How long did it take you to do your prerequisites?

ShannonKelly · Jun 4, 2014

I split up my sciences to just have one each semester (and took English the same semester I took anatomy) so I got them done within 3 semesters.

I saw people trying to take two sciences per semester and personally I didn't feel like overwhelming myself...I wanted to be able to focus on each of them to get the best grade possible.

chartreuse · Jun 5, 2014

I already have a bachelor's but had zero pre-req sciences completed. On top of that, I wasn't sure which type of program I would apply to (PA, direct entry NP, ASN/BSN/MSN) or which school, so I had to take a lot of course just in case. I took 19 hours (4 sciences and psych) last fall, took A&P this spring, and will finish Micro this summer followed immediately by nursing school!

GoodnessFlows · Jun 5, 2014

Pre-reqs = 3 years (I finish next Fall). My first semester back I only took 1 class and then eased into my second semester after that.

From there it has been pretty busy!

_marie_ · Jun 5, 2014

Two years but I have also been taking classes to complete an AS degree. I hope that I am in a better position later down the line for my BSN due to already having my associates degree.

RubySlippers06 · Jun 5, 2014

Three semesters. However, I had been going for 2 years before that but I was double majoring in something else. That gave me all the gen ed requirements. I only needed my science classes, and a few others that were not required in my other two majors. Total time between starting college and starting the nursing program is 4 years. However, I went part time for the first two years and then took this past semester off because we are moving states. I could have started the BSN program here, but nothing would transfer and I didn't want to waste my money.

DemonWings · Jun 5, 2014

5 years, but I had lots of kids while finishing pre-reqs so it slowed me down. And by lots of kids I mean two; sure felt like a lot at the time :)

trishajr824 · Jun 5, 2014

I started college in 2009 in high school (dual courses) taking three classes. When I graduated high school in 2010 I went straight to college in the fall of 2010. I went to school for two years straight. I lost my fin aid in 2012 due to dropping too many classes and at the same time I found out I was pregnant with my first child. So I didn't go back until just this year in the Spring. So I ended up missing a total of 2 years. So in all its taken about 5 years. I wasted a lot of time dropping classes. And I'm not even done. I need 4 more classes which I will take this summer and fall and Ill apply around november for the start of the 2015 SUMMER or FALL class. So in all it will be like a total of 5-6 years

mom2twins9909 · Jun 5, 2014

Fall of 2010 and still going. I did have to retake a few classes though.

RjSmithTec · Jun 5, 2014

3 semesters, so 18 months. There have been numerous times where I've questioned it's worth because of having to go to school for a year and a half before even applying for the program, but I have a feeling it'll be worth it as I just applied to an RN program with a solid application.

goddess9 · Jun 5, 2014

18 months at worst, 12 months at best. Then 2.5 years in nursing school.

tbbtpeach · Jun 5, 2014

It took me 2 semesters to get through all of my pre-reqs.

Fall 2013

- English, Communications, Psychology, Chemistry and A&P1

Spring 2014

- Sociology, Nutrition, Microbiology and A/P2

But, I don't have a husband and children to care for. I don't work during school and I live with my family and commute to school. So, everybody's story is different and ultimately depends your pre-req load.

Never base what your story looks like to what someone else does. The end goal will be the same and you'll still have RN after your name! Good luck!

jnichox2 · Jun 5, 2014

I am pretty sure it is going to take me 3 or 4 years. In my case I plan on applying to a traditional BSN program. To do so I have to fulfill the university general education requirements, and the school of nursing prerequisite requirements. Since I am enrolled usually 12-16 credit hours per semester, I'll probably be at my CC for 3 to 4 years.