How do people complete ADN prerequisites in only one year?

MeMyself-n-I · Feb 20, 2017

I took Biology and Human Anatomy/Physiology plus the corresponding labs the same semester. two semesters and that was it. I suppose schools differ in rules. Psychology, public speaking, English all together. not too hard to knock out prereqs

Skippy97 · Feb 20, 2017

I took Biology and Human Anatomy/Physiology plus the corresponding labs the same semester. two semesters and that was it. I suppose schools differ in rules. Psychology, public speaking, English all together. not too hard to knock out prereqs

how did you take biology and A&P1 together if you don't mind me asking? Is this not considered a prerequisite to A&P1 at your school?

And did you take those extras that you mentioned at the end together with sciences/maths?

Thank ni you for the reply.

MeMyself-n-I · Feb 20, 2017

different schools, different rules. I took these back in like '91. at a community college. I had to take pre-algebra, but that was my choice, not required, cause I wasn't ready for College Algebra. At that time I had premed in mind, not nursing. I was trying more to get all the core classes completed, cause I was unsure of a major. But yes, I know some classes have prereq. before you can enroll. I only know I took the two at once. Biology 101/ Human Anatomy and Physilogy 210 ( something like that, then Biology 102/ H A&P 211. I do believe Chemistry required Algebra, Physics too.

As far as ADN goes, I dont know. I begin school for LPN soon. Hopefully can tackle BSN down the road.

crazydoglady89 · Feb 20, 2017

Yep, different schools, different rules.

My first degree was non-science, so I went into pre-req sciences without any, well, pre-reqs! I was able to take A&P1 and Micro without any previous science courses. I actually took human bio as my elective.

Alexander the Great, ADN, RN · Feb 20, 2017

I took all of my co-reqs in one year. I had to go to school full-time (9 credit hours) in the summer to accomplish that though. I did not have to take intro to biology or anything before registering for A&P1, so that helped. I did end up having to take A&P2 and Microbiology in the same semester though- which was brutal. Talk to a counselor at your school and see if there is a possible way for you to complete everything in a year or the fastest path possible without overwhelming yourself.

Good luck!

FutureNurseInfo · Feb 21, 2017

At my school if you are a second degree student (you have already completed a bachelor's in any field, except for nursing, of course) you can take higher level sciences without having taken their pre-reqs. For example, I will be taking A&P 1, 2, without having taken BIOL100. The only two pre-reqs/co-reqs I need for those courses are general chem and orgo.

Skippy97 · Feb 21, 2017

It seems like you need to have had some experience taking classes in college/ a degree, I am new to college so I guess that makes sense, I finished high school in 2016 and took a gap year to travel. I'm pretty bummed, going to a university normally doesn't require you to take the intro, then the general, and then the actual science class you need. But CC in my area, all requires it, unfortunately I may be looking at 2-3 years, if I take all my science classes separate from eachother and all.

verene, MSN · Feb 21, 2017

Some schools have fewer pre-reqs to the pre-reqs. Some students come in with college credits already, be it through AP or IB courses in high school, or having already done some time in college at some point in their lives. Another option is placement tests. If I'd started math at my CC at the entry level it would have taken me over a year to get to statistics. As it was, I was able to take a placement exam and place directly into the statistics course I needed. Some programs allow use of the CLEP exam for college credit as well. If you are a strong independent learner, or already very familiar with the subject this can be a way to quickly gain some credits.

Avareemama · Feb 22, 2017

You only know the admissions if you actually go speak to someone and tell them your goals. Like a previous poster said, I tested for math placement. Once I did the developmental class I was open to begin my sciences. I know at my CC people will take microbiology and ap2 together. Both having labs that's 8 credits alone! I worked and am a parent so I couldn't load my schedule. It worked much better to take my time,attend every single class, do my homework and earn my Bs. Yes I shot for As but at the end of the day 3.0 minimum is minimum and I slayed the entrance exam.

SopranoKris, MSN, RN, NP · Feb 22, 2017

If you were strong in biology in high school, you could always try to CLEP introductory biology.

jess.mont, ADN, RN · Feb 22, 2017

Many people in my classes struggled if they hadn't taken any sciences before A&P - or if it had been a long time since they had. The pre-reqs are there for a reason. I'm not saying a motivated student can't manage it, but you will do so much better if you're prepared.