What Are the Pre-Requisites to Become a Nurse?

Each college has its own set of nursing prerequisite courses.

Nursing is a rewarding career, but becoming a nurse can be difficult. There are certain prerequisite courses you must take before embarking on a nursing career. Since admission to nursing school is becoming competitive, you will also need to score the best grades possible.

Chemistry

Each college, university or nursing school has its own set of nursing prerequisite courses. Most programs, however, will ask for one or two courses in chemistry.

Statistics

The ability to chart statistics is extremely important in nursing, so most programs demand at least one course in the subject as a prerequisite.

Anatomy & Physiology

Usually more than one course in human anatomy and physiology is required as a prerequisite for nursing.

Microbiology

Four credits in microbiology are standard as a nursing prerequisite.

Psychology and Sociology

Many nursing programs ask for credits in either psychology or sociology or both. Some programs may also ask for classes in child development or family studies.

References

• Nursing Prerequisites: Simmons College
• Nursing School Programs: Nursing Prerequisites

Resources

• All Nurses: General Nursing Prerequisites?