Adn Curriculum- No Chemistry?

[checkmate]

The RN program I am moving towards has pre-reqs of Biology, Microbiology,and 2 A&P courses (223&224). However, no Chemistry or Physics. I have been told these cannot be good programs without these classes, primarily Chemistry. Is their any truth to this? Would this hinder me? the school is CCSN in Las Vegas,Nv.- Thanks

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I am in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Half of the ADN programs around here absolutely do not require any type of chemistry class as a prerequisite or corequisite. I shall mention that all of these programs are NLN-accredited and highly regarded around the community.

[RazorbackRN, BSN, RN]

Most ADN programs here in Arkansas don't require Chem. That's a bachelor's prereq.

Actually, you are incorrect.

I am an ADN (graduated from Univ. of AR LR) nearly all of the Arkansas programs (ADN) require Chemistry.

[marilynmom, LPN, NP]

Ironic, isn't it, how little actual science classes we have to take to get through the nursing programs, but are held to the knowledge base of a physician!

Doubt this? Well then consider the fact that nurses must decide whether the med/treatment the physician order for the patient is not only correct, but correct enough. As in, "the nurse SHOULD HAVE KNOWN."

No kidding.

[grammyr]

SAU in Arkansas required Chemistry unless you had high school Chemistry less than 5 years prior to entering their program.

[2008rn2be]

Chemistry is not required for most ADN courses in Mississippi. It is generally only required for a BSN. I only had to have A & P I and II and Microbiology.

[carol72]

Here in So Cal, chem is a pre requ for all BSN programs. About 45% of ASN (ADN) programs in my area have chem as a pre requ. I don't feel having vs not having chem as a pre requ is an indication of how "good" the program is.

[meownsmile, BSN, RN]

I had to have chem before we could take micro. I didnt however have to have biology prior to A&P.

[moongirl]

I am d/t graduate this May, ADN. I was not required to take Chemistry but was advised to in order to get a BSN