Is it worth applying when you are still missing prereqs?

Extra Pickles · Nov 22, 2016

only people who can give you a valid answer are the admissions people at UTMB. Different schools have different requirements so the only way to know if your situation will result in admission or rejection is to call them and ask. hope it works out.

quarterlifemess, ADN, RN · Nov 22, 2016

If you meet the requirements for applying then apply. If you don't make it in this round then you already know what you need to do to make yourself a better candidate for the next round.

ItsThatJenGirl, CNA · Nov 22, 2016

You're going to have to check the schools policies. For my school, if you haven't completed all your math/science courses, they won't even look at the rest of your application. You can, however, apply if you only have core classes left to take (like Ethics, or Growth and Development).

ChristiHamm8, CNA · Nov 22, 2016

This will depend on your school and their programs policy. One school I was interested in would only consider you if the classes were completed and another school would consider you as long as you have them on the schedule and you will finish them before the program and for ASN you didn't have to have any of them done, you can take them with the nursing courses.

Definitely talk to a nursing program advisor and check with the program director or office and their might even be something on the schools website! GOOD LUCK!

Nurse2BeCam, ADN · Nov 22, 2016

I would apply. As long as you have 2 of the main sciences courses completed you can apply. I'm also applying for utmb fall 2017 and I still have a&p2, micro, lifespan, & nutrition to finish this spring.

alexmg12 · Nov 22, 2016

Thank you everyone for your input!! I was just concerned that the time and money that the application requires was going to go to waste, but there's no harm in trying!

Username invalid, RN · Nov 23, 2016

Before you apply, see if the school has a nursing student handbook. Your answer will be in there. There's also nothing wrong with calling the head of your school's nursing department.

anchorRN, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN · Nov 23, 2016

You could ask for a "provisional acceptance", with the provision being that you must complete the pre-reqs prior to beginning the program. I know several sailors I work with who have done this.

jess.mont, ADN, RN · Nov 26, 2016

Some pre-requisites are actually co-requisites that can be completed while doing your nursing courses, but accelerated programs, in particular, often recommend against this. Definitely talk to your school as see what they'd prefer. Good luck!

caliotter3 · Nov 26, 2016

I would go ahead and apply. For all you know, the admissions committee could get special instructions regarding applications in your category and you would not be in the running if they don't have your submission.

Kristiernbsn · Nov 26, 2016

I applied in December 2014 to the RN-BSN program I'm in when I still needed 35 hours. They gave me conditional acceptance, pending completion of the required classes. I busted my butt and earned 38 hours between January and August 2015 so I was ready to start in September 2015 with the May 2017 graduation class. Apply now-- and as others have said talk to the admissions department and someone in the nursing department, making a personal contact may get your application extra attention. Good luck!!