Is microbiology important for a nursing major?

While thinking through the question, why is microbiology important for someone that will become a nurse, helped me realize that diseases are something a nurse deals with on a daily basis. Thinking about the things I learn in my microbiology class and I understood that is preparing me for my nursing career since I'm learning about bacteria's, virus and other microorganism that may cause diseases. Especially the case studies help you analyze scenarios that you may encounter in your career.