Graduating HS with all of my nursing prerequisites done

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I am currently a junior in high school and plan to attend the Texas A&M HSC in College Station for my BSN. I will be applying for the program my senior year. I have already completed 20 hours of the nursing prerequisites with a 4.0 and will have them all completed by the time I graduate high school in 2016.

I am worried that my age will be a problem. If my GPA and HESI scores are good, can they discriminate for being young? I am also active in HOSA, NHS, Spanish Honor Society, and cheerleading if that matters to nursing schools.

Any insight would be appreciated.

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Wow! I hope being amazing has not become a reason for discrimination!

Better to worry about being hit by an asteroid. That seems to me to be a more likely disaster risk for someone like you.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

In most cases you will need to be 18.

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Specializes in NICU.

Hi there! I did the same thing basically. I graduated college first actually with my associates (69 credits) and then received my HS diploma. I applied for Nursing school while in HS and got in! I was barely 19 when I entered my BSN program and I'm graduating this December. I had the same exact worries because when I did apply I was only 18 and figured they'd look down upon it. However I really wouldn't worry about it, it looks really good what has been accomplished. Don't stress to much about it, you've got it :)

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Well, as Esme said, there IS something to consider. A BIG something. I have never heard of a nursing program that would allow a minor into a clinical setting; 18 is the minimum age for responsible consent and the minimum age that I believe ANY school would allow you to start clinical rotations.

What age will you be at the time you expect to enroll in the nursing program? If it's under 18....you'd better clear that with the school first. And perhaps expect to take other courses until you are of age.

If you will be at least 18, you won't have a problem :)

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Dialysis.

Wow! You are a very motivated and I suspect very busy person!!! It sounds like you are on a great path to reach your goals. As long as you are at least 18 years old by the time you enter the nursing program I don't foresee any problems. You sound like a student that will certainly excel.

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Specializes in EDUCATION;HOMECARE;MATERNAL-CHILD; PSYCH.

AMAZING!!Good job!! It will be great to have you in the profession. Speak to your guidance counselor. I am sure she/he will be able to assist you.

Congrats on your achievement.

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Specializes in PACU.

You sound like me :) I graduated high school with a full year of college credits (30 credits). I entirely skipped my freshman year of college!

I don't see it being an issue, especially if the grades are competitive and you are at least 18 when you enter the clinical portion of the program.

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You sound like me :) I graduated high school with a full year of college credits (30 credits). I entirely skipped my freshman year of college!

My son thought that would be the caes for him, as well. He's graduating with 28 college credits, BUT the college he will be going to can afford to be selective enough as to allow transfer of exactly ONE course (3-4 credits only)!! He needed all those advanced courses in order to be competitive in application to the school, but bottom line is he can't use any of it toward the degree. Seemed to be a common theme, actually, for many top schools --they don't need to take those credits on board. :( OTOH, it isn't a nursing program.....oh well.

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

I worked with someone like that She has been a nurse for 8 years and has her ANP before 30.

Congrats!!

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What a great start to your career! My advice is call the school and meet with the admissions staff/ nursing dept staff. They can tell you what their requirements are. Good luck!

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Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.

My state allows underage people to do clinicals. The just require you to be at least 18 to be licensed as an RN. I know lots of other states will also allow minors to do clinicals. There are still a fair number of LPN programs based in high schools.

I have precepted two new grad RNs who were just 18 years old, plenty who were 19. New RNs age 20-22 don't even raise an eyebrow around here.

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