Recommendation letters...Should it be only science courses?

[wl1000jae]

Hi, I'm trying to apply to nursing school for UIC, Resurrection University and NIU.

I've been trying to get recommendation letters from science professors, but it's impossible to get a hold of them, and unfortunately I was a average B student in science courses. Currently I have a GPA of 3.53.

My speech professor was very nice to offer the recommendation letter, but I heard that it's better to be a science course.

I don't think my science professors would write me a good recommendation letter, but my speech professor definitely would.

what do you think guys? Should I just get a GOOD recommendation from speech professor, or Average (Perhaps bad)recommendation letter from science professors?

Thank you.

[EMT89]

Does it have to be from academics? or can it be from volunteer/professional stuff?

[wl1000jae]

One has to be from academic instructor, and one can be from volunteer/employer, ETC.

[EMT89]

Are you on good terms with your adviser/have had your adviser for a class?

[leenak]

I'm getting a recommendation from my Micro teacher and My human development teacher. So not necessarily just science. I don't see an issue with the speech teacher really but I'd generally try to get them from those who teach classes that are your pre-reqs.

[gamecock_24]

If it does not specify a science letter of recommendation I would get your Speech professor to write you letter of recommendation. It is better to have a good letter of recommendation than an average/bad letter of recommendation. I am a second degree student and had my undergraduate director write my letter of recommendation (I had her for two classes and she oversaw my independent study) because she knew me well and I knew I could get a personalized, letter of recommendation. My second letter of recommendation came from my place of employment. GOOD LUCK!!!