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Being a nurse can be one of the most rewarding jobs out there. If you are someone who loves to help people and make a difference in the world, working in nursing will easily satisfy that need. To do that, there are a few steps you will need to take, starting with a pre-nursing program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are Pre-Nursing Programs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pre-nursing programs are the very first step to becoming a nurse. These programs are a culmination of all the courses necessary before enrolling in a nursing program. These programs typically take about two years to complete and are offered at many colleges.
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After completing a pre-nursing program, students will generally enroll in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Many schools offer pre-nursing programs that are designed to meet a specific school\u2019s BSN<\/a> prerequisite requirements. This makes it important to check the program you are planning to enroll in and be sure it lines up with future programs you wish to enroll in.
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Pre-nursing programs are often offered at a lower cost through community colleges<\/a>. This allows students to complete the first two years of their education more cheaply, making it easier to later enroll in schools with higher tuition or simply save some money. Many community colleges have set up their programs with the transferring of credits to other schools in mind to make the overall process easier for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect in a Pre-Nursing Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are a few prerequisites you will be required to meet before gaining admission to a pre-nursing program. You will typically only need to provide high school transcripts along with a high school diploma or GED. Many programs will require you to have graduated with a GPA of 2.5 or higher; as long as you can meet those requirements, you\u2019re in.
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Once you have been enrolled in a pre-nursing program, you will need to focus on the coursework. Most of the core courses in these programs are designed to help prepare students for the chaos that is nursing. Courses cover pretty much every topic there is including:
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