I am an aspiring to become a nurse. Does anyone know of any 2 year associates degree programs in nursing that don't require pre-requisites? I am looking to go to a school in a state that is hot all year round. I live in Pittsburgh and I hate the weather here. Please reply with a school in a state other than Texas. Also, I am only interested in going to community college since it is affordable.
My school doesn't require having pre-reqs completed except for high school biology and chemistry. However, that means you have to take them in conjuction with the nursing classes....and that ain't easy!
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certainly not for RNs! Why would you not want a solid foundation in the required courses, such as anatomy? Maybe try to become a CNA then?
Why are you saying this? The OP has not asked about how to get out of taking anatomy. She has asked about schools that do not require re-reqs, not a school that does not require the basic and required classes.
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences in Lancaster PA. It is possible (but not easy) to complete the Associates degree in 2 years. You have to take the same classes as other programs, but not necessarily in the same order.
I wouldn't say necessarily that Florida is a problem state when it comes to hiring RN's. Economy has pros and cons in all states. Not just Florida. I can say from my personal experience that community colleges tend to have a mile long waiting list and place their high standards solely on a students GPA of all the pre reqs taken. Normally they have 800 applicants for a 30-50 student beginning class, which they only start about twice a year. That is definitely the case for HCC, which is why I took all my pre reqs there and then transferred out to a private nursing school to save myself a significant amount of money. Ultimately it's your decision, but like others stated it's not bad to take out student loans, but just do so wisely. Don't take more than you need as it can come around to bite you in the butt. Either way all those required classes are going to be your go to for basic nursing knowledge of the human body, etc. They are absolutely important. So whatever your decision is I say go for it and study hard!
Hi there..so what Prívate School are you attending now? I am trying to finish My prereqs at HCC now..but i had hear some ladies that are attending prívate schools with suscess.
I will be transferring out to Galen College of Nursing in St Pete. HCC does have a good nursing program but GPA expectations are significantly high at around 3.8.
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My school doesn't require having pre-reqs completed except for high school biology and chemistry. However that means you have to take them in conjuction with the nursing classes....and that ain't easy![/quote']
You are so right! I finished all of my pre reqs except micro and the quarter that I took that along with my nursing classes was hell. It has since been so much easier having at least one less class to worry about each quarter.
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I will be transferring out to Galen College of Nursing in St Pete. HCC does have a good nursing program but GPA expectations are significantly high at around 3.8. Sent from my iPhone using allnurses.com
I did the same thing. I transferred from SPC to Galen. I will be done by the time I could of applied at SPC. The slightly higher cost will be made up in salary during the time difference.
I have found no shortage of nursing jobs as a LPN in Florida and have already been offered a few jobs for when I graduate with my RN. If you are a good nurse and dependable employer then doctors and facilities will remember that and want you.
I have also not had a pay issue. It may be less than some northern states but I also have less tax taken out in Florida than when I worked in Ohio. There seems to be negativity about Florida nursing so I just wanted to chime in with my two cents since I live here.
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My school doesn't require having pre-reqs completed except for high school biology and chemistry. However, that means you have to take them in conjuction with the nursing classes....and that ain't easy!