Does it matter where you take your prereq's?

[summersent]

I'm going off to nursing school(at a college) this summer(aug 07') and they made it clear they want A&P I and a math course done. They dont offer A&P I at the university I was attending so the only place they offer it is at a community college close by. This also goes for math. Does it matter where you get your pre-req's? Like will they not might consider or count my prereq's since they will be done at a technical & community college as opposed to a college/university?

I didnt think it would matter but the usual worry me is concerned.

[KellNY, RN]

Call them and ask them to be sure.

But an accredited community college should be acceptable. (A vo/tech school, notsomuch).

When would you be taking the pre-reqs? Because a lot of private universities won't accept credits taken while you're enrolled in their course of study (other wise you could theoretically take 90% of your classes at a state college, but get your BSN from Super Expensive Private U having only paid for 5 classes there).

Good luck!

[summersent]

Hi!

thanks for responding.

Yes the technical and community college is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. I'm taking my pre-req's now and I will be done them by the time I startnursing school.

I will call or e-mail to make sure though as well.

thanks again

[Kiren]

i would also check the # of credits you need for the course. some schools offer a&p without a lab which may only count for 4 credits instead of 5 which may be required by your school. if you contact your school they should be able to tell you which schools in your area whose credits they will accept.

[mama_in_atx]

They dont offer A&P I at the university I was attending so the only place they offer it is at a community college close by. This also goes for math.

Just being curious here, but what university doesn't offer a basic pre-req math course? I'm guessing that you must have something other than college algebra...more like biostatistics or something along those lines?

I do, however, understand the differences some schools have with offering Anatomy vs A&P I. That was a headache for me in my transfer as well.