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Nursing Prerequisite Finder: See What Courses You May Still Need

Compare your completed courses with common admission requirements for LPN, ADN, BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, and DNP programs. Then find prerequisite course options or get matched with nursing programs.

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Find Your Nursing Prerequisite Gaps

Choose your target path and mark the courses you have already completed. We will compare your profile with common nursing admission requirements.

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How This Prerequisite Finder Works

1. Choose your path

Pick the nursing degree level you want and the state where you plan to apply.

2. Mark completed courses

Tell us which common prerequisites, credentials, or bridge requirements you already have.

3. Build your next-step list

See likely gaps, partner course options, and nursing programs to compare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What prerequisites do most nursing programs require?
Most ADN and BSN programs require Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Microbiology, English Composition, and either Statistics or college-level math. BSN programs often add Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, or Nutrition. LPN programs usually have fewer college prerequisites.
Can I take nursing prerequisites online?
Many schools accept online prerequisite courses if they are taken through an accredited institution and include any required lab component. Always verify transferability, lab format, course age limits, and minimum grade rules with each nursing program before enrolling.
Do nursing prerequisites expire?
Some programs require science prerequisites to be completed within a recent time window, commonly 5 to 7 years. This varies by school, so applicants should confirm each program's course age policy before applying.
What GPA do I need in nursing prerequisites?
Minimum GPA requirements vary, but ADN programs often expect around 2.7 to 3.2 and BSN programs often expect 3.0 to 3.5. Competitive programs may weigh science prerequisite GPA more heavily than overall GPA.

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