2006-11-05 13:42:27 · 10 answers · asked by flowerpowernower 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It should part of your classes. You should ask your counselor for advise. I didn't need it durring my classes, just before I did my clinicals.
2006-11-05 13:44:48 · answer #1 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most nursing schools require you to have your first aid courses out of the way prior to clinicals. Just note that it's the American Heart Association's course that you must take (NOT the American Red Cross). This is good because it lasts for 2 years instead of just 1. I agree that you will not have enough time in nursing school to get your first aid course, but I think you will need it prior to your clinical experience. Besides, if nursing is something you want to do, don't you want the knowledge to save someone's life.
2006-11-05 14:43:47 · answer #2 · answered by Lindsay C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you didn't need a proof of completion in order to successfully complete the nursing program as far as the board of nursing is concerned, the importantce would be none. You can get first a first aid book that will teach you everything you need to know in a day. However, check with the state board, b/c at least in my state, that has to be completed in order to graduate the program and apply for licensure.
2006-11-05 13:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by reconnermom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First Aid does not begin to compare to Nursing school. It will not really help in the long run. They will tell you what the pre requisites are, first aid is not one of them.
2006-11-05 13:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very important. High School Graduates should know basic first aid. My boys learned it in Boy Scouts.
2006-11-05 14:05:45 · answer #5 · answered by Debbk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not that important as i'm sure you will learn those kind of stuff at the uni but it does give you experience and will learn faster once you are in the uni!
2006-11-05 13:45:14 · answer #6 · answered by SmoOth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to get it sooner or later, get it now and out of the way. You won't have time when your in nursing school.
2006-11-05 13:45:10 · answer #7 · answered by safjbielabglv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that it would be very helpful and would look great on a resume. It isn't required at most places but is a very good idea. It would be an intelligent choice to forgo this.
2006-11-05 13:45:11 · answer #8 · answered by Emotastic 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
very important, senior first aid certifacates can be earned from st. johns ambulance
2006-11-05 14:16:33 · answer #9 · answered by whay i lost my ?s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more knowledge you have , the more understanding you will achieve.
2006-11-05 14:28:54 · answer #10 · answered by Aussie Possum 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