Straight out of highschool vs doing one year of prereqs

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Hello,

I was wondering which is the more smarter choice to do, is it a good idea to go straight out of highschool into the nursing program (some universities offer it) or do the one year of prereqs (so university courses like math, bio etc.) then the 3 year fast paced nursing program?

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Specializes in Emergency Medicine.

I don't know of any 3 year fast paced courses? I mean I've been out of school for awhile so I don't know what's out there now. I went to college right out of HS for my BSN- if that is your end goal why break it up? Most four year college programs include the classes you need like sciences and math. Have you actually looked into any programs and what they require of you? How are your grades in HS? No one here can tell you what is best for you because we don't know you or your history.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

If you have found a college or university that will grant you admission into their nursing program directly out of high school, this seems like a worthy option.

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My grades in high school are at high 80-90's. I live in British Colombia, Canada and some colleges like Langara and Douglas college offer 3 year fast paced nursing program with no summer breaks etc but one of the requirements is to already have 18 university credits.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
My grades in high school are at high 80-90's. I live in British Colombia, Canada
Your thread has been moved to our Canadian Nursing Programs forum to elicit targeted feedback from those who are more familiar with nursing education in Canada.
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Interesting I myself have never heard of a 3 year fast paced program either and I'm having the same problems as you trying to figure out which is the smarter choice for me in Ontario. If I had high 80-90's I wouldn't have a problem getting into Nursing I'm not sure if it's the same there as it is here but you can apply to 5 different schools I say apply for pre-health and Nursing and if you can get into the exact program you want I'd accept that offer.

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I'm hoping to go straight in, no worries about if your credits will transfer then - some schools are fussy.

Sounds like you can get in with your average.

Here in NS the regular programs are now 3 years with no breaks. Accelerated with previous credit is 2 years with no breaks!

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There's few programs in BC that offer direct entry from high school, and in the lower mainland the only direct entry option is Kwantlen. If you're planning on living in the lower mainland, I believe your best decision would be to complete pre-requisites for programs such as Langara and Douglas and then apply. However, if you're willing to go to the Okanagan, UBCO has a strong nursing program that allows for direct entry from high school, and from what I have heard, your average should be enough.

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Thank You, Im still deciding wether i should move up north or not. Based on expenses and how I dont even know how to cook I might just stay here in the Lower Mainland and go to Langara. Kwantlen is just too competitve I heard

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