients/clients -- and being able to speak Spanish is very important now

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I would go for psychology, but other ones that might be good.. public health, health services administration, or nutrition

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