Pathophysiology? Should I take it??

blkcind · Apr 1, 2009

I think that if you are planning on getting your bsn, it would be a good idea to go ahead and take it now. Chances are that it will be a requirement and if not you have learned something else that may benefit you. Whereas if you never took it and need it later, it will be one more thing to deal with. I know at ASU and I believe at U of A and other bsn programs it is a requirement for graduation. Its a good opportunity to learn something if not.

Multicollinearity, BSN, RN · Apr 1, 2009

I would take what is required for the program you are applying to, and master that material with a high grade. I see too many students scattering themselves with classes they don't need to take. Also, pathophysiology at one college may or may not transfer to another college for a BSN degree. For example, NAU's pathophysiology requirement for their BSN degree cannot be met by taking pathophysiology at any other AZ school. You've got to take it any NAU. Other programs may be similar.

KMM03 · Apr 1, 2009

It's not a required for me either but I'm in it right now. I took it because I was waiting to get into the nursing program, it is required for ASU's nursing program (Bachelor's degree), and so far it's been very helpful!

My class is taught by a Nurse in practice right now and It's covering alot of things that I haven't learned yet and refreshing my mind of things that I have. I would highly recommend taking it but If your on a tight budget and time frame then I guess you could just take what's needed for the nursing program your applying. Hope that helps:)

imapsychrn · Apr 1, 2009

I am finishing up all my pre-reqs this semester. I thought I wad done :) So I would just be taking pathophis next semester. I won't be starting nursing school for a couple years.

Betty711 · Apr 1, 2009

Do you have all your co-reqs done? I'll be applying for NS when my classes are over next month. My plan is to finish my co-reqs in the fall, then take some classes (including Pathophysiology) while I'm waiting to be accepted to NS. I think you should def take it if you have all your co-reqs completed. I'm sure the information will come in handy at some point. :)

imapsychrn · Apr 1, 2009

I do have my co-reqs done also. :)

Betty711 · Apr 1, 2009

Do it!

jke530 · Apr 2, 2009

If you can afford to take an extra class, I would definately recommend taking patho. while you wait to get into NS. It's definately good information to learn!

yelnikmcwawa · Apr 2, 2009

Also, pathophysiology at one college may or may not transfer to another college for a BSN degree. For example, NAU's pathophysiology requirement for their BSN degree cannot be met by taking pathophysiology at any other AZ school. You've got to take it any NAU. Other programs may be similar.

That's not true about NAU's patho requirement. I am starting their accelerated BSN program in May, and am currently taking patho at Phoenix College. My advisor stated that all of the pre-reqs can be taken at any accredited college, and even encouraged community college classes for the savings in tuition.

BUT, I do agree that you should check all of this out with the schools you wish to apply to, that way no surprises will sneak up on you later. Good luck!!!

Multicollinearity, BSN, RN · Apr 2, 2009

That's not true about NAU's patho requirement. I am starting their accelerated BSN program in May, and am currently taking patho at Phoenix College. My advisor stated that all of the pre-reqs can be taken at any accredited college, and even encouraged community college classes for the savings in tuition.
BUT, I do agree that you should check all of this out with the schools you wish to apply to, that way no surprises will sneak up on you later. Good luck!!!

Well what I said was the case about a year ago, according to my NAU advisor. I was told that pathophysiology and the junior writing requirement had to be done at NAU and that the other pre-reqs could be done at community colleges.

HJS27 · Apr 2, 2009

TAKE IT if at all possible...and kick its butt! Take it twice if you need to in order to really understand the material. Basically, everything you learn in NS is predicated on human pathophysiology. It will cut your study time in half because things will make sense to you...you won't have to memorize random facts (well, some)...you will understand...things will just make sense to you. Seriously, you will want to track me down and thank me for this fabulous advice (I prefer plain M&Ms).