Should I take Pre-Req when they are not required?

[angieleelee]

Hello I plan on aplying for fall 08 LPN program at a privite college near me. Now they have no prereqs. How you get in is based on a point system, certifiactes obtained, Net test, employmemt in healthcare, and classes taken. From what Im told around 250 people apply every year about 50 get in. Im was thinking of taking AP or Nutrition at a community college. Im worried about all the information you take on. Will it really help me? Will I retain that information when it comes to the program? Any ideas?

Im curently a CNA working at a assisted living facility. By that time I will have a year in healthcare too.

[caliotter3]

If they give points for classes, then taking prereqs for nursing would help you to get into the school. At any rate, these classes will probably be needed should you decide to continue your education, so you will not be hurting yourself by taking them now. Just be aware that most nursing schools place a time limit on their science prereqs. While you are at it, you might want to start taking the gen ed classes, like English and other classes necessary to get an associates or bachelors degree. There's no time like the present to get started on your future. Good luck.

[angieleelee]

Thanks, Well I have thought of that. But I was told that classes stay good only for 5 years. I think it will be longer than that before I go onto RN. I need my Kiddos to be older. I would hate to take courses only to have them wasted.

[caliotter3]

It's only the science classes that have the 5 year time limit. Once you have taken English or US History, that is it. Never again.

[Wsmith16, ADN, BSN]

I would at the very least take AP 1 & 2. THese cedits are easily transferrable & it will lighten your case load once you are in the program, allowing you to focus on teh nursing courses.

[angieleelee]

Thats some good information guys! Thanks alot, that is great to know about the science classes.

[Batman24]

FYI-AP I and II, Microbiology, Chemistry, etc. all expire within 8 years. If you plan on waiting that long to become a RN wait to take these classes. Get a list of pre-reqs from the school you plan to attend and let them know you will be a LPN when you apply. They will be able to tell you the pre-reqs you will need. Good luck!!

[Dublin37]

no, i didn't and wouldn't. you've got enough to do:cool:

[psalm, RN]

You said a private college? Make sure the credits are transferable!! Some private colleges don't transfer to state or other private colleges. Make sure before you invest $$ and time.