Interested in becoming an RN

[finise]

Im interested in becoming an RN, I've been an CNA for 4 years and I went to the community college to apply and took the admissions test for the college. I did Okay in the english but I have to take Math. So they gave me Math 004 with a lab. I was just wondering about the other classes he gave me. College experience, Human services, General science with a lab that he said I need since I havent had science in the past 4 years, and develop. reading. Does it seem like Im going in the right direction? When do I take some of the pre Reqs? Do you have to have all the Pre reqs done before you can apply to the nursing program or to take the NET? Can someone please let me know what they think about this matter?

[stressgal, RN]

Congratulations on taking the first step!

I'm assuming "he" is an advisor that set up your schedule. Hopefully he has set you in the right direction. Many of the questions you asked should be directed to the advisor. Each program differs a bit. Also ask him what the addmission reqs are for the nursing program. You can also ask for a course of study, may even be able to get it from your CC web page if they have one. This will list all of the courses required for the degree you are seeking. Then if you look at course descriptions you can figure out what courses you will need. Good luck!

[brwnngj]

Best person to talk to is the Dean of Nursing at your school. I am learning through AllNurses that requirements for each school is different.

At my school it is recommended that you have your prereqs finished before taking the TEAS, However that is only a recommendation. I took the TEAS without having anything out of the way just so I could get on the list sooner.

At my school the prereqs must be completed before entering the program, however you can still be taking the CoReqs while taking the nursing classes. This is not recommended, but many of the people in my class have to keep full time status in order to receive financial aid to cover everything so for them it works better to not have everything completed.