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Is there any way to get pre reqs done your senior year in online school?
I want to go to college right after graduating high school for a registered nurse and im wondering if theres any online schooling websites that offer high school classes that give you credit for pre reqs needed to become a rn?
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Michelle’s Answer
Hello, Clarissa !
In order to know exactly if you can take your Nursing Program prerequisites from online course websites you would need to know the college you will be attending as well as what and what type of websites you want to take the prerequisites at, but you didn't mention any of this, so I will be straight forward in a generalized way. No. You should not take "online high school classes" Nursing prerequisites from an online course website and expect that your college or University will accept it as college credit or the fulfillment of the requirement.
Nursing is a pretty serious career and the sooner you interact in person with nursing and science professionals, work with other nursing or science students, the better. This is done after you graduate high school and enroll in college. Some of the Nursing prerequisites may entail projects, practicums or Lab Work that you will need supervision and oversight for and cannot be effective or beneficial doing it online, especially from a random website that has random courses. High School classes are not equivalent to College Lower Division or Upper Division Science or Nursing courses. It's perfectly fine to wait until you have your High School Diploma and enroll in college to start.
You didn't mention the name of your intended college. Some colleges and Universities do offer their college courses online, but not for all subjects. First check to see if your intended college offers that, but for a Nursing Program, I doubt many colleges do this. Sometimes online college courses are offered only for students already enrolled, in addition to them taking in person, on site courses. So when asking this question, you need to be very specific, but there's actually no need to rush things before you start college.
You can be an RN with either an Associates Degree or a Bachelors Degree, but you didn't mention which degree you want to attain. You should not take high school level classes to expect a college or University will accept it as equivalent, even if it is an AP high school class, especially for a medical or health care subject. Colleges and Universities have specific requirements as to which courses transfer to their campus. If you go to your intended college's website and see what the Nursing Program for your degree prerequisites are, you may find that the sciences may be Nursing focused, so I would just wait till you finish high school and start college to take any courses for the Nursing Program before entering the Nursing Program. You will not miss out on anything by doing this.
Also keep in mind that the Nursing Prerequisites at a particular college or University are specifically chosen from that same college or University because it prepares you for that colleges' or University's' specific Nursing Program, so most likely, they want you to take the prerequisites at the same college you'll be doing your Nursing Program at.
So, no, my advice is not to do High School courses online for the purpose of fulfilling College Nursing Program prerequisites. It's not done that way. I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
In order to know exactly if you can take your Nursing Program prerequisites from online course websites you would need to know the college you will be attending as well as what and what type of websites you want to take the prerequisites at, but you didn't mention any of this, so I will be straight forward in a generalized way. No. You should not take "online high school classes" Nursing prerequisites from an online course website and expect that your college or University will accept it as college credit or the fulfillment of the requirement.
Nursing is a pretty serious career and the sooner you interact in person with nursing and science professionals, work with other nursing or science students, the better. This is done after you graduate high school and enroll in college. Some of the Nursing prerequisites may entail projects, practicums or Lab Work that you will need supervision and oversight for and cannot be effective or beneficial doing it online, especially from a random website that has random courses. High School classes are not equivalent to College Lower Division or Upper Division Science or Nursing courses. It's perfectly fine to wait until you have your High School Diploma and enroll in college to start.
You didn't mention the name of your intended college. Some colleges and Universities do offer their college courses online, but not for all subjects. First check to see if your intended college offers that, but for a Nursing Program, I doubt many colleges do this. Sometimes online college courses are offered only for students already enrolled, in addition to them taking in person, on site courses. So when asking this question, you need to be very specific, but there's actually no need to rush things before you start college.
You can be an RN with either an Associates Degree or a Bachelors Degree, but you didn't mention which degree you want to attain. You should not take high school level classes to expect a college or University will accept it as equivalent, even if it is an AP high school class, especially for a medical or health care subject. Colleges and Universities have specific requirements as to which courses transfer to their campus. If you go to your intended college's website and see what the Nursing Program for your degree prerequisites are, you may find that the sciences may be Nursing focused, so I would just wait till you finish high school and start college to take any courses for the Nursing Program before entering the Nursing Program. You will not miss out on anything by doing this.
Also keep in mind that the Nursing Prerequisites at a particular college or University are specifically chosen from that same college or University because it prepares you for that colleges' or University's' specific Nursing Program, so most likely, they want you to take the prerequisites at the same college you'll be doing your Nursing Program at.
