Prerequisites and Admission

This page is in progress. Below is what it will cover.

Getting into a nursing program is its own process, with its own prerequisites and its own timeline. This page will walk through it.

What this page will cover

• Typical prerequisite courses, and how they compare with pre-med prerequisites
• GPA expectations and how programs weigh science grades
• Entrance exams that some programs require
• Patient-care or volunteer experience, and what counts
• Applications, essays, interviews and waitlists
• What is different for accelerated and direct-entry programs

Requirements and rules differ by state, school and employer, so always confirm details with the school or licensing board you plan to use.