Pre-Req courses most valuable in Nursing School

MedicalNerd · Jul 19, 2008

I would say Micro would be another real important one.

Hands and Heart · Jul 19, 2008

Chemistry for me. All the problem solving using dimensional analysis has proven invaluable in doing dosage calculations.

Pocahontas98_21 · Jul 19, 2008

Micro. I have learned soooooooooo much. How the antibiotics work to kill or inhibit the microorganism. In lab: learned about the tests for C&S and how to read them (very helpful). I actually failed my first micro class due to attendence (was pregnant, working, another kid. Too much on my plate.) and I went to another school to take micro, which was a blessing. I have learned 10 times more at this new school. So get a good teacher for micro. and study hard, this is one class u will be using in the real world.

rachinq · Jul 19, 2008

micro....learning about bacteria, and viruses, really give you a perspective on some of the latest super bugs out there like MRSA! and you learn the history of hand washing! which in your first semester they will beat those two words into your brain....."HAND WASHING"!

ChristineN, BSN, RN · Jul 19, 2008

Nutrition, had a great instructor, really helped laid the foundation of my understanding of health related diets, healthy eating, etc

Or perhaps Growth and Development, I still remember, 2 years later all the stuff we learned about Erikson, Maslow, and Freud

Sorry guys, but I didn't have that great of a micro experience.

rnmomtobe2010 · Jul 19, 2008

Microbiology for sure.

l_wheat · Jul 19, 2008

Three words, PHYSIOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY! I think all of the science classes were invaluable but THAT one is the MAIN one. I'm going into my last semester this fall and I'll tell you @ our school knowing your physio is crucial. It is the major part of pharmacology and theory in general. If you had a hard time with phys you'll have a hard time c nursing school. Sooo, brush up on it, or if you haven't taken it, PAY ATTENTION and TRY to retain as much as possible, also if you have more classes than that left to take, save it for last so it'll be fresh in your melon. Also learning it will be invaluable when you get to critical care because you rely HEAVILY on it. :nurse:

AJL_91 · Jul 19, 2008

The intro Psych course didn't do much for me but I did take 2 upper-level Psych courses that I feel have been very helpful.

SNIXRN · Jul 19, 2008

other than a&p and micro - human pathophysiology!!

mandyloo · Jul 19, 2008

I did well in micro but didn't learn a darn thing, so I don't know about that one. I learned a lot from A and P, even though I didn't realize it at the time.

As far as non sciences, I've found the sociology courses I've taken valuable both in the real world and in hospital clinical settings. I also found the interpersonal communication class my school offers to be an asset. :)

Finally2008 · Jul 20, 2008

Well, the obvious is A & P, but for me, my English composition classes have helped immensely with all the writing I have had to do! Each semester I have had to write a paper, journals, care plans, etc--this last semester we had to do a 20 page paper:uhoh3: Now, if only there was a course in just APA style, rather than just MLA......