Possible to have a minor while in NS?

[heroldbe]

Hey Everyone!!

I'm currently a pre-nursing student.. Hopefully a nursing student in fall of 2012 (*crosses fingers*). After this academic school year I will have every single class done for my BSN except for my actual nursing classes. I'm done with all the extra little electives and I still have 3 years to go once I'm admitted into my program.

My question is, Is it possible to minor in Spanish or like ASL (American Sign Language) while in NS? I know NS is very challenging and time consuming in itself, but I need to be a full time student. Since I was delayed applying to my program I will be under 12 credit hours a semester. I'm on financial aid and in order for my loans to kick in I have to be at the 12 credit hour mark.

I mean I think it would be possible since I don't have any other classes to take besides nursing ones, so I thought it would be beneficial in those 3 years to minor in Spanish so I'm more marketable once I graduate.

Any thoughts,comments, or suggestions are much appreciated! :)

[loveblossom]

I think that's a Wonderful idea! Do you pick up languages easily? Nursing school is HARD.You will be doing lots of studying so make sure that your second major is one that you can handle easily. You could also pick up exercise classes to get your credits or something fun like sewing,pottery..or even have marketing or business as a minor if you ever want to open up a home care agency or something...or even classes that would qualify you to teach..you could be a substitute teacher as a part time gig! The big thing to ask yourself is what your long term goals are and take it from there.Take classes that will help you to that point.

[caliotter3]

My minor was in health science. I just kept up with my added classes once I started the nursing portion. As long as you can do the work, no problemo.