I'm new to the boards and have a few questions about Pre-Reqs. I recently applied to a local C.C. for their Fall 2004 ADN Nursing Program. I've read many of the posts and see that a lot of people have spent a year or two working on their pre-reqs before applying. My question is - is the year or two doing pre-reqs for your BSN or ADN Program?
The school I've applied to has accepted my English and Biology/Chemistry courses from a previous College. I took Business Math in College instead of Algebra so I have to take a placement test for that in a few weeks. If I pass the algebra exam (fingers crossed) - depending on our score we're told in mid-February if we're among the few selected to take something called a "Teas Test" sort of an over-all exam - math/science/english, etc. If you're among the top % to pass that test you have to get your CPR certification in order, physical exam, etc. and sometime in May they let you know if you'll be admitted to the Program for Fall 2004.
Most of the courses in the Nursing Program are directly related to Nursing, so I'm just wondering what types of courses the rest of you are taking before starting the actual Program?
I'm not sure what the % of applicants to actual acceptances there are where the rest of you live, but where I am the numbers are very "depressing". I checked into 3 local Community Colleges - all 3 said they get an average of 500 applicants and only admit 40-45 new students per year (getting in is sort of like winning the Lottery) - Seriously. Considering the shortage of Nurses we keep hearing about - those are really low numbers of Nurses to be graduating each year.
I've heard that some hospitals are actually "importing" Nurses from other Countries to fill their needs. I just can't help but wonder why more Nursing Schools aren't admitting more students per year or why they aren't building more Nursing Schools to help fill the need.
Just a lot of questions I have - hope someone can help me out. SusanNC
