Which to take?

[ChaseTyMadi]

This fall I will start my pre-reqs for nursing school. I'm trying to take all of the "extras" such as english 1 and 2, microbiology, etc. these next 2 semesters so I can concentrate fully on the nursing classes when i start actual nursing school in fall of 08. Which should I take first....medical terminology or dosage calculation? Or does it really matter? Thanks for any advice!!!

[2bRnKim]

Well, it really doesn't matter that much which one you take first. Take in consideration your study time with the math in dosage calculation though. You know how math is-- practice, practice, practice. With medical terminology it's a matter of memorization. Hope this helps.

Kim

[gt4everpn, BSN, RN]

if you're choosing btwn med terminology and dosage calculation, it really doesn't matter. but! , personally i would take dosage calculation second because, pharmacology and medications and their dosages are a huge, major part of nursing, therefore i think you should take it when you're about ready to start the program. on the other hand, it really depends,on you, mayb you can remember how to calculate dosages over a long period of time. i never took a med terminology class, but i know that med terminology really isn't that extensive compared to other classes , such as dosage calculation. so you must be wondering what my advice really is and it is- dosage 2nd, !!!! good luck!!!!