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Nursing (ABSN)

Pre-Requisite Coursework for ABSN (Accelerated Bachelors in Nursing)

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Students can enter ABSN programs with any undergraduate major. However, many courses required for admission to health-professional schools are sequential, so good planning is key.

We have found that most ABSN programs require or recommend the below courses, however, pre-requisites can vary from school to school. It is a good idea to check directly with the schools you plan to apply to.

Pre-Requisite	LC Course
1-semester Physiology	BIO 375 (5 credits): Physiology (Pre-reqs: Bio 110 and Bio 202)
1-semester Anatomy	Offered through the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges and Universities. See your pre-health advisor for options.
1-semester of Microbiology w/lab	BIO 343 (5 credits): Microbiology (Pre-reqs: Bio 110, Bio 201, Bio 202, Chem 120, and either Math 131, 255, or CS 171)
1-year General Chemistry w/ lab	CHEM 110 (5 credits): General Chemistry I (Pre-req: QR 101) and CHEM 120 (5 credits): General Chemistry II (Pre-req: Chem 110)
1-year LifespanPsychology/Human Development (must include birth to death)	PSY 230 (4 credits): Infant and Child Development (Pre-req: Psy 100) and PSY 330 (4 credits): Adolescent and Adult Development (Pre-reqs: Psy 230 and Psy 300)
1-semester Nutrition	CHEM 105 (4 credits): Perspectives in Nutrition (Pre-req: None)
1-semester Statistics	ECON 103 (4 credits): Statistics (Pre-req: QR 101) or MATH 255 (4 credits): Statistical Concepts and Methods (Pre-req: Math 131) or PSY 200 (4 credits): Statistics I (Pre-req: None)
1-semester College Writing	CORE 120 (4 credits): Words

Below is a list of experiences to make oneself a competitive applicant for nursing.

Other Experiences	Hours
Volunteering	100 hours recommended. Primarily in a healthcare setting like a hospital, clinic, nursing home, or hospice
Clinical Experience	100 hours recommended, such as work as a CNA
Entrance Exam	Depending on the program, some schools may require you to take an entrance exam

Recommended Timeline for ABSN (Accelerated Bachelors in Nursing)

Here is a recommended timeline to help you navigate the application process for an ABSN program. Although student-classification years are listed, you can start working towards this program at any time – while this timeline is designed as a helpful template, it can be adjusted based on your personal journey.

Please note that all ABSN programs are different and may have varying application cycles and requirements, so be sure to research each program you’re interested in.

Start researching programs	It’s important to pick four to five programs to focus on before tailoring your timeline, as each school has different requirements and deadlines
Complete prerequisite courses	Each program has unique requirements for courses and for the timeline of their completion Some may ask for those courses to be done before the start of the program, others may let you do them concurrently
Fall of Senior Year
September Apply to the programs	Applications will open at various times, but it is best to start the application as soon as it is available Some schools may require an entrance exam
Spring after Senior Year
January-March Start ABSN program