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Can I apply to Nursing School as a high school student?

Hello, I'm an incoming senior, wondering if I can apply to Nursing School while still in high school. My county has a partnership with a local community college and state universities, allowing qualified students to take college courses. By the time I finish high school, I would have earned my A.A. and 7 of 8 of the required nursing prerequisites my desired university requires (You are allowed one outstanding prereq at the time of application). Although I would be less competitive, does anyone think it's still possible that I could get accepted or even be able to apply to the program? Or would I need to wait for the next application window to open after I graduate HS?

For anyone interested, I plan to earn my BSN then apply for my desired university's BSN to DNP program.
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Tonya’s Answer

Typically, nursing programs have a very specified curriculum that you enter into and at very specific times. Usually, you have to complete all of your non-nursing specific pre-requisites...things like algebra, chemistry, statistics, public speaking...all those things that are supposed to make you a well rounded practitioner. At that point, you apply to the nursing program, which is supposed to encompass the last two years of a 4 year degree program. Once you enter the program, there's usually no curriculum flexibility. You take the class at the time it is offered, during the semester its offered. You absolute best bet is to meet with a guidance counselor at the university of your choice and find out exactly what credits are going to transfer over to have a more informed answer.

Tonya recommends the following next steps:

Contact the nursing program advisor at the university for specific guidance
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Ginat’s Answer

Sounds like you are on the right track! You should be able to apply for nursing school even if you haven’t finished up your pre-read (1-2 classes). Best thing to do is reach out to the admissions office of the school you would like to go!


Some things you can do to make yourself more competitive:
- get patient care experience (volunteer at nursing home/hospitals/hospice, work in a hospital)
- become an EMT or certified nursing assistant through local programs
- learn a second or third language

best of luck!
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Julie’s Answer

Hi Sulah,
First congratulations on setting your goals and working towards them while you are still in high school. As Tonya suggested, the first thing to do is decide on the school you want to attend and what type of program. Local community colleges usually have Associate Degrees while universities will graduate you with a Bachelor of Science degree. The curriculum is quite a bit different between the two. Not only that, the different schools may have specific courses that are required as a prerequisite that may not transfer if you decide to change to a different college. So, it is best to choose the school, look at the courses that are prerequisites (initial classes needed before you start your major nursing courses). This way you will be sure not to take unnecessary classes that will go towards your GPA but not count as a needed course. By choosing the college, you will also be able to speak with a student advisor for the nursing program who will offer guidance on which courses you need to take. Choosing the school first puts you ahead in the curriculum and makes you a very strong candidate to be accepted into the nursing program. I strongly recommend that you also become familiar with the courses that are required so that you can be sure you are always taking the courses you need. Use your student handbook or student catalog to keep close watch as you take and complete required courses. Congratulations again, and good luck!

Julie Sewell MSN, APRN, A-GNP-C
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