Pre-Nursing (221-156-02) Career Studies Certificate

Purpose: This career studies certificate program offers foundational courses from the A.A.S. in the Nursing curriculum to prepare students for entry into the Nursing Program. Although completion of this certificate does not guarantee  admission to the program, the career studies certificate provides a curriculum that accurately reflects the intentions and goals of the students enrolled.

Admission Requirements: High school prerequisites needed prior to submission of nursing application include one year each of algebra and chemistry or the equivalent of the high school courses at an accredited college or university. These  courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C.” Students not having the necessary prerequisites may fulfill the Nursing Program admission requirements at Thomas Nelson by enrolling in the appropriate courses listed below and receiving a minimum grade of “C” or “P” as appropriate. The following courses meet the Nursing Program prerequisite requirement:

Chemistry: Any of the following: CHM 1 , CHM 101 , or CHM 111 . This requirement will be waived if the student has a documented passing grade in any higher level CHM course.

Algebra: Math Modules 1-5. This requirement will be waived if the student has a documented passing grade in any higher level MTH course.