What are some classes to take before going to nursing school? I'm not talking about the pre-requisites that are required to get into nursing, but some that would be beneficial before actually being in nursing school? Thanks so much!
RunBabyRN 3,677 Posts Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology. Has 2 years experience. Apr 29, 2014 Languages, particularly anything commonly spoken in your area.English- brushing up on these skills will be VITAL in nursing school and beyond.Medical terminology, if you don't have a firm grasp on this yet. (not usually a prereq)
ambitiousBSN 460 Posts Specializes in Operating Room. Has 2 years experience. Apr 29, 2014 I second Medical Terminology.I also took Abnormal Psychology and I feel that's been helpful during my clinical rotations.
nandosport 94 Posts Apr 29, 2014 Pathophysiology or medical terminology are good classes to take. I'm taking medical terminology over the summer.
NurseGirl525, ASN, RN 3,663 Posts Specializes in ICU. Apr 29, 2014 Med Term has been invaluable to me. I don't know why it is not a requirement anymore. It used to be and I took it when it was. It has helped me in A&P and Micro.
ambitiousBSN 460 Posts Specializes in Operating Room. Has 2 years experience. Apr 29, 2014 Pathophysiology or medical terminology are good classes to take.I absolutely second pathophysiology! I'm currently taking Pathopharmacology and it has been such a disadvantage to not know the pathophysiology of disease processes as well as drug mechanism(s) of action to enter Med/Surg and other clinical rotations. My program is now moving this course into the first semester of the nursing program because we've had some difficulty.
