Is there anything in high school that you need to take to become a nurse like bio,chem. or does that not matter?
2006-08-30 15:15:38 · 9 answers · asked by rachel A 1 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
Yes, all of the above. You will also need math, biology, anatomy, etc. Do you know someone who is a nurse who can give you advice? If not, speak w/your high school counselor.
2006-08-30 15:20:39 · answer #1 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take as much science as you are able. Once you get into Nursing school, you'll be taking anatomy/physiology - microbiology.
Do your research on which schools you apply to. Of course there are the basics, geographically where do you want to go? How much tuition can you afford? What kind of scholarships, or grants can you get? And, VERY important, what is their percentage of students who pass Boards the first time.
You'll work hard, in school and after. You'll work weekends, holidays, off shifts. You'll miss lunch, and never have a chance to go to the bathroom, but that's OK, you won't have time to drink anything. You'll go through shoes in an instant. Your legs will ache and your feet will throb. You'll be at a job 20 years and you'll still be cleaning up puke, miss lunch, work holidays, and never get a chance to pee.
The respect isn't there like it should be - you'll be treated like a glorified waitress, called "girlie", grow to care about a patient who dies, and get to hold a newly born baby.
There are ups and downs. It's damn hard work. And, you have to love it, or you'll never survive it.
Don't really mean to scare you - just is 30 years, I've seen it, heard it, or lived through it. But, I'm still here.
2006-08-30 15:34:58 · answer #2 · answered by kids and cats 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The basic knowlege of chemistry,biology,math,english are important in the nursing field.The main thing is to study your nursing schools you are intrested in before you start and find out that school is not the right school.
2006-08-30 15:19:23 · answer #3 · answered by blakree 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not matter in high school but those classes won't hurt. You will have to take those classes again in nursing school or college.
2006-08-30 15:21:24 · answer #4 · answered by Michael S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any science, particularly biology, should help; however, the most important thing you need is compassion and a desire to help people.
2006-08-30 15:26:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biology and algebra- haven't needed chemistry yet
2006-08-30 15:19:55 · answer #6 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A little white hat and comfortable shoes?
2006-08-30 15:17:48 · answer #7 · answered by perfecttiming1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please try: http://www.nursingmasters.com They have lots of good information on various nursing degrees both Bachelors and Masters
2006-09-01 16:04:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
good grades and a science and math background would help.
2006-08-30 15:19:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