Nursing is the fastest growing occupation in the US. A nurse combines science and technology with people skills like communication, problem solving, teaching and compassion. Caring for the sick is only one aspect of what a nurse does. Today's RNs work to promote health, prevent disease, help patients and their families cope with illness, emergencies, and long-term disease, and make healthier communities. Currently, there are 104 specialty areas in nursing along with a number of advanced degrees.
What are the prerequisites for nursing school?
It is important for students to check each school's requirements carefully as some schools will require courses not listed below. For more information about a specific program, please contact the school directly.
| Anatomy and Physiology Part A with Lab |
1 quarter |
Anatomy and Physiology Part B with Lab
|
1 quarter
|
| General Chemistry |
1 quarter
|
| Organic Chemistry |
1 quarter
|
| Microbiology |
1 quarter
|
| Introduction to Research Methods |
1 quarter |
Sample Timeline - Traditional 4 Year
Students should meet with their academic advisor and pre-health advisor each quarter to make sure they are taking the correct courses for their major/professional interest. Below is a sample timeline and should not be used to replace meeting with an academic advisor.
Sample Timeline - Accelerated 3+ with DePaul University
Student should meet with their academic advisor and pre-health advisor each quarter to make sure they are taking the correct courses for their major/professional interest. Below is a sample timeline and should not be used to replace meeting with an academic advisor.
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DePaul University does NOT have a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing Program (BSN)
It is important for students to check each school's requirements
carefully as some schools will require information not listed above. For
more information about a specific program, please contact the school
directly.