Enough Credits to Graduate?

[Katiezieg]

Hello :) I'm currently in my first semester at Ivy Tech Sellersburg in the ASN program. In total, to graduate from the program I need 69-71 credits. During the first 5 weeks, students take NRSG 100 (3 credits) and NRSG 101 (1 credit). However, since I am a CNA, I was not required to take NRSG 101, so of course I didn't.

So my question is: Do I still get that 1 credit from NRSG 101? Because if I don't, then that would leave me in the end with 68 credits, 1 credit short of the required 69 credits.

Thank you!! :)

[Saysfaa]

In general, there are min credit hours needed to graduate and you have to have that many even if you need to take electives to get enough. Some programs (usually less so for nursing programs) have fewer required classes in their programs and they will have more electives build in to their recommended schedules to get enough credits. Some programs that normally have few electives spots may have some students who have more electives than others. For example, if you test into a higher math class than your program requires then you might not need to take a math class or in your case, your CNA certificate allows you to waive the intro class. You would than need to take an elective. Probably. It is not for sure because sometimes the program will require certain classes and they add up to more credits than are required for the associates or the bachelors... then you can waive one and still have enough.

I just glanced at your schools website and saw "68" as the required number, so you might be okay... but I didn't look much for the "69" so I don't know. I think I would check with your advisor in any case.

Worst case scenario, you'll have to take something/anything that intrests you. I'd take weight training or welding or guitar (hm, at least those are 1 credit options at some schools) or I might take the 1 credit dosage calculation class (if it isn't required in the nursing program) or advanced cardiac life support or the home health aide bridge course. Depends on whether I'm looking for more flexiblity in getting a job in health care while going to school or want the extra umph in math or just want a break from medical related stuff. It might depend on when/where the classes meet to get one that fits into my schedule the best.

[Pneumothorax, BSN, RN]

id go to the registrar or your advisor and make sure that your CNA covered the requirement of 101. you dont want to be caught with your pants down on graduation day!