What is a pre-nursing program ?

[congee1212]

Hi :)

I just want to know what does pre-nursing program teaches?

And how is it helpful for me to apply for BSCN?

Thanks:heartbeat

[JROregon, ASN, BSN, RN]

Not sure there is a "pre-nursing" program but most people who want to become RNs take pre-nursing classes that are required before entering a nursing program. I suppose there are universities that allow you to take nursing concurrently with these normally pre-requisite classes but I doubt it would be beneficial. Normally, you need anatomy and physiology classes, microbiology, biology or chemistry. My school required nutrition, developmental psych. In order to get into these pre-nursing classed, you might need to take several math, reading and writing classes or show competency in higher levels of math and writing. Pre-nursing classes can be taken at a local community college for less money than a university.... also, class sizes are smaller and instructors are more approachable.

[congee1212]

thank you for the reply :) it's very helpful

[RLtinker, LPN]

Pre-nursing are classes you have to take before you can enter a nursing program. Most programs are competitive where they only let in so many students, at least here in the US it is. I am assuming since you said BSCN you are in Canada. I don't know how similar the requirements are between a US BSN and a Canada BSCN so you may need to do some research.