So, no, my advice is not to do High School courses online for the purpose of fulfilling College Nursing Program prerequisites. It's not done that way. I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
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TRAVIS’s Answer
Hi Clarissa,
Look into taking dual credit or AP courses in high school. Find out what the college credit requirements are for an RN and focus on those. Look into taking the CLEP test as well. It is a test that gives you college credit if you score at least 51% on the tests. Talk to you school counselor about getting college courses completed now while in high school. You will save time and money doing that. Good luck, you will do well.
Look into taking dual credit or AP courses in high school. Find out what the college credit requirements are for an RN and focus on those. Look into taking the CLEP test as well. It is a test that gives you college credit if you score at least 51% on the tests. Talk to you school counselor about getting college courses completed now while in high school. You will save time and money doing that. Good luck, you will do well.
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Richard A. (Tony)’s Answer
Clarissa,
From a purely practical standpoint, it is up to the institution that will confer the ASN or BSN degree as to how much of your pre-institutional academic history can be converted to credits toward a degree. If you have a specific institution in mind, ask THEM about high school Advanced Placement courses that can help reduce your workload, as well as acceptable on-line learning opportunities that work into their Nursing program requirements. pre-qualify coursework in WRITING before putting your time and money into a specific instruction.
ALL BSN degrees ("RN" refers to state licensing, not an undergraduate degrees) require basic math and language coursework as well as research and social environment electives, but doing those in advance may not reduce the calendar time to complete a program. This is because Nursing is also a practical training where the theory and practice are built up over the syllabus, not just stand-alone courses. And they are NOT adjusting the class schedule just because you think you're ready. You're also better off withing a cohort of classmates that are at the same level working together to study and complete assignments.
Keep in mind that learning is the key, not just "punching your ticket" - No one wants a Nurse who doesn't understand how to calculate an infusion rate (yes - nurses have to do that) or doesn't understand the "big words" in the patient care orders (they ARE out there). Learning On-The-Job is not how it works either - RNs are expected to be independent operators able to interpret and carryout orders, as well as evaluate and adjust therapies or call in a consult where there is an indication. Don't rush if it means losing some level of comprehension or competence.
Good Luck -
Tony
From a purely practical standpoint, it is up to the institution that will confer the ASN or BSN degree as to how much of your pre-institutional academic history can be converted to credits toward a degree. If you have a specific institution in mind, ask THEM about high school Advanced Placement courses that can help reduce your workload, as well as acceptable on-line learning opportunities that work into their Nursing program requirements. pre-qualify coursework in WRITING before putting your time and money into a specific instruction.
ALL BSN degrees ("RN" refers to state licensing, not an undergraduate degrees) require basic math and language coursework as well as research and social environment electives, but doing those in advance may not reduce the calendar time to complete a program. This is because Nursing is also a practical training where the theory and practice are built up over the syllabus, not just stand-alone courses. And they are NOT adjusting the class schedule just because you think you're ready. You're also better off withing a cohort of classmates that are at the same level working together to study and complete assignments.
Keep in mind that learning is the key, not just "punching your ticket" - No one wants a Nurse who doesn't understand how to calculate an infusion rate (yes - nurses have to do that) or doesn't understand the "big words" in the patient care orders (they ARE out there). Learning On-The-Job is not how it works either - RNs are expected to be independent operators able to interpret and carryout orders, as well as evaluate and adjust therapies or call in a consult where there is an indication. Don't rush if it means losing some level of comprehension or competence.
Good Luck -
Tony
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Charnelle’s Answer
Hello,
Thank you for your question. I don’t know how old you are but I think you were talking from a middle school student perspective. I know there are some online schools but usually you have to take an exam in order to move on to different grades. If you feel you are intelligent and confident enough to skip some grades talk to your district or online school. I believe previous answers answered your question for high school students. I hope you found this useful. Best of luck in fulfilling your dreams of becoming an RN. Remember, you can do anything you put you mind to.
Sincerely,
CSL
Thank you for your question. I don’t know how old you are but I think you were talking from a middle school student perspective. I know there are some online schools but usually you have to take an exam in order to move on to different grades. If you feel you are intelligent and confident enough to skip some grades talk to your district or online school. I believe previous answers answered your question for high school students. I hope you found this useful. Best of luck in fulfilling your dreams of becoming an RN. Remember, you can do anything you put you mind to.
Sincerely,
CSL
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J’s Answer
Good day,
Most colleges and universities require students to complete general education courses such as English, History, Math, and Art. These courses typically make up the bulk of a student’s freshman year. If you’re pursuing a nursing degree, you may be required to take General Psychology, which often falls under general education. In addition, Developmental Psychology is commonly required for nursing programs, and some schools may require General Psychology as a prerequisite before taking Developmental Psychology. You’ll likely see a similar pattern with science courses—for instance, an Introduction to Biology course may be a prerequisite for more advanced biology classes such as Anatomy and Physiology, which are essential for nursing.
