Nursing prerequsites

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Hello! I am a high

school senior, I currently go to Corbin High School and Im taking over 6

college level classes. Some of the classes im taking pertain to required

nursing prerequisites. I'm taking dual credit basic psychology, Introduction to

Sociology, Health and Wellness as well as College Algebra and College

Chemistry. I was going to sign up for the classes they have at the high school

that go toward getting your CNA however I wont be 18 by graduation so I cant do

the program at my high school. I am taking Anatomy and Physiology (we don't

have dual credit at my school), Medical Terminology, and CPR and first aid. My junior year I also took ap English, ap biology, and ap us history. I passed my history but not sure about English or biology yet. My plan is to get my CNA after I graduate and turn 18 and before I go to college, then go to a 2 year college and work at a nursing home while I get my RN. After that I want to work at a hospital while getting my BSN online. Any suggestions for really good colleges in Oregon/ New England. Is there anything wrong with my plan? Sorry its so long. :) Hope to hear from people.

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I think it sounds really good. There's nothing wrong with having a plan set in motion for your future goals. Because I personally got down what I want to do with my life in the next 10 years or so. We may not always get what we want but at least you know how you want it.

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Also have you looked into Oregon State University? I heard that it's one of the most affordable universities in your state with a good nursing program.

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Yes, I think the one in Portalnd. However ive heard its really hard to get into :(\

Thank you so much Im not really sure my mom doesn't like that I want to go to a community college she wants me to get my rn then start working to get my bachelors part time. I just don't know how that works If you go to a 4 year college because you would be working full time to get your bachelors after you get your rn wont you?

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Specializes in Behavioral Health.

Hi. I'm from Oregon. The three schools in the Portland area that seem the most popular are:

PCC associates,

Linfield College BSN, and

OHSU BSN.

If you're planning to work in the Portland area you should know that all three major hospital systems (OHSU, Legacy, and Providence) either strongly prefer or require a BSN. One small hospital (Adventist) hires ADNs, but prefers BSNs. If you're looking to work outside of Portland I can't tell you anything about the job market. :)

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Thanks for replying I think that since im a bit young and I have a while that I will go ahead and go straight for my bsn, :)

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