Anatomy and Physio online. CA

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Hi all.

So, I graduated about 2 years ago with my BS in Cell and Molecular Biology, thinking that medical school would be next.

Since then, I've realized that is actually not the way I want to go. I think I would actually really hate being a dr.

So anyways, I am missing two prereqs, anatomy and physio, in order to apply for nursing school.

I wanted to see if you all know of any schools that offer the classes online but as separate courses. I live in CA, so most nursing programs want them to be separate.

Also, since I already have a BS, does it matter whether I go for a BSN or AA in nursing?

Thank in advance

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Specializes in psychiatric, corrections.

Well if you already have a BA then a ASN is a step backwards, so go BSN. Be careful with the online classes in CA....most will not accept them (I am from CA) so check with the school first. And where are you applying that they require the classes to be separate? They go hand in hand. That's a bit odd. Well, UC Berekely has a human anatomy course, as does University of New England (if you can afford them:eek:) They have a physiology course as well. But I'd check around other programs and find one that requires A&P (4-crt) because apart is just a waste of money.

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Hi all.

So, I graduated about 2 years ago with my BS in Cell and Molecular Biology, thinking that medical school would be next.

Since then, I've realized that is actually not the way I want to go. I think I would actually really hate being a dr.

So anyways, I am missing two prereqs, anatomy and physio, in order to apply for nursing school.

I wanted to see if you all know of any schools that offer the classes online but as separate courses. I live in CA, so most nursing programs want them to be separate.

Also, since I already have a BS, does it matter whether I go for a BSN or AA in nursing?

Thank in advance

No it doesn't matter

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In researching schools for my application cycle, I found most told me that no online classes that are usually paired with labs are accepted. I kind of got by with a hybrid class for my micro- with online lectures and once a week labs.

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Thanks for all your help. Most of the schools I have researched require anatomy and physio to be taken as separate courses, each with their own lab (CSU Stanislaus, SFSU, etc.)

I was looking into online classes, only because it is so hard to get into classes here in CA schools, but now that I know this, I will stay away because I don't want to waste my time or money (most are paired with online labs :/ )

I will definitely look more into it and hopefully find a few schools that will accept the combined course. Do you know of any schools in CA that accepted the combination class for anatomy/physio?

Thanks again :))

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Hi -

Check with the school/program you are applying and what/where prerequisites will be accepted by colleges. I applied to Samuel Merritt University and they allow you to take your prereq's at any accredited college - including online courses. Because I wanted to take all my prereq's within a year (and have a few classes over lap) I took some at my local community college and on-line. I took Microbiology on-line at Edukan (college in Kansas) and my A/P II class at Iowa Community college consortium. The classes were tough (as they have online labs and tests need to be taken at the library via proctor) though I received A's in both.

Good luck.

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Thanks yedwards for your reply :)

I started looking at Samuel Merritt University after reading your post, and I saw they have an accelerated program for those who already have a BS! In your opinion, how competitive do you think it is to get into Samuel Merritt compared to other CSUs in Ca?

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Since you already have your BS, why don't you go for your MSN? I don't know where you live in California, but there are several schools that have an entry-level MSN program (which means you can have a Bachelors in a field other than nursing and still get an MSN). I know in Southern California, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach, UCLA, and Cal Baptist (in Riverside) both have those programs. There is a list of all approved RN programs in California here: http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/rnprograms.shtml if you scroll down a little bit on that website you will see the entry-leve MSN programs. Good luck!!

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Thanks, Pam!

I live in Northern California, but definitely don't mind relocating.

I didn't know that a MSN would even be an option, but now that I am looking into it, it doesn't sound like a bad idea.

I just have to take a few more classes before I apply. Some classes that were not required for my degree, are required prereqs for nursing.

I will probably try applying to both RN programs and entry level MSN programs, just to keep my options open.

:) thanks again!

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Specializes in Psych/Mental Health.

Just make sure that the schools accept online classes (though in reality if you take your online course at a local community close to you, it's impossible to know that your classes were taking online since transcripts don't designate that a class is online). But as far as I know, the community colleges in my area do not offer online lab, so you can take online lecture but show up for lab in person.

I have a BS and an MS in another field. Going for an ADN is not really backward because it's in an entirely different field. Your BS in cell biology will not be relevant in nursing though, so having a BSN does matter. However, at the end of the day, do whatever makes most sense. BSN is great but it's $50k+ more than an ADN, both come out as RNs. At my age (late 30s), adding on more debt is not a good idea...but I'm still considering BSN.

A lot of people say go for MSN, which is what I would ultimately want - if I like working in the field. It's simply a bad idea for someone who has absolutely zero experience working in health care to go straight into a master program (at a high cost). Just as you changed your mind about Med school, you could change your mind about nursing. You just never know until you are working full time on the floor.

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I definitely understand how hard it is to get into anatomy/physiology classes. It's a never-ending waitlist! Samuel Merritt offers anatomy & physiology but it's sorta of pricy though ($500+/unit). It's a hybrid class meaning that you'll meet for in-class lecture & lab every now and then.

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Hi smiley!

It's funny that you mention Samuel Merritt because I was just looking at their website. You're definitely right, they are quite pricey. Do you know if most nursing schools will accept their anatomy and physio classes? I would absolutely hate spending the time/money and then learn schools don't accept them.

I will call Samuel Merritt tomorrow and find out.

If you have had any experience with their classes, I'd love to hear your thoughts/opinion.

Thanks again for your reply! :)

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