does the med asst. program count as my pre reqs???

Salamanda NP, MSN, APRN, NP · Mar 14, 2010

That sounds really incorrect to me. I would call someone else at the school and ask. I am pretty sure that you will still have to complete courses like A&P, Microbiology, etc. Also, have you done all of your gen ed classes? Because if you are going for a BSN you absolutely have to have completed those courses too. Good luck.

CaLLaCoDe, BSN, RN · Mar 14, 2010

If the curriculum for your degree included anthropology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, statistics...by all means these courses usually count as prerequisites for nursing school. And yes, I agree with the above poster, check with the nursing department at the school you plan on attending and see if the information that was provided you jives.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Mar 14, 2010

I completed a medical assistant program back in 2000, and my so-called "credits" never transferred to any other allied health program as prerequisite classes. My LVN program did not accept the medical assistant program, and neither did the RN program that I attended.

My advice is to bypass the medical assisting program, especially if it is being offered at a high-priced trade school or business college, since the credits earned at these types of institutions typically will not transfer.

morte, LPN, LVN · Mar 14, 2010

hi i have a question maybe someone out there can help. i have my C.N.A certificate right now and i started doing my pre reqs for the L.V.N program but everyone told me tht it would just be a waste of time and i should just go for R.N i went to s.j.v.c and they said tht if i did theyre 14 month addmin med asst program that would giv me my associate in science degree and my credits would be transferable for the R.N program and it would count as my pre reqs...does anyone know if that is true?? please help!! :/

if i am reading your post correctly....it seems that an advisor is telling you that if you take this course at this school, they will take those courses as the prereqs for their BSN? is this correct? do check with the Nursing dept, because this doesnt make sense, usually the intensity of the course coverage is higher for Nursing than for MA.

good luck

Maria,NP · Mar 14, 2010

IF being an RN is your goal, definitely bypass the medical assistant course. You will get more valuable experience and have more options as an LPN. There are plenty of LPN-RN programs. An LPN program whether your credits transfer or not, will be more beneficial to you in your quest to become an RN.

My :twocents: : Go to an LPN program at a community college that also offers RN associates degree.

Try to get into the RN program while finishing the LPN program, so your wait is less.

Of course, if your situation allows for you to go straight into an RN program, that would be ideal.

:tinkbll:Good Luck to you!

One1, BSN, RN · Mar 14, 2010

Check with some ASN/BSN programs about accepting AAS degree credits. In my experience, AAS (Associate of Applied Science) credits do not count towards Bachelor programs, but this information was not regarding healthcare programs, so maybe it is different there. Choose a few schools you might be interested in attending and then contact their admissions/ advising department directly.

litchi · Mar 14, 2010

I completed a medical assistant program back in 2000, and my so-called "credits" never transferred to any other allied health program as prerequisite classes. My LVN program did not accept the medical assistant program, and neither did the RN program that I attended.
My advice is to bypass the medical assisting program, especially if it is being offered at a high-priced trade school or business college, since the credits earned at these types of institutions typically will not transfer.

I have a friend that did a medical assistant program and the same is true for her. She was required to take some of the same classes that a nursing student has to take, but her credits aren't transferable. If she ever decides to go on to a LPN or RN program, she'll have to take those same classes over again.

I would definitely look into the MA program more thoroughly to make sure that the classes would be accepted later, should you decide to become a RN. I agree with TheCommuter though and think it would be in your best interest to skip the MA program. LPN programs are relatively short (by that, I mean comparable to the length of the MA program) and will better serve you in the future if your ultimate goal is to become a RN. Once you're an LPN, you'll be able to do a LPN-RN bridge program. I don't think you can do that if you're a MA.

Kooky Korky, BSN, RN · Mar 14, 2010

I'm not sure why you think anyone here would know. You're really better off getting it straight from the horse's mouth, that is, ask your intended school what they will and won't accept. Then you'll know for sure.

Good luck.

EbonyBorn2Succeed · Mar 15, 2010

Nope, I'm attending Keiser U. for my associates and none of my MA Pre-reqs transferred over. But you should still speak with an admissions counselor because it just might be Keiser. :twocents: , lol

DirtyBlackSocks · Mar 15, 2010

Only way you'll get a clear answer out of that one is to call up the Nurse counselor for whichever school you plan on attending and verifying it from them, in writing.

Guest 360983 · Mar 15, 2010

You say you want to be an RN because everyone told you that being an LPN is a waste of time. If you want to be an LPN, go for it! You can get your RN later if you decide that's what you want, but there is a need for LPNs.