Pre-Nursing
Admission to a school of nursing involves meeting satisfactorily its entrance requirements, acceptable scholastic records or a satisfactory score on the nursing admission test, and possession of personal qualifications essential for effective nursing. Nursing schools differ in their prerequisites. Students should investigate the requirements of their school of choice.
The following two-year program is suggested for students who plan to transfer to a school of nursing.
| Courses | Course Title & Credits |
|---|---|
| Biol 120 | Human Anatomy (4 cr) |
| Biol 121 | Human Physiology (4 cr) |
| Chem 101 | Introduction to Chem I or |
| Chem 111 | Principles of Chem I (4 cr) |
| Chem 275, 276 | Carbon Compounds and Lab (4 cr) |
| FCS 205 | Concepts in Human Nutrition (3 cr) |
| MMBB 250 | General Microbiology or |
| MMBB 154 | Intro Biology of Bacteria and Viruses (3 cr) |
| Psyc 101 | Introduction to Psychology (3 cr) |
| Soc 101 | Introduction to Sociology (3 cr) |
| Stat 251 | Statistical Methods (3 cr) |
Humanities and Social sciences electives (at least 6 cr in each field) (21 cr)
Communications electives (3 cr must be in written communication) (6 cr)
Electives (2 cr)
Note: Pre-nursing students are strongly encouraged to take Math 143
LCSC Pre-nursing and Pre-radiography
Lewis-Clark State College’s (LCSC) Division of Nursing and Health Sciences holds office hours at the University of Idaho Career Center, room 342, in the Commons Building to advise pre-nursing and pre-radiography students about the programs at LCSC. U of I students may take pre-nursing or pre-radiography courses before transferring to LCSC's nursing (Practical or baccalaureate programs) or radiography program. LCSC advisors are available to help students understand the healthcare career options at LCSC, transfer course equivalencies, pre-requisite coursework, and LCSC admission procedures.For more information, contact:
Dr. Sheila Watkins
email: swatkins@lcsc.edu
phone: 208-792-2409
Dr. Susan Odom
email: sodom@lcsc.edu
phone: 208-792-2332
Spring 2013 Advising Schedule
A scheduled appointment is recommended but not essential. Please contact Dr. Watkins at 208-792-2409 or swatkins@lcsc.edu; or Dr. Odom at 208-792-2332 or sodom@lcsc.edu to make an appointment; or stop in during the hours listed below.
Location: UI Commons, room 342
| Date | Time | Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| January 23 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Susan Odom |
| January 30 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Sheila Watkins |
| February 6 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Susan Odom |
| February 13 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Sheila Watkins |
| February 20 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Susan Odom |
| February 27 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Sheila Watkins |
| March 6 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Susan Odom |
| March 13 | No office hours U-Idaho Spring Break | |
| March 20 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Susan Odom |
| March 27 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Sheila Watkins |
| April 3 | No office hours LCSC Spring Break | |
| April 10 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Susan Odom |
| April 17 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Sheila Watkins |
| April 24 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Susan Odom |
| May 1 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Sheila Watkins |
| May 8 | 2:30-5:00 PM | Advisor: Dr. Susan Odom |
Summer Advising
Contact nhs@lcsc.edu