Advice: suggested order of prerequisites

anneuhbanana · Jan 16, 2011

It doesn't sound like it will make a difference. As long as both of those classes are completed by October, which they will be, it won't matter how you choose to do it.

caliotter3 · Jan 16, 2011

Bio and chem provide a foundation, supposedly, for the other sciences. However, I have found that all instructors and texts provide a review of the essential bio and chem at the beginning of the course.

NurseGuy30 · Jan 16, 2011

If I had one piece of advice, it would be to take A&P classes before you start the nursing program, and work your butt off in them. I did, with a very touch instructor, and I've felt the advantage.

I don't know if that helps in your situation. But if you don't make it in this time, take a year of all the nursing-related science classes you can. In most schools, this improves your chances for the next time. I'm glad I had to take two years of prereqs before i got in.

ImThatGuy, BSN, RN · Jan 16, 2011

Schools won't care. If they do they'll list the order they want them taken in. Chemistry would be good before taking biology since biology is really nothing more than an applied chemistry. I used to teach both subjects so I can say that objectively. However, you could just as easily take chem. last.

MammaNurse2Be · Jan 17, 2011

Chem, bio, anatomy, physio, micro. I found that if you get a good foundation in each of these classes it makes the next one easier. That was my experience.

jamaicanwanabenrs · Jan 18, 2011

Thank you all for taking time from your busy lives to respond. These are some good suggestions. ttyl