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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What courses should I take first?

  2. What courses do I need to get into nursing?

  3. Do I need to take micro before applying?

  4. Do I have to take Math?

  5. Do I need to complete the general education requirements before I apply to nursing?

  6. When do I apply?


Question: What courses should I take first?

Answer: You need to complete BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL 2020/2021 (with a grade of "C" or better), and all required developmental education courses. You must also complete computer competency during first 30 hours of coursework and before applying to nursing.


Question: What courses do I need to get into nursing?

Answer: You must 1) complete BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL 2020/2021 (with a grade of "C" or better in all science courses)  2) complete all required developmental education courses 3) complete computer competency.  For career mobility students classes must be completed by end of January. Students applying for Fall clinical admission will be ranked on classes completed by end of spring semester.


Question: Do I need to take micro before applying?

Answer: No, microbiology BIOL 2510 must be completed before the beginning of the third semester of clinical nursing.  When 2510 is taken, a grade of "C" or better must by achieved for admission or progression in clinical nursing.


Question: Do I need to take Math?

Answer: Yes, effective Fall 2004,  nursing majors must complete MATH 1530.


Question: Do I need to complete the general education requirements before I apply to nursing?

Answer: No, the only required courses are BIOL 2010/2011, BIOL 2020/2021 and completion of the computer competency. After completing these courses, you certainly are encouraged to begin taking the required general education courses.


Question: When do I apply?

Answer: The application, which can be obtained from the Health Programs Office Tech 104, should be filed no later than January 31of the year the student elects to participate in the selection process for the fall semester nursing class.

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