Pre-Nursing

Centre students have been admitted to second degree/accelerated B.S.N. and accelerated M.S.N. programs around the country.

Nursing jobs are abundant nationwide in a wide range of settings, with many opportunities for growth. Centre provides guidance in applying to nursing programs around the country, including second degree and accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) programs and accelerated Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) programs. However, Centre does not offer the B.S.N. degree.

Nursing Schools Centre Grads Attend*

Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs (ABSN):

- University of Kentucky
- Bellarmine University
- University of Northern Kentucky
- DePaul University

Accelerated Master of Science in Nursing Programs (AMSN):

- Emory University
- Vanderbilt University
- Yale University

*A Sampling of Recent Graduates

Alumni Voices

“Centre’s pre-nursing program provided advising and support that was essential in helping me prepare to apply to the nation’s top nursing programs. The consistent support of this program and its advisor enabled me to visit graduate nursing programs of interest, make meaningful connections, and prepared me to tackle the daunting application process with confidence. I am very thankful to Centre, all of my professors, the pre-nursing program, and my advisors who prepared me for my next adventure: Yale University Nursing School following graduation!”

CHRISTINA STOLER • Centre Class of 2019 • Psychology Major

Faculty Advisor

Pre-nursing students should consult with faculty advisor Professor Claire O'Quin and can reach her by email here and can make an appointment with her here.

What Courses Should I Take?

There’s no specific undergrad major required to be admitted to nursing school.

A number of our recent students have gone to nursing school after majoring in programs such as Spanish, International Studies, and Psychology, in addition to the traditional pre-health majors of biology, biochemistry and molecular biology (BMB), chemistry, and behavioral neuroscience (BNS).

Most ABSN and AMSN programs require the following courses as prerequisites** (Centre courses that are accepted listed in parentheses):

- Two semesters of Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab (BIO 226 and BIO 227; BIO 110 and CHE 131 prerequisites)
- One semester of Nutrition (BIO 230; BIO 110 and CHE 132 or 135 prerequisites)
- One semester of Microbiology with lab (BIO 340; BMB 210 prerequisite)
- One semester of Developmental Psychology (PSY 380; PSY 110 prerequisite)
- One semester of Statistics (MAT 130)

Students may also review the Course Requirements for Nursing School.

**Some nursing programs have additional requirements. Please consult with the pre-nursing advisor about these additional requirements. Most nursing programs accept online courses from accredited colleges/universities and courses taken at community colleges for prerequisite courses. Please consult with the pre-nursing advisor about online and community college courses.

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