Information for Pre-BSN Nursing Students
There are several schools
in the
College coursework required by most BSN nursing programs
Two quarters of chemistry
with labs: BCC Chem
101 & 102 (prerequisite: Math 097)
One quarter of
nutrition: BCC Biol
130 or Home Ec 130
Two quarters of anatomy and
physiology: BCC Biol
260 & 261 (prerequisite: Biol 101)
One quarter of
microbiology: BCC Biol
250 (prerequisite: Biol
101)
One quarter of
developmental psychology: BCC Psych 204
(prerequisite: Psych 100)
English/Humanities: Beyond the
required science courses, a broad liberal arts background is encouraged. Ten quarter credits of English composition
are required.
Math: Most BSN
programs require one college level math course plus a statistics course.
Students should be aware of prerequisite courses for the math and
sciences.
Sample schedule for
|
|
Fall |
Winter |
Spring |
Summer |
|
Year 1 |
Chem 101 (6) Engl 101 (5) Math 156
(5) |
Chem 102(6) Engl 201 (5) Humanities
(5) |
Biol 101 (6) BA
240(5) Psych
100 (5) |
Volunteer
experience |
|
Year 2 |
Biol 260 (6) H Ec 130 (5) Soc Sci (5) |
Biol 261(6) Psych
204 (5) Humanities
(5) |
Biol 250 (6) Soc Sci (5) Humanities
(5) |
Volunteer
experience |
The above sample schedule provides 96
credits and does not include any prerequisite math or English classes which may
needed to bring your skills to college level.
Your schedule may vary significantly from this depending upon your previous
coursework. Math and English assessments
are required prior to enrolling in math or English courses. Math 156 is a prerequisite for the statistics
course, BA 240. Classes may need to be
taken during summer quarters in order to complete the prerequisites for nursing
school.
GPA
The average GPA for
entering nursing school students at the
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