It’s important to research the schools you’re interested in and review their general education and nursing prerequisite requirements. If you're considering a community college or an online school, see which general education and introductory-level courses they offer. Then, check with the school and the nursing programs you want to attend to verify whether they accept general education and prerequisite courses completed elsewhere. For example, find out if they accept Anatomy and Physiology I from a community college.
Completing your general education courses ahead of time can allow you to enter college focused more directly on nursing coursework. I hope this helps as you plan your path toward a nursing degree.
Next Steps
__ Review general education requirements at the colleges/universities you’re interested in.
__Identify nursing program prerequisites (e.g., General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Intro Biology, Anatomy & Physiology).
__Research course offerings at local community colleges or accredited online programs.
__Compare these offerings with the requirements of your target schools.
__Contact admissions or nursing departments to confirm which courses will transfer and fulfill prerequisites.
__Ask if introductory-level courses (e.g., A&P I) from a community college will be accepted.
__Plan to complete general education and prerequisite courses early, if possible.
__Stay organized with a list of completed and planned courses to share with advisors or transfer offices
I hope this helps. I wish you the best.
Most colleges and universities require students to complete general education courses such as English, History, Math, and Art. These courses typically make up the bulk of a student’s freshman year. If you’re pursuing a nursing degree, you may be required to take General Psychology, which often falls under general education. In addition, Developmental Psychology is commonly required for nursing programs, and some schools may require General Psychology as a prerequisite before taking Developmental Psychology. You’ll likely see a similar pattern with science courses—for instance, an Introduction to Biology course may be a prerequisite for more advanced biology classes such as Anatomy and Physiology, which are essential for nursing.
It’s important to research the schools you’re interested in and review their general education and nursing prerequisite requirements. If you're considering a community college or an online school, see which general education and introductory-level courses they offer. Then, check with the school and the nursing programs you want to attend to verify whether they accept general education and prerequisite courses completed elsewhere. For example, find out if they accept Anatomy and Physiology I from a community college.
Completing your general education courses ahead of time can allow you to enter college focused more directly on nursing coursework. I hope this helps as you plan your path toward a nursing degree.
Next Steps
__ Review general education requirements at the colleges/universities you’re interested in.
__Identify nursing program prerequisites (e.g., General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Intro Biology, Anatomy & Physiology).
__Research course offerings at local community colleges or accredited online programs.
__Compare these offerings with the requirements of your target schools.
__Contact admissions or nursing departments to confirm which courses will transfer and fulfill prerequisites.
__Ask if introductory-level courses (e.g., A&P I) from a community college will be accepted.
__Plan to complete general education and prerequisite courses early, if possible.
__Stay organized with a list of completed and planned courses to share with advisors or transfer offices
I hope this helps. I wish you the best.
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Joanne’s Answer
Hey there!
I remember being in your shoes. When I graduated high school, I had finished the first 1.5-2 years of college by taking pre-reqs in my junior and senior years.
First and foremost, check the degree requirements for the degree you would like to receive. This is normally publicly available information online, and if it is not, feel free to call/email them.
Then,
#1 Ask your school's guidance counselor about taking college courses early. At my school, we had a partnership with a local community college and we could 'dual enroll' in classes. So, I sat in my high school senior year English class, but it counted as college credit at the community college, which I could transfer to any university that I went to.
#2 Go to your local community college's website (you can also check out-of-state) to see if there are classes that you can take online. Ask the counselors over there about how credits transfer to other colleges/universities.
#3 See if you can test into higher-level classes or test out of those classes at your university when you accept your admission. This makes it so that you do not need to take those courses and will receive the credit or acknowledgment that you are at that level.
Overall, make sure to keep your high school counselor in the loop as you continue.
Good luck! Cheers~
I remember being in your shoes. When I graduated high school, I had finished the first 1.5-2 years of college by taking pre-reqs in my junior and senior years.
First and foremost, check the degree requirements for the degree you would like to receive. This is normally publicly available information online, and if it is not, feel free to call/email them.
Then,
#1 Ask your school's guidance counselor about taking college courses early. At my school, we had a partnership with a local community college and we could 'dual enroll' in classes. So, I sat in my high school senior year English class, but it counted as college credit at the community college, which I could transfer to any university that I went to.
#2 Go to your local community college's website (you can also check out-of-state) to see if there are classes that you can take online. Ask the counselors over there about how credits transfer to other colleges/universities.
#3 See if you can test into higher-level classes or test out of those classes at your university when you accept your admission. This makes it so that you do not need to take those courses and will receive the credit or acknowledgment that you are at that level.
Overall, make sure to keep your high school counselor in the loop as you continue.
Good luck! Cheers~