Filler classes for a nursing major

[blouinterri]

I am applying to the LPN program and Im registering for Human A&P 161 &163 for the spring semester, those are the last two requirements for my program. My problem is that I need to take 15 hours this semester because my lab class is worth 1 credit hour. So I need a bunch of easy classes to get enough hours, Can anyone suggest any? Thanks guys!

[J.Molina]

Medical terminology maybe?

[mindofmidwifery, ADN]

Psychology, sociology, anthropology, art, photography...

[Breytiful]

Hey,

I was in the same situation as you because I was taking a lab! I would suggest taking medical terminology, health perspectives in aging, life cycle development, nutrition through the life cycle, etc..

Anything that you think would be useful in nursing would be awesome. :)

[verene, MSN]

While it can be tempting and useful to fill your schedual with classes that would aid in your nursing career. If you don't have to, and don't want to take a class that directly ties in to your major it can be freeing to explore other areas of study. Use the time to take a class that is fun or interesting or on a topic you might not otherwise have a chance to explore. Or since you have a lot of credits to fill take one class that is more relevant to nursing (like psychology or medical terminology) and another class on a totally different subject (dance or comparative religion).

[ItsThatJenGirl, CNA]

If you eventually plan on going for RN, I'd take classes that would apply to that.

If not, do fun stuff! Like criminal investigation or sculpture or astronomy!

[TuesdaysChild]

Take something that is relevant to your future career, but not directly tied to it. Everyone will have a bunch of medical-related courses on their transcript, mostly stuff that you will learn in nursing school or on the job. If you want to set yourself apart, take classes in something that will make you an asset. Take something like conflict management (always personality clashes to deal with!), introduction to logic (learn creative problem solving!), or if you live in an area that has a significant population that speaks a different language (most likely Spanish), take classes in that language if you don't know it already. If you do already speak another language that is used in your area, then maybe take some American Sign Language classes.

I love taking classes that just seem interesting and I took it for the sake of expanding horizons, but if you're down to just one semester, make it count! Select something that will add unique value to your resume, meaning not your typical medical-related classes, but also not something that won't be abstractly useful in your career.

[blouinterri]

Thank yall so much!