You can prepare for this program by taking courses in high school that prepare you for college. This typically includes four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language. Most schools require that you pass certain courses before you can officially become a nursing major. Typically these courses are chemistry, human anatomy, statistics, biology, and nutrition. In addition, many schools require you to complete an official application to the nursing program. Admission to nursing programs is competitive, so you should make sure to get good grades.

Below is a list of high school courses that will help prepare you for this program of study:

• Advanced Biology courses
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Advanced Chemistry courses
• Physics
• Pre-Calculus
• Probability and Statistics