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what science do I take if I want to be a nurse
I want to be a nurse but I am not sure what classes in highschool I should take. I also don't know what kind of nurse I want to be because there are so many options
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Molly’s Answer
General chemistry is good to take. You'll find that most colleges have 1 or 2 chemistry courses for RN programs. I find it not as relevant as biology was but good to get the basic understanding. Good luck!
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Joseph’s Answer
Biology and chemistry are good choices. Human anatomy and/or physiology if it’s an option. Physics is generally NOT necessary but might improve prospects to admission to competitive colleges
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Sarah’s Answer
Hi Marlee!
As both persons above have stated - biology and chemistry are good ones to take. I was fortunate that my high school also offered microbiology, which was also helpful once I got to nursing school as it was a course I took during the program. Human anatomy and physiology is also very helpful, as that is a course in nursing school as well.
As far as not knowing what kind of nurse you want to be - nursing school will oftentimes help you figure that out. Nursing programs have curriculum that require clinicals in a variety of specialties such as pediatrics, OB, critical care, geriatrics, etc. A lot of my classmates that were uncertain at the beginning of nursing school, latched on to a specialized interest by graduation.
I ended up doing a job shadow while I was in nursing school (but on my own time - with a family member), and it was helpful to see what her specific specialty of nursing did on a normal day. I had known for years I wanted to be an ER nurse, and that's what I ended up becoming, but it was good to experience a day in the life of a different type of nursing. It made it even more clear to me that ER is where I wanted to be.
Best wishes!
As both persons above have stated - biology and chemistry are good ones to take. I was fortunate that my high school also offered microbiology, which was also helpful once I got to nursing school as it was a course I took during the program. Human anatomy and physiology is also very helpful, as that is a course in nursing school as well.
As far as not knowing what kind of nurse you want to be - nursing school will oftentimes help you figure that out. Nursing programs have curriculum that require clinicals in a variety of specialties such as pediatrics, OB, critical care, geriatrics, etc. A lot of my classmates that were uncertain at the beginning of nursing school, latched on to a specialized interest by graduation.
I ended up doing a job shadow while I was in nursing school (but on my own time - with a family member), and it was helpful to see what her specific specialty of nursing did on a normal day. I had known for years I wanted to be an ER nurse, and that's what I ended up becoming, but it was good to experience a day in the life of a different type of nursing. It made it even more clear to me that ER is where I wanted to be.
Best wishes!