Wanting to be an RN but I don't have 4U maths or sciences?

xokw, BSN, RN · Sep 3, 2014

Here is the situation I am facing. I'm considering becoming an RN, but I was an idiot in grade 12 and decided I didn't need any math or sciences (I wanted to go into humanities...stupid). I do have 3U functions, 3U bio and 3U chem though, so at least I don't have to start from scratch. Anyway, I suppose at this point I'm faced with two options: do a pre health course, or get my 4U courses from ILC. I'm a bit nervous though because I've heard from a lot of people that pre health is a scam and you can't actually get into a BScN with it. But then again, I'm worried that some colleges won't accept credits from ILC. Even if they did, they'd certainly take a student who got all their courses in high school over me, wouldn't they?
So I'm kind of at a loss for what to do. Anyone ever been in my position and managed to find success? Anyone have suggestions? I am in Ontario, by the way.
Thanks for any help you can offer.

1) prehealth does help gain entrance into collaborative BScN programs (at a college) IF you've never studied at a university before.

2) ILC credits are acceptable and the colleges don't give preference over highschool vs ILC.

ls92 · Sep 4, 2014

ILC credits are acceptable. I got accepted to both brock and now mohawk with them. I didn't take science classes after grade 10 and I went straight to grade 12 courses for ILC. I did booklets, elearn, in class adult school etc. I also upgraded my english and math this way.

planetoi · Sep 4, 2014

That makes me feel a lot better, thanks :) I think I'd like to go with the ILC route because it's just soooo much cheaper. Plus I have a whole year and not really much to occupy me.

toronto_nurse · Sep 4, 2014

ILC courses are a great way to get missing prerequisite courses since they are independent learning but they take discipline. Another option is to take night classes or through adult day school. I had a few friends (at least 4) who took missing high school science credits through ILC to get into BScN and they were accepted.

edimo · Sep 4, 2014

When I was in high school, I took only the needed math and science requirements and didn't pursue it further and didn't think I would need it for the area I wanted to get into. Fast forward a few years and guess what...I wanted a change and wanted to pursue a nursing career. So I went back and did night school. I thought it would be awkward but it wasn't since the class was very diverse in terms of ages and whatnot. I think you'll have no problem with ILC or night class and it's probably way cheaper than doing a pre-health course. And I doubt that preference is given to high school; as long as the marks are there and hey, your life experience may even be an asset since you really know what you want to do now.

Good luck with everything!

planetoi · Sep 4, 2014

Thanks for the advice! I've been trying to find night school classes but so far the only one I've found in my area isn't exactly what I'm looking for...the only relevant 4U course is offers is like Data Management or something like that. So it looks like I'm probably going to go with ILC, but I appreciate the advice! It makes me feel a lot better that people have been able to get into college/university with ILC credits :)