Should I even apply? Haven't taken A&P 1 or 2

denise067 · Aug 16, 2015

I got in without Micro; however, I do not recommend doing that because the nursing program alone is difficult to get through. Adding Micro only adds more fuel to the fire. Also, different school have different requirements. Some schools will not allow you to apply to the program without having first completed Microbiology. I would finish all three sciences before applying to the program.

Miss Infermiera2b, BSN, RN · Aug 16, 2015

I definitely wouldn't bother applying. First of all, it dramatically lowers your chances of acceptance. Secondly, you do yourself a disservice by attempting nursing courses without a thorough enough understanding of A&P.

littlemissie · Aug 16, 2015

I will complete the classes before attending nursing school, I just won't have them done by applying to nursing school.

hstutz86 · Aug 16, 2015

take the courses before applying- you mentioned your gpa score is lower 3.0's . Take the courses and aim for A's -increase your gpa score then apply.. I would imagine that having these courses done before nursing school would be easier, than taking them in nursing school?!

Horseshoe, BSN, RN · Aug 16, 2015

I have three pre-reqs left out of all 60 credits, and they're the most important ones...A&P1 and 2 and microbiology. Idk how admins will look at this since my GPA isn't all that great (lower 3.0's). Is it worth applying? or should i wait until after? I would of course take the classes before attending because that is a rule..anyone ever got in while missing these?

I'm surprised you could even apply without having these classes, but since you can, I guess I would want to know if your "competition" for admittance into the program would also be lacking these three classes. If everyone is missing these critical classes, then I guess it doesn't matter. If your peers already have taken these and have made As in them to boot, seems like you are just shooting yourself in the foot.

VicChic20 · Aug 16, 2015

I strongly feel that you should take the A&P and Microbiology before applying. These three sciences are important for a reason and that's why they should be taken before getting into any nursing school. It is like setting up your knowledge foundation and having a comfortable idea of the concepts.

littlemissie · Aug 16, 2015

I'll talk to my advisor, and I'll take it from there ! Thanks to the sincere answers.

LovelyLocs, ASN, BSN, RN · Aug 17, 2015

Applying shouldn't be an issue, you will either get into the program or you won't. I would only be concerned if you not getting accepted somehow negatively affects a future application, which would be very unusual imo.

Best wishes!

NurslingNicole · Aug 17, 2015

When applying to my nursing program, they award applicants points for classes that they have completed based on the grade in those classes and whether they passed the first time or had to retake. The science classes had a higher point value than some of the other prerequisite classes, so passing these classes and earning good grades in them gave you more points toward your application, and therefore a better chance of being admitted. Also, be aware that sometimes retaking certain classes if you failed the first time or if you want to get a better grade can be counted against you. That's why it is important to make sure you pass the first time around. I don't know if that's how the program you want to apply to works, but it's worth looking into. If I were you, I would get the prerequisites out of the way first and then apply, even if that means waiting awhile before starting nursing school. This actually saved me because I ended up needing several added prerequisites and was able to complete them before starting the program with no penalty. Waiting the extra time was kind of like a buffer and allowed me to make sure everything was done before starting in September.

Satori77, ADN · Aug 18, 2015

The schools in my area require those three classes before you can even apply. None of the classes can be in progress either. Even if you can apply now, I would wait. I think the chances of them accepting you with a lower GPA and without those three sciences is slim at best.