Learning Sign Language?

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I have been thinking of taking Sign Language, as it is interesting to me. My question is would sign language be useful for a nurse to know?

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Specializes in Rehab, Ortho-Spine, Med-Surg, & Psych.

Hi!

You will not come across the need every day, but if you know ASL... you will be a hot commodity! Learning another language only helps you (being marketable) and help a wider range of patients.

I say go for it !!! :)

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I mean it certainly wouldn't hurt you.. However learning a new language is a huge time commitment.. And time is precious in nursing school..

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YES YES YES!!! As a deaf person, it makes my day when anybody on my healthcare team knows ASL!

Go for it!

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