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Prerequisites FAQ's
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What are the prerequisites for the program?
A printable list of prerequisites for the Regular, Accelerated, and RN-BSN tracks can be found under Nursing Degree Programs.
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Do I have to complete all of my prerequisites before I apply to the BSN program?
Students applying to the Regular and/or Part-Time track may have no more than 12 credit hours pending completion for the Spring semester entry.
Students applying to the Regular, Part-Time, and/or Accelerated track may have no more than 16 credit hours pending completion for the Fall semester entry.
Students who have more credits would have to wait to apply.
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Can I take online courses?
There are a number of prerequisite courses that students can take online, that may include (e.g., CH 203, PSY 101, PSY 201, ENG 102, NURS 122, NUTR 223, PSY 210). For other courses available online, refer to the class schedule. Once admitted to the School of Nursing, all classes for the Nursing regular track and part-time track are classroom only. Classes for the accelerated track may be a combination of online and classroom. All RN-BSN classes are online.
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Is there a time limit on any of the prerequisite courses?
Yes. For the regular and accelerated BSN tracks, the biological science courses, BIOL 223 (Anatomy and Physiology I), BIOL 224 (Anatomy and Physiology II) and BIOL 251 (Microbiology) must be completed within seven (7) years from the term of admission to the School of Nursing (e.g., if BIOL 251 was completed Fall 2001 and the applicant is applying for Fall 2009, there has been a time frame of eight years). The applicant can either repeat the course or complete a challenge process to waive the policy.
There is no time limit on any prerequisite courses for the RN-BSN track.
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Can applicants take any of the nursing courses before they have been accepted into the program?
No. However, there are prerequisite nursing courses for the Regular, Part-Time, and Accelerated tracks:
NURS 122- Medical Terminology
NURS 337 - Pathophysiology
There are several electives that students may take prior to beginning their degree track:
NURS 100 - Exploring the Nursing Profession
NURS 310 - Cultural Issues in Health Care
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