Nursing Students General Students
Published Oct 23, 2005
Marissa22
5 Posts
I had a quick general question. Once you graduate high school, can you apply right to nursing school?
HeartsOpenWide, RN
1 Article; 2,889 Posts
It depends on the school. Most schools have at least a few courses of science that you have to take first before you can apply. Others have more.(mine you have to have Statistics, Anatomy, Physiology, Organic and Inorganic Chem, and Microbiology (many of which you have to take a basic biology class before you can even take) You have to be at a specific level of math and english also. You also have to take a test called to the TEAS test. The program only takes applications in the spring Another thing, you have to be 18 by the time the program starts. You can find out more specific information
This is what i found:
o become a registered nurse, an individual must be accepted into a college with an accredited nursing program. The requirements for applying to nursing programs vary from school to school. The required prerequisite courses, such as anatomy, physiology, and microbiology, must be completed at the college with a grade point average of 2.0 or better. After the prerequisites are completed, an application to the school of nursing can be made. In the United States there are three types of nursing programs. First, there are diploma programs, which involve two years of full time study. These are mostly on the east coast and are remnants of the original hospital-based nursing schools. Second, there are Associate Degrees in Nursing (ADN) programs that also require two years of full-time study. In addition to the nursing curriculum, they require general education courses to obtain an ADN. Third, there are Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs that mandate four years of full time study. The BSN programs are university based programs and require general education courses in addition to the nursing classes. After the nursing program is successfully completed, the candidate is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
a college with an accredited nursing program. The requirements for
applying to nursing programs vary from school to school. The
required prerequisite courses, such as anatomy, physiology, and
microbiology, must be completed at the college with a grade point average
of 2.0 or better. After the prerequisites are completed, an application
to the school of nursing can be made. In the United States there are
three types of nursing programs. First, there are diploma programs, which
involve two years of full time study. These are mostly on the east coast
and are remnants of the original hospital-based nursing schools. Second,
there are Associate Degrees in Nursing (ADN) programs that also require
two years of full-time study. In addition to the nursing curriculum, they
require general education courses to obtain an ADN. Third, there are
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs that mandate four years
of full time study. The BSN programs are university based programs and
require general education courses in addition to the nursing classes.
After the nursing program is successfully completed, the candidate is
eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered
Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
sirI, MSN, APRN, NP
17 Articles; 44,737 Posts
Hello, Marissa22,:balloons:
Yes, you may apply right after HS. I suggest that you start looking before graduation, however......
Have you graduated?
NeoNurseTX, RN
1,803 Posts
not that i've ever seen. even ADN programs require prereqs that take at least a year to finish.
PedsRN03
12 Posts
Hi Marissa,
I applied and got into BSN programs straight from high school and started nursing classes my first semester freshman year. Send me a private message if you want the specific information.
SFCardiacRN
762 Posts
I think all the above are correct. For BSN, you can get in right out of high school. For ASN or ADN you need pre-reqs first. In general terms, ASN/ADN programs tend to be for older students and second career students (the average age in my class was over 30). BSN tends to be for younger students.BSN is a better career choice since it opens doors not available to ASN/ADN RN's.
Not all BSN, in California you have to have to have MORE pre-reqs finished than the community college. At least all the state colleges I've looked at.
tracer
1 Post
I am a SAHM and am trying to figure out how to go about getting my RN. I have a BS in Business which I earned in 2001. I would like to go for ASN or entry-level master in nursing. Does anyone know which would be the best once you are in the field? Also because I have my BS already will that hurt or help me get into the program? Should I take pre-req's now or apply to the program? I have a 2 yr old 2.5 month old so it will take me a little longer to get my RN. Any advice anyone is willing to share is much appreciated!
smckenzi
20 Posts
Well I can tell you from personal experiance that you can get in nursing school from high school. I graduated in May 2005 and am half-way through semester 1 of 3 at the local community college. However, I also took my pre-req's while in highschool (being homeschooled I was able to). If you have any questions, PM me.
Wish I was as smart as you were in high school, great idea!!
NurseyBaby'05, BSN, RN
1,110 Posts
The program I graduated from allows you to count your hs chemistry and bio toward your pre-req's as long as they are
casi, ASN, RN
2,063 Posts
All of the MN schools I have looked into (about 5 of them) require that you start out as a pre-nursing student and then apply to nursing school once those are completed, or almost completed. I'm thinking that a lot of schools are getting away from direct entry due to the amount of people trying to get into nursing programs. Better to weed them out in pre-reqs instead of having a lot of people drop that are direct entry into the program.