Foreign Languages

rnnurse2be · Jul 15, 2003

I have thought and thought about this. I was seriously considering Spanish (1 and 2) and sign language. I thought those two would be of great benifit to nursing where I live.

Still havent decided if I am to do it or not...

iliel · Jul 15, 2003

Spanish Spanish and more Spanish. I grew up in So Cal and I can't tell you enough how important it is. You don't have to be anywhere near fluent, but just knowing some helps! Esp. Spanish in relation to medical term.

Cynthiann · Jul 15, 2003

I definitely plan on learning spanish especially since it's a strong possibility of me moving to Texas. I eventually want to learn other languages but spanish would be the most important/useful.

zacarias, ASN, RN · Jul 16, 2003

Hey there,

Having become fluent in Spanish before nursing school, I realize now how valuable that is. I'm moving to the south probably next year and Spanish will be useful there even more than it is here.

I'm not satisfied though. I plan to learn Chinese and ASL before too long because I love languages, other cultures, and want to benefit the most amount of people I can.

camkib · Jul 16, 2003

I've registered for Spanish III for Fall semester. I want to become fluent. I think I'm pretty good, but not where I want to be yet. Knowing another language is always an asset in any career and I encourage everyone to learn as much as they can! :)

marilynmom, LPN, NP · Jul 16, 2003

I dont have to take any foreign language, but I do plan to take some Spanish eventually.- I think it can only help.

I can also sign pretty ok since a lot of my family is deaf so that is cool.

Excellent question.

Marilyn

Gampopa · Jul 16, 2003

I'd really, really, like to take spanish. In Colorado there's a big population of spanish speaking folk and having that language would be really beneficial.

eltrip · Jul 16, 2003

Spanish & ASL will be invaluable to you. If you learn how to lip-read as well, it can only help.

NICU_Nurse, BSN, RN · Jul 16, 2003

I want to urge each and everyone of you out there to learn ASL, even if all you ever learn is the alphabet!!! This is INVALUABLE to a deaf or hearing impaired person who cannot communicate through writing, and I have encountered more than one of these types of patients before. Often, the translator is not available around the clock (and instead only at certain times of the day when you have to try to cram in all of the questions and teaching into one session) and these patients are left with no means of communication. I am the only person on my unit who knows ASL (and I'm no expert, but I purposely learned important phrases and words) and I have used this at least three times in the last year when no one else was available.

The hubster and I are working on the Espanol, but me no speaky very good.

fnimat1 · Jul 16, 2003

I have been seriously thinking about taking Spanish. I took Spanish 1, 2 and 3 in H.S. but it's been 12 yrs....so I'm a little rusty. I just make take Spanish 1 along with A & P 2...if I'm not accepted.

Fatima

asianichelle · Jul 16, 2003

Thanks everyone for your replies I am thinking about taking Spanish but someone told me that taking Portuguese would be more beneficial because not only will I understand Portuguese but also Spanish.....but, I'm still deciding.:)