Very confussed about courses

cardiacRN2006, ADN, RN · May 11, 2005

And you'll be using that when?? Never met a regular nurse who used chemistry in their job.

There are a lot of courses that regular nurses dont use in their job that are required for the program. She didn't ask what courses she should take to make her a better nurse, she asked what classes were part of the normal nursing program. And WOW, you don't think that an understanding of chemistry helps you be a better nurse!? :uhoh3:

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · May 11, 2005

And you'll be using that when?? Never met a regular nurse who used chemistry in their job.

I maybe one of the few who think Chemistry IS important especially Organic Chemistry! There are a lot of reactions that one needs to know. All living things are composed of overwhelming organic substances and constitute various substances in the body. Furthermore, it important to learn the function of organic processes in the body, how they play a role in medical disorders, which organic compounds can be lethal, and on and on. Chemistry is my least favorite subject but I DO think it is important.

The poeople who mentioned Chemistry have a point and it was just a suggestion/thought and nothing more :)

Jessica

land64shark · May 12, 2005

Chemistry is not a requirement in the ADN program at my CC. Can't say I'm upset about that. :chuckle

Tweety, BSN, RN · May 12, 2005

Chemistry is not a requirement in the ADN program at my CC. Can't say I'm upset about that. :chuckle

It wasn't in my ADN program either. so certainly for an LPN program it wouldn't be required.

The NLN approved RN to BSN program here at the local college doesn't require it either.

However, the RN to BSN program, I choose does and I just finished it. But mercifully no lab was required. :)

cardiacRN2006, ADN, RN · May 12, 2005

I maybe one of the few who think Chemistry IS important especially Organic Chemistry! There are a lot of reactions that one needs to know. All living things are composed of overwhelming organic substances and constitute various substances in the body. Furthermore, it important to learn the function of organic processes in the body, how they play a role in medical disorders, which organic compounds can be lethal, and on and on. Chemistry is my least favorite subject but I DO think it is important.
The poeople who mentioned Chemistry have a point and it was just a suggestion/thought and nothing more :)
Jessica

I agree with you on a few points. Organic chemistry is important to know! And it was one of my least favorite subjects. So much of nursing school is easy because we covered much of the reactions in chemistry. In my program, you have to complete chem with a B before you can apply...

TCASII, ADN · May 12, 2005

Understanding of chemistry and concepts of it relating to the body, but the chemistry class at our schools is nothing more than a bunch of nonsense and math. Nothing specific to the human body at all.

crjnursewarrior · May 12, 2005

Looks like the only thing missing is a nutrition class and chemistry.

In the LPN school I attended, the Chemistry was incorporated with the A&P, but not actually a separate course. The Nutrition was included with Med-Surg and was a whole Nutrition course with a separate textbook. I am currently in an LPN to BSN program and have just started Chemistry. I agree that, although somewhat difficult, Chemistry is important to Nursing. I have used it as an LPN, and am sure I will continue to use it once I have my BSN. I think it is pretty important in a BSN program, JMHO. :uhoh3:

Best Wishes, Princess...if you have any other questions, feel free to post or PM. :)

CRJnursewarrior :rolleyes: