Which are the most common prerequisite for nursing education

[007Bonita]

I'm a single mom and I work as Assistant Teacher in a Child Care Center but what I make is not enough to support my daughter and myself, that's why I want to go back to college. Since I was pregnant I always wanted to become a nurse, but I didn't follow that dream because I felt that my English wasn't good enough (my first language is

Spanish).

I'm 22 years old and now I'm thinking to go for nursing.....Which are the most common prerequisites for nursing? And How long does it usually take to get the associate in nursing?

Thank You!

[OhRN25]

Hello! I am hoping I will be able to help you with some of your questions. I am currently a RN with an Associate Degree. Some of the prerequisites I took for nursing were algebra, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, speech, English comp, nutrition, psychology, and sociology. I worked full time, paying my way through college, so I took my prerequisites before I took any of the nursing classes. This allowed me to do better in my classes. I personally think it would have been impossible to do well in any of my nursing classes had I taken the prerequisites at the same time. It took me 3 semesters to complete my prerequisite courses. It took an additional two years to complete all of my nursing classes, during which I continued to work full time (normal program length). Nursing programs are definitely challenging, but do not be discouraged if your heart is set on this career path. I wish you luck and hope you follow your dreams! You CAN succeed :)

[LoriRNCM, ADN, ASN, RN]

Pre reqs vary by school a little bit. You should speak to an adviser at the school you wish to attend to be sure what you need. My school doesn't require microbiology, and you can't even be considered for the nursing program until your pre reqs are done. Then you can start on co reqs (which are courses that are required which you can take before or during the program). I took all pre reqs then when I didn't get in the program, I started on co reqs. Then I got in the program, so now all my courses except the core NUR courses are done, which will make nursing school so much easier when I start in a couple weeks. Still hardly a walk in the park, but I am glad I got those out of the way. Good luck!

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

Good day, 007Bonita:

The length of time varies from student to student as there are no time requirements for when you complete the prerequisites. If you push (including taking summer courses) you can probably do the prerequisites in one calendar year. If you have to pace yourself (which is perfectly ok), it could take two or more years.

Once you get into an AD or diploma based RN program, if it is a full time program, then two years until you graduate. If it is part time, generally it is three years until you graduate.

As previously shared, the specific prerequisites vary from school to school. In terms of common grounds, I think almost all RN programs require anatomy and physiology 1 and 2; most require those two courses to be taken from the same school.

You can realize your dreams; you can do it. Go for it.

Thank you.

[THELIVINGWORST, ASN, RN]

After a lot of research, most schools require: Eng 101, math, com 101, poli sci, eng 102, micro, bio 189, and A&P 1 and 2.

[phuretrotr]

Look at the nursing schools websites that you wish to apply and attend. Most, if not all, have what they require on their website so you don't have to guess on what to take. By the way, your written English is very good! :)