What are you doing in between prereqs and NS?

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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?

After completing my pre-reqs I applied to 5 nursing programs. I had a little over a year between completing my pre-reqs and starting a nursing program. During this time I continued volunteering at the hospital, I also worked part-time (not in the medical field) and took classes part-time. I crashed LVN classes at the local community college and I was able to get two semesters of medical terminology classes & a pharmacology class. These classes don't count toward the nursing program I got into, but I'm really thankful that I have exposure to these subjects. Medical terminology is like learning a whole new language. I'm hoping the knowledge I got from these classes will help reduce some stress the first semester of nursing school :cool: If that option is available to you, I highly recommend it!

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I am finishing my pre-reqs this fall and will be taking the spring and summer off before starting NS in the fall of 2012. I am going to use that time to relax, enjoy my family and friends, and just prepare for what is ahead. Oh yeah, and I will be having a baby during that time. . .so not too much relaxing, I suppose!

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Telemetry.

Enjoying my summer off! I worked part time all summer (non-nursing related job), and considering still working part-time thru NS which starts August 22nd! Good luck in school everyone!!

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I took a CNA course to get familiar with a health care setting. I hope it will decrease my stress once NS starts on the 15th

sandan rnstudent

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I finished my last co-req. (A&P II) in May of this year and started my nursing fundamentals course 10 days later. That course ended over 2 weeks ago.

I am now spending time with friends and family, reading books, watching movies, getting financial affairs in order (e.g. student loans), purchasing books and uniforms, etc. before classes start in 3 weeks.:clown:

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I got my cert in EMT-B before I started my pre-reqs...... that led me into a job in ER as a tech before nursing school. Was already way ahead compared to the rest of my class. Greatly learned alot, and helped me get in the door when I became an RN.

Volunteering, my opinion is a waste of time. You are limited on what you can do as in patient care. It has lot to do with liability issues. I recommend getting a quick cna certification so you can start working at a hospital. Being in a work enironment where you have a set schedule is vastly different than just volunteering over there

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Specializes in CNA/LPN.

I'm pulling for January entry into the Nursing Program in my area, but if that doesn't take place, I'm going to take classes that will go towards my RN since I plan on bridging after I finish my LPN. I'm peddle to the metal on this whole Nursing thing, and I don't wanna take a break. :clown:

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Hey brittney.. Ru starting program @ COD.. Im starting on Aug 22 too.. I

Reg for 1104-01 and 1105-03

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