Published Apr 1, 2015
FutureNurse305
27 Posts
Hi everyone I'm new here I goal is to be a nurse so bad. I just wanted to know what prerequisites classes do your school asks of you.
I'm attending a community college to get my associates for now.
My school requires 2.5 gpa chemistry or micro psychology allied health intro to health care delivery English 1 bio A&P and intro to nursing. Then you can take the TEAS test and be place on the waiting list wait time us 2 to 3 semesters.
dorkypanda
671 Posts
Some programs have different prereqs
Common ones are micro, physio, anatomy, English, intro chem, math, psychology,
Some programs don't do waiting list, they may go by lottery point system. Mine did.
The teas test must be within passing or above otherwise , you must wait 2-3 years to apply again if the teas test wasn't passing first time around.
Try to do well on prereq courses the first time you take it. Take it seriously. Some programs can be strict with repeats and how many times it was taken.
As for the teas I was recommended to take it after having micro, physio and anatomy. I've heard of some taking the teas without completing those 3 but maybe they know stuff. If you're not in a rush I suggest you to take it with having exposure of the material.
TheCommuter, BSN, RN
102 Articles; 27,612 Posts
LVN program, private nonprofit school, 2004 - no prerequisites needed. Applicants needed a high school diploma or GED and a passing score on the TABE entrance exam.
LPN-to-ASN bridge program, private for-profit school, 2009 - no prerequisites needed. Applicants needed an active LPN license and a passing score on the NET test, which was the entrance exam used by that particular school back then. However, previous community college coursework was accepted for transfer credit, leaving me with three corequisite courses to take at this school.
Online RN-to-BSN program, 2014 - I needed biochemistry and statistics. I was allowed to take them as corequisite courses alongside the nursing coursework.
Overall I've taken A&P I and II, English comp I and II, introductory psychology, sociology, human growth & development, theater appreciation, speech, micro, two nutrition courses, American literature, and a whole host of other courses I do not remember.
TooManyCats, ASN, BSN
80 Posts
My school is on a points system, which is nice because there's no wait list, but awful because if your points are low sometimes there's nothing you can do about it.
They *require* Anatomy and Physiology I, Intro to Psych, and English Comp to apply.
I've taken A&P I and II, Into to Psych, Into to Sociology, English Comp, College Algebra, Chemistry, Interpersonal Communications, Med Law and Ethics, Medical Terminology, and I'll need another chemistry course, Advanced Physiology, and Public Speaking, in addition to my nursing courses, before I graduate.
Ayanna93, BSN
39 Posts
I currently go to a Community College in NJ and they require me to have the classes listed below.
After I complete these classes I can transfer to a nursing program to my liking. BUT,
GOOD thing is Rutgers has a program at our Community college where we can obtain a Rutgers degree (bsn) after we obtain our associates degree first. So that's cool.
But most nursing school in NJ or PA area requires you to have at least a C or better in all classes and a minumum GPA of 3.0, (3.3 at some schools)
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[TD]21:355:101 English Composition[/TD]
[TD]ENG 101[/TD]
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[TD]21:355:102 English Composition[/TD]
[TD]ENG 102[/TD]
[TD]21:120:141 Anatomy and Physiology I[/TD]
[TD]BIO 211[/TD]
[TD]21:120:142 Anatomy and Physiology II[/TD]
[TD]BIO 212[/TD]
[TD]21:920:201 Introduction to Sociology[/TD]
[TD]SOC 101[/TD]
[TD]25:705:233 Human Interactive Processes[/TD]
[TD]SPE 211[/TD]
[TD]25:705:229 Life Span: A Holistic Approach[/TD]
[TD]PSY 109[/TD]
[TD]21:120:235 Microbiology[/TD]
[TD]BIO 221[/TD]
[TD]21:160:108 Organic Biochemistry
21:160:110 World of Chemistry Laboratory[/TD]
[TD]CHM 101+102[/TD]
[TD]Nutrition Requirement[/TD]
[TD]FNS 130[/TD]
[TD]Statistics Requirement[/TD]
[TD]MTH 111+112[/TD]
[TD]History Elective[/TD]
[TD]HIS 101[/TD]
[TD]Humanities Elective[/TD]
[TD]PHL 232[/TD]
[TD]Cultural Studies Elective[/TD]
[TD]ANT 101[/TD]
[TD]Literature Elective[/TD]
[TD]ENG 271, 281[/TD]
[TD]General Elective[/TD]
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misscurls
52 Posts
Well I have needed: Statistics, oral communication (speech), a transferable english class, chemistry, anatomy, physiology and microbiology. Some schools require psychology, nutrition, etc. Take the TEAS test before you apply to schools, I believe scores are only applicable for 100 days. Good luck.