Can I enter nursing school if I've never gone to college?

Question

I'm 26 and a mother of 4. I was voted Salutatorian of my high school class and I received a scholarship, however I never went to college. Lately, I've been thinking about becoming a nurse, but I'm not sure what I need to do to make this dream happen. Can anyone tell me what the process is for going to nursing school? Do I have to have some sort of college credits to be able to attend?

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

yes. is there a community college near u?  u have to general education college courses and the courses required for the associates of applied science degree. nursing schools wont even consider u until u have at least an associates of applied science degree. but it only takes like 3 years if u go full time. well worth it. have u thought about LPN ( liscened practical nurse) school. that only takes like a year if u go to like a technical school. thats a good alternative. try going to this website http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm. it will help u greatly. and good luck

Answer 3

In today's world, nursing school is college.

Answer 4

You finished high school, now all you gotta do it start applying for the programs that interest you! RN, RPN, which ever you're thinking of doing. Talk to someone at a college that offers these choices, they'll let you know if you need anything extra or something but you should be fine! Good luck! :)

Answer 5

Requirements will probably vary from school to school, but this is from my local community college:

PRE-ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (RN)

If you have previously attended college, you may already have a head start toward your nursing degree. Classes in algebra, biology, and chemistry may apply toward your admission requirements. Assessment tests may not be required. See an SC4 advisor for more information.

The pre-admission requirements are:

1. Achievement of overall grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 in high school or 2.7 in college is required. (See Acceptance Procedure)

2. The pre-admission science requirements (including students applying directly out of high school) are biology and chemistry in high school or college OR BIO 171 Human Anatomy/Physiology I, must be completed with at least a grade of 2.0 "C" or better by January 15 or application year (A & P courses and HE 224 must be completed within eight years of admission to the Nursing program)

Note: BIO 171 is a prerequisite course to the program (see model schedule).

Note: These courses must be completed by January 15 of the application year.

3. Note: NEW ADMISSION REQUIREMENT - In order to be eligible for admission, starting in Fall 2008 all applicants must take HE101, Math Related to Drug Administration.

Note: These courses must be completed by January 15 of the application year.

4. SC4 assessment tests with the following minimum levels must be completed by January 15 of the application year. Arrangements for assessments can be made by calling the Academic Achievement Center at [phone].

Reading - Comprehension assessment level appropriate for college-level courses.

Writing - Score that indicates eligibility for SC4's ENG 101 - English Composition I.

Math - College intermediate algebra assessment test with a score of 05 or higher.

5. HESI Admission Test must be taken at SC4. Letter confirming receipt of application will explain procedure.

Note: Assessment tests are required if the student has not previously attended college.

Fulfillment of these criteria does not guarantee admission to the nursing program.