Do I have to take History to be a nurse.

[Darkpk55]

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.

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

4 yrs history required to graduate HS, none in LPN program but BSN required history and music or art elective...took the music history course---only A received in freshman yr

[nursel56]

Ahhh...I never said science classes should be the only required classes for nurses, I just stated that History classes taken have not had an impact on my nursing career. I believe that English Comp, Computer Science, Speech and similar classes are very important and have been an asset to my education. I absolutely needed a BSN to get where I am today and where I am going tomorrow because of MSN requirements of current education.

Now for the poorly written posts I blame texting. People have become lazy about writing and have forgotten how to communicate with each other unless they are typing on a cell phone.

I know -- I apologize for inaccurately shorthanding your views. I was in a hurry when I wrote it and should have waited instead and given a more thoughtful response.

There's a current hot thread about the "text-speak" issue. Survey says --- ~90% of respondents agree it is a scourge upon the land. Thankfully, my 20 yr. old daughter displays the unmistakable sign of good parenting -- she hates it, too!

We do abbreviate for text messages - but studiously avoid the "u" "ur" etc.