If I take my basics in Community college will it make it easier for me when I go to nursing school?

Question

I am a single mother of an 8 month old and I would really like to become an RN. I have always been an average student, and I have struggled a bit in Math. I am trying to find the most convent and easiest way for me to be successful in Nursing school. I plan on doing the nursing program at my local community college but I am in no rush. Therefore I was curious if I could take my basics like English and Math and get them out of the way so I wouldn't have to do them when I went to Nursing School?

My dream is to become an RN and it always has been so please keep out of the negativity. Any extra information would be very helpful also, Thank you.

Answer 1

You are on the right track. Most RN programs require that you have all of your general education classes (English, Math, Sociology, etc.) out of the way and get your GPA up to be accepted into the program. They will use this base to rank the students who are applying.

The more you can finish before you apply the better. Understandably, some of the classes cannot be taken until you are in the program- these are usually related specifically to the RN Associates and licensing process.

Check with your local community college, talk to a counselor. They should be able to give you a listing of the courses that they know you will need to take. Also see if you can speak with one of the instructors- they can offer information that pertains specifically to your choice. Current student and recent graduates can be very helpful too.

Double check with your school, I think that once you have been accepted into a RN program, you will need to go full-time as the courses are setup to be completed in order under a two year guideline. But as a positive, most of the classes you take prior to getting in can be done at your own pace. Some of your sciences you would have to re-take if it has been over 5-7 years depending on the state requirements.

Hope this helps.

Good Luck.

Answer 2

Taking your math and English first is a great idea. Math is time consuming so you will have more time to do the homework. Even if for some reason the credits didn't transfer you would at least have learned the material. Talk to a counselor so you get the most for your time and money.