Do I have to take History to be a nurse.

Published

I hate History, for some reason, I can never understand it. When I get a history textbook, it takes me like 6 hours to read a chapter and understand it. Every other subject I get 100% in except history. Its soo harrdddd!!!!!

Is philosophy or any pre-req classes like history, because if it is then im gonna cry.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Check with your high school guidance counselor or an advisor at the community college you plan to attend. Or you can read the degree requirements of the community college online. Most schools require some class(es) in US History and/or Government for graduation, but like everything else, each school has their own requirements. Your advisor(s) and the school websites have all this information available for you.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

I took a History class at a community college that was part lecture and part videos on PBS. If you have a hard time reading the words a class like that might make it more interesting to you. Having the right teacher/professor makes a huge difference too!

Most college degrees require at least one US History or Government class.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

All colleges require everyone to take gen ed stuff like English I and II...and usually 2 semester of history are in there.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ortho, hospice volunteer, psych,.

remember that history explains and puts everything that comes after what your course covers into perspective.

history has always fascinated me. think of historical facts as puzzle pieces that interconnect to give a bigger picture. every individual thing that has happened before, affects everything that has come after.

for example: if you know what was going on in europe and africa before and during wwi, it helps explain quite a bit of what happened in the usa at the same time.

a second quick example: i grew up in pa and studied the civil war in the 9th grade. my husband

studied the war of northern (nawthern) aggression at the same age. same battles. same perspective? heck no!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in critcal care, CRNA.

As much as History will have nothing to do with a career in nursing it will also be required to get into nursing school. I had to take 2 semesters of History. I was also accepted with the premise that I would enroll in a Junior level culture class. I still do not know what History of Ancient Greece has to do with titrating drips in the CCU.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology and Allergy.

I always hated history in high school... but as an adult study of history grew on me, for the reasons sharpiemom explained. So many of our current issues/crises have their roots in the past. For example I'm reading a book now on the great depression which goes a long way to explain the current economic mess, and some ideas that worked and some that didn't. And amazingly some of the political arguments and shenanigans haven't changed much in 80 years.

As a nurse I like reading history of healthcare, makes you realize how far we've come and how far we have yet to go.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Some nursing programs require that you have taken a history class as a prerequisite, while other nursing programs do not have this requirements. In other words, it all depends on the individual requirements of the school of nursing that you are attempting to attend.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Like others have said it will just depend on the program. Most colleges/universities require some sort of history as part of your gen ed requirement. HOWEVER, in my experience it is not always very specific about which history class you have to take, and many colleges/universities offer all kinds of history classes, so you may be able to find something that interest you more, than just plain old world/American history!

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in ortho, hospice volunteer, psych,.
as much as history will have nothing to do with a career in nursing it will also be required to get into nursing school. i still do not know what history of ancient greece has to do with titrating drips in the ccu.

it has everything to do with acquiring a classical well-rounded education, and not merely becoming a technician.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in critcal care, CRNA.
it has everything to do with acquiring a classical well-rounded education, and not merely becoming a technician.

i had 12 years of history before college. and as some people posted history may not be required to enter some programs, i would state that history 1 and 2 did not factor into my current nursing practice. neither did american lit or history of ancient greece. that is the way our system is set up though so we must take these extra classes to fullfill degree requirements and pour extra money into colleges.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Utilization Management.
I had 12 years of history before college. And as some people posted history may not be required to enter some programs, I would state that history 1 and 2 did not factor into my current nursing practice. Neither did American Lit or History of Ancient Greece. That is the way our system is set up though so we must take these extra classes to fullfill degree requirements and pour extra money into colleges.

So to get a nursing degree, colleges should ONLY require courses that teach what is relevant for nursing practice?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion