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    by Aug 11, '12
    I am looking for advice on how many prereq classes it will take for my BSN. I do understand that every school is different but I am just looking to get a general idea so I can start taking these classes and be a step closer to becoming a an RN-BSN.

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  4. Aug 11, '12 by
    Some are
    Chemistry
    Anatomy and physiology 1 and 2
    Microbiology
    One more science usually biology
    Statistics
    2 English classes
    2 phycology
    Sociology
    2 semesters of a language
    There are then classes like
    Gym, the arts, humanities

    I hope that helps a little
  5. Aug 11, '12 by
    The ore-reqs seem like a lot, but don't let it discourage you. I just started my first job as a RN and I am floating on air. Love it!
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  6. Aug 11, '12 by
    Born to RN
    Where you a LPN first?
    Did you do ADN? or BSN?
    What state are you in?
  7. Aug 11, '12 by
    Thank you so much. The list you gave me is pretty much a standard for most schools and if you opt to go the private school route, they told me that they have a few classes their school requires you to take. What I am trying to do is take all of the prereqs needed prior to starting my BSN so all I have to pay for is the actual nursing program. Thanks again for the advice.
  8. Aug 11, '12 by
    I'd say before you start taking classes you think you might need, check out the schools you are interested in and find out for sure what their pre-reqs are. It would be such a waste of time, energy and $ to take a class only to find out its not the right course or finding out you didn't need it at all but needed another one.
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  9. Aug 11, '12 by
    Just to add, I don't know what your time schedule is, but some classes expire after a certain amount of years, like anatomy and physiology for example.
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  10. Aug 11, '12 by
    Every school is different in terms of what prereqs you need. However, anatomy/physiology 1 & 2 and microbiology are guaranteed required at any nursing school, so you might as well start with those. I would recommend not taking these at the same time though. Take A&P and micro in separate semesters. I mean, it can be done together, but if you want to have a life () take them in separate semesters.
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  11. Aug 11, '12 by
    Mine were:
    Anatomy/Lab
    Physiology/Lab (Separate from Anatomy)
    Comp 1 & 2
    Microbiology/Lab
    College Algebra
    Statistics
    Ethics
    Humanities Elective
    Psychology
    Sociology
    Human Development
    Nutrition
    Public Speaking
    Electives equaling up to 63 credit hours total...
  12. Aug 11, '12 by
    BE VERY CAREFUL with private schools. While you'll get your nursing degree, most of the credits will not transfer if you decide to go on. I did that for my LPN. Spent way too much money and had to do every single pre-req over again.

    With that said, I think for most school, BSNs require about 70-90 pre-req hours.
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