Questions on Becoming a RN from a High School Student!

MN-Nurse, ASN, RN · Feb 5, 2012

at a certain college i'm interested in going to doesn't allow freshman into their school of nursing. what would be some classes to take before (hopefully) getting into their school of nursing? are there certain prerequisites?

i would strongly suggest you contact the certain school of nursing you are interested in and asking them about what the prerequisites are to getting into their school of nursing.

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see what i want to do is complete a four-year program and obtain my bsn."

good. a 4 year college can help you with this.

"but do i become a rn before i get my bsn?"

no. not if you got to a four year school.

"i just don't have any clear answers as to what classes i should take the first year in college before i get into the nursing program."

i'm fairly sure the college you have in mind would be happy to share this information with you.

ChrissyRN74 · Feb 5, 2012

I would talk to your HS guidance counselor. They are usually the ones that can point you in the right direction. If that doesn't work go online and look up schools in your area that offer nursing programs. A lot of times they offer open houses through out the year that you can attend and then speak to someone about what you need to do to be admitted. Good luck.

NurseLCoop · Feb 6, 2012

Luckily I was in the same position as you when I was in high school:)

I was a little confused on what I wanted to be in high school, but I didnt lose my cool because I figured that whatever I eventually chose I would willingly excel in it. With that said, during highschool I made sure that I would be fully equipped for any career path. Right now as a sophomore in high school I suggest you take as many AP classes possible; making sure you do well in them at the same time. Those credits you gain if you pass your AP exams are considered college credits. This way, it is even possible that you can go into a nursing program DIRECTLY out of highschool. While also making sure you have some good extracurricular to show that your a well rounded individual. I'm from CT but I know most programs look for:

1. ENG101 3cr hrs

2. CHEM101 4cr hrs

3. Some entrance exam (depending on the state your from)

-Now with the entrance exam, you will need to take it before you even apply, this score is evaluated to determine your admission.

4.School Trnscripts

* This all is usually necessary to enter an ADN prgram.

I know you wish to go the BSN route but if you are fit after highschool with enough AP credits it may save you time and money to gto through an ADN prgrm immediately after highschool and afterwards apply to a Accelearated BSN.

The plus is you'd be able to make money as a ADN RN during school to gain a BSN;)

DarkLotus · Feb 7, 2012

If I could time travel the decade or so that it has been and do it again this is what I would do:

Take the CNA class!

See if your high school has a 'running start' program where you can get high school credit for college courses and take a few pre reqs.

If not still try to take a pre req a term. Things like psychology and english you can take online after school or over the summer.

I would call the University and see what pre-reqs are needed and try to complete as many of them at community college as possible so that when you apply you are no longer a freshman.

Good luck and good for you to start at it so young!