What Pre-Reqs Should I take at Community College before applying to a Nursing School

MemphisTiger · Mar 4, 2008

Different nursing schools have different pre-req requirments, so the best bet would be go ahead and research which schools you'd be interested in attending, narrow that down to 2-3 and take the required pre-reqs for that school.

For example, one school I'm applying for requires:

A&P I & II

Microbiology

Another one requires:

A&P I & II

Microbiology

Nutrition

And another one:

A&P I & II

Microbiology

Nutrition

Statistics

Pathophysiology

KellasCat · Mar 4, 2008

Definitely research your school, and there will be differences between a BSN program and an ADN program. But all will require A&P I & II and Micro. Also you will need to check into the community college - my cc requires that you pass a department specifies skills test before you are allowed to sign up of A&P I, even if you've take the class before.

Student179 · Mar 5, 2008

If i were you starting in the beginning I would start out as a freshman at a university/college that accepts students into the nursing program their freshman year. However, if you want to go the CC route first - my opinion is to get an associate of science/art because alot of schools waive the gen eds if you have an associates degree. But, be sure to take the essentials such as A&P1 and2, medical terminology(this will help lots!), chemistry.

NAM210 · Mar 5, 2008

Thank you for the replys they are very helpful. I am going to start to look into the nursing schools and see what pre-req's they require. This site is very helpful and I am glad I joined. Thanx :wink2::wink2:

jelorde37 · Mar 5, 2008

the cc i am going to requires: AP1, AP2, micro, and english 1a. also, a chem class is a prereq into aP2 and micro.

9livesRN, BSN, RN · Mar 5, 2008

you can go to your school nursing division and pick up a info pack!

Dream2BANurse · Mar 5, 2008

You are very likely going to have to take A&P I and A&P II. My school also requires college level math and english. Some schools do not require the math though. Maybe you can check the website of the school you are thinking about attending to find out some of the requirements.

Asia53 · Mar 5, 2008

Hello everyone, I am new here and have a question. I have been out of school for the last 13 years and I am attempting to go back and get a nursing degree. I was told the best route would be to attend a Community College and take some courses then apply to a nursing school. What classes do you recommend that I take at the community college? Please help! I know I have a really long road ahead of me and I am willing to follow it to my dream of becoming a nurse. Any suggestions will be helpful and greatly appreciated. Thanx

My school has an orientation meeting once a month for interested people. They tell you what's required, (2 classes are required before you can even make the waiting list), the pre-req's best for Nursing School, etc. You might try calling the Community College Nursing School, they might have something similiar.

The very best to you.

Asia:wink2:

NAM210 · Mar 5, 2008

Thanx again everyone for your responses. I did look into the pre-reqs and there not to bad. It looks like I would have to take Math, English, Human Biology and a Chemistry. Thats not to bad. I better get started right away.:typing I got along road ahead of me. I have been out of school for 13 years and its going to be hard to get back into school mode. LOL!!! But its well worth it. :nuke:

MAmom81 · Mar 5, 2008

Thanx again everyone for your responses. I did look into the pre-reqs and there not to bad. It looks like I would have to take Math, English, Human Biology and a Chemistry. Thats not to bad. I better get started right away.:typing I got along road ahead of me. I have been out of school for 13 years and its going to be hard to get back into school mode. LOL!!! But its well worth it. :nuke:

You are so right it will be worth it, I am in the same sitaution too I have been out of school for 13 years and I want to become an RN. I am taking A&P at ny Community College & I will be taking General Psychology in the summer. I was #85 on my CC LVN wait list & now I am #44 & they have not sent out acceptance letters yet!!!! they will send out acceptance letters in May, I am still so amazed & excited that I moved up 41 spaces already before anyone was accepted, I thought I would moved up after the acceptance letters went out!!!! The lady I talked too in the Health Sciences department said they were anticepating-hope I spelled that right LOL!!! accepting 45 students this Fall 2008!!!! I hope I get in!!!! I am so sorry about the long post I am just so very excited I just found out!!!! Sounds like you are on your way and soon you will be starting Nursing School & all the hard work wl be so worth it:anpom::anpom::anpom::anpom::ancong!::stdnrsrck:!!!! I wish you the best & keep us posted ok!!!!

NAM210 · Mar 5, 2008

Thanx missy120808. Good luck to you too.

I thought going back to school after 13 years would be silly, but everyone I talked to said its never to late to go back. This would be my second career. I am so excited. I cant wait!! It definetly will be a long hard road. We have to stay positive and encourage each and everyone to go for their goals to be a nurse. This message board is so positive and so motivating. We need more compatiant people in this world. Being a nurse will be so rewarding and I am looking so forward to helping and caring for people. Good luck to you!! And Congradulations on your acceptance!!! YAY!!!! :yeah: