What are you doing in between prereqs and NS?

Published

next semester is my last semester of prereqs and i'll be applying to ns in the spring, i'm planning on taking a few classes in the spring that will count to my bsn eventually. i was just wondering, what everyone else is doing between finishing prereqs and starting ns? are you taking more classes? taking a break?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Telemetry, OB, NICU.

I had a summer in between. I so had a summer break and went on a vacation. Nursing school is really busy and your mind needs a break beforehand, I believe.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Cardiothoracic, Peds CVICU.

I'm applying for fall 2012 so I will have a summer in between. I'm planning on getting my CNA license, working, looking for a new job near my school/apartment, and sorting out my financial stuff. LOL.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I finished pre-reqs in the spring and I start NS in August. I've been trying to enjoy all the time with my kids. Getting the house clean! But I've also been reading the entire Foundations text, just 10 or 20 pages a day but I feel like I'm learning a lot and won't be so overwhelmed with reading the first few months. I have no medical experience whatsoever so I wanted to give myslef every advantage.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
I'm applying for fall 2012 so I will have a summer in between. I'm planning on getting my CNA license, working, looking for a new job near my school/apartment, and sorting out my financial stuff. LOL.

Same here.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I have a math exam in August so I'm studying for that... it's my last prerequisite! I'm not sure if I'm gonna pass it though. :/ I'm also looking for a casual/part-time job.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Labor and Delivery and OBGYN.

I plan to apply to nursing school in Jan 2012, so instead of taking a break from school (which I really really want to do!!!) Im taking one of my science courses that I got a B in to get an A and working extra hours so I can start saving my money..

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Med/ Surg/ Telemetry, Public Health.

I am taking a 5 month break! I also finished my last prereq this Summer. I will be applying in Sept for the Jan 2012 class to start. In the mean time I will be working and saving money for physical and immunizations. I also have a dosage calc and fundamentals book that I will be studying. Also enjoying my free days, I am planning on taking a vacation before school starts, I was thinking of taking my daughter to disney world. I decided not to do BSN prereqs like chem, I don't think that I have any more brain cells to continue on, I need to regain my brain cells back lol:lol2:

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in public health, women's health, reproductive health.

I'm going to take co-reqs so all I have is nursing classes once I start. I'm also going to take any general classes I might need for the future when I do RN-BSN. I already have my BA degree, so I have most of the general requirement classes for the program I'm interested in, except for maybe one or two.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I worked worked worked and saved saved saved because you will have no time to work the first 2 or 3 semesters.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Nursing Supervisor.

Took the summer off. I'm spending time with my husband and kids, and hoping to get the house in order before NS starts!

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I will either work or volunteer in the medical field to gain experience...Maybe have a baby...It's two years away for me and with a military husband anything can change.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion