Pre-Nursing, A.A.
The Pre-Nursing A.A. program can help you build a foundation for further study in nursing. Nursing program prerequisites and admission requirements vary, so consult an academic advisor and confirm requirements with the schools you plan to attend.
What Can You Do with a Degree in Pre-Nursing?
You can use the degree to prepare for transfer or application to a nursing program
and complete relevant foundational coursework. The A.A. alone does not qualify you
to work as a registered nurse. Plan your courses with an advisor and verify that they
meet the admission and transfer requirements of your intended nursing program.
The Pre-Nursing A.A. is generally a pathway to additional education, not a nursing
license or qualification for registered nurse practice. To become an RN, you鈥檒l need
to complete an approved nursing program and meet applicable examination and licensing
requirements. Registered nurses work in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities,
community health settings, and other healthcare environments.
Suggested Curriculum
The courses below are recommended as part of your program of study. Please work with
your Academic Advisor to select the courses that are right for you and your educational
goals.
Area A: Communication (9 credits)
- ENG 101 Composition I (C1 900) - with a grade of C or better
- ENG 102 Composition II (C1 901R) - with a grade of C or better
- COMM 101 Principles of Communication (C2 900)
Area B: Humanities and Fine Arts (9 credits)
Select three courses from the list for Area B with at least one course from humanities and one from fine arts.
Area C: Mathematics (3 credits)
- MATH 115 General Education Statistics (M1 902)
Area D: Physical and Life Sciences (8-9 credits)
- BIOL 111 Cellular and Molecular Biology (IAI: BIO 910; L1 910L)
- CHEM 105 Survey of General Chemistry (P1 902L) or
- CHEM 110 General Chemistry I (P1 902L; CHM 911)
Check with the university you are considering to choose the appropriate level of chemistry
Area E: Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credits)
Select three courses in at least two different disciplines from the list for Area E including:
- PSYCH 101 Introduction to Psychology (S6 900)
- PSYCH 102 Human Growth and Development: Life Span (S6 902)
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BIOL 211 Microbiology
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BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
-
BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Universities often have additional required courses for BSN admission. Check with the university you are considering.
Each college and university has its own major requirements and transfer policies. Consult the schools you are considering and a 91重口 advisor to discuss courses and their transferability.
Faculty Contact Information
Margaret Murphy
Program Coordinator
Email: mmurphy19@prairiestate.edu
Phone: (708) 709-7929
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