Nursing prerequisites are confusing for many students; this guide exists to simplify them. We provide clear, practical steps and guidance so you can plan what to take, where to transfer credits, and how long it will take.
Nursing prerequisites can vary widely, so we provide quick state-by-state requirement summaries that show what each program expects, clear credit-transfer tips that explain common equivalency issues, and course-planning checklists for Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Chemistry — plus practical time-and-cost planning tools to estimate how long prerequisites will take and what they’ll cost, along with enrollment and completion guidance for both online and on-campus options.
Clear state requirements and credit transfer tools
Resources to plan your investment and timeline
Clear enrollment and completion guidance
The Nursing Prerequisites Guide by StraighterLine was created for students who want to move forward faster—without losing clarity or quality. Every tool, guide, and checklist here is designed to help you plan, verify, and complete your nursing prerequisites with confidence.
StraighterLine partners with accredited colleges and universities nationwide to offer general education and nursing prerequisite courses online. Our mission is to help future nurses complete essential courses like Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, and Chemistry faster, at a fraction of the cost of traditional programs.
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