kcinamon

Hello, I recently started researching nursing programs and am hoping to make the career change into nursing as soon as possible. A little background on me- I have two previous bachelor degrees in Molecular/Cellular Biology as well as Psychology. Because of the past degrees, I have some pre reqs already completed (chemistry, statistics, math, english, intro to psych). I also completed the microbiology lecture but never took the lab. However, when I spoke to GCU over the phone, they suggested that I would need to retake it since I earned a C in the lecture. So right now, it looks like I am looking at taking A&P 1 and 2, human pathophysio, socio and micro. GCU also requires a developmental psych class, of which, I never took, but I do hold a psychology degree and they are unsure if I could replace that class with another that I took. I was discouraged when talking to GCU because they told me that since I would be transferring my classes to them, they expect a GPA above a 3.8. Right now I think I have a GPA of 3.4 in the pre reqs I completed, but I still have quite a few more classes to complete. I started looking at the CEP program and from my understanding I think I only need to complete A&P 1 to get in the nursing pool, and from then continue to take classes to meet the requirements of the designated CEP school I would like. I was wondering how competitive this program is? For instance, if one was to meet all the pre reqs with the GPA requirement, would you more than likely get in? Also, I saw there was an ADN to MSN program with GCU CEP, and it is designed for people with a bachelors degree in another field. Is anyone looking into this progrm?? From my understanding it is new and spring 2015 will be the first cohort. This program sounds the best to me, as it would give me the opportunity to earn a higher degree than i already have.

I'm kind of in the same boat. I currently have two bachelor degrees in biology and psychology. However, I never took developmental psych, and I don't necessarily want to go back and take it a community college. I have plenty of psych classes completed, so I hope they will be willing to accept another class in place of it. I also completed microbiology at U of A, however, I never took the lab to it! I've been looking at taking the micro lab at a community college, however, it appears they combine the lectures and labs together. I really don't want to retake an entire class just to get the lab credit! Does anyone have suggestions or know of a school that offers the microbiology lab by itself?

Do you know if Rio Salado offers the microbiology lab portion by itself? I already have the microbiology lecture credit from my old university, but am now needing to take the lab.

Awesome, I'll definitely do that next time I'm in tucson. I'm not living there right now and am unable to attend the upcoming meeting. However, I emailed someone from the site this morning and am waiting to here back.

What exactly are the pre reqs needed before applying to the nursing program? I am interested in applying to the the program in Tucson, for fall of 2015, but I have not heard much about it. I already have two bachelor's degrees in biology and psychology, but I am assuming I will need to take extra classes like anatomy and physiology before applying. I just need to figure out what other classes I will need to take and the process for applying. Thanks!