ADN Prerequisites

Use the ADN Prerequisite Validation webpage to complete the transfer credit process.

The Associate Degree in Nursing AAS-T has nine (9) prerequisites that must be completed before applying to the program.

1. Applicants must have minimum of 2.0 in each prerequisite course, a cumulative prerequisite GPA of 3.0 and a professional communication GPA of 3.0.
2. Applicants can retake courses as many times as they wish to improve their knowledge or grades.
3. The highest grade will be used for GPA calculations.

There is no expiration date on prerequisites; however, it is strongly recommended that applicants re-take Anatomy and Physiology I and II if it has been longer than seven years since completing them.

What are the nine (9) prerequisite courses that must be completed?

Please see the list below to ensure you’ve completed your prerequisite courses BEFORE applying to the program, otherwise you will not be considered for admission to the program.

Finish these nine (9) courses before applying to the ADN program
BIOL& 241: Human Anatomy & Physiology I

BIOL& 242: Human Anatomy & Physiology II

BIOL& 260: Microbiology

CHEM& 121: Introduction to Chemistry

CMST 250: Communication in a Diverse Workplace OR CMST 252: Communication in a diverse healthcare workplace OR CMST 280: Intercultural Communication

ENGL& 101 Composition or ENGL 201 The Research Paper

Math 130 Introduction to Statistics

NUTR& 101: Nutrition

PSYC& 200: Lifespan Psychology

For all applicants, use our GPA calculator.

Bellevue College Courses

• Sciences/Math/Psychology Prerequisites
• Professional Communication Prerequisites

Cumulative Science Prerequisites

The following courses must be completed before applying to the Bellevue College ADN program. The grades obtained in these courses are included in calculations for the Cumulative Sciences/Math/Psychology GPA and Cumulative Prerequisite Course Work GPA.

BIOL& 241: Human Anatomy and Physiology I – 6 credits

Introduces the structure and function of tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Both BIOL& 241 and BIOL& 242 are needed for a complete study of the anatomy and physiology of all human systems. Format includes laboratory work. Fee: $62.00 200-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.

Examples of BIOL& 241 Substitutions/Equivalencies

• Anatomy and Physiology “Part 1” courses with lab (5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits)
• Seattle Colleges:
  • BIOL& 241
  • BIOL 118+119 (only if followed by B STR 301 or NURS 301)

  Non-equivalent courses

  • Anatomy and physiology lecture courses with no lab component.
  • Anatomy courses with no physiology component (unless followed with physiology course)
  • Physiology courses with no anatomy component (unless followed with anatomy course)

  BIOL& 242: Human Anatomy and Physiology II – 6 credits

  Continues the study of tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Both BIOL& 241 and BIOL& 242 are needed for a complete study of the anatomy and physiology of all human systems. Format includes laboratory work. Fulfills a laboratory science course requirement at BC. Fee: $62.00 200-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.

  Examples of BIOL& 242 Substitutions/Equivalencies

  • Anatomy and Physiology “Part 2” courses with lab (5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits)
  • Seattle Colleges:
    • BIOL& 242
    • NURS 301 (if preceded by BIOL 118+119), University of Washington
    • B STR 301 (if preceded by BIOL 118+119), University of Washington

    Non-equivalent courses

    • Anatomy and physiology lecture courses with no lab component.
    • Anatomy courses with no physiology component (unless preceded by physiology course)
    • Physiology courses with no anatomy component (unless preceded by anatomy course)

    CHEM& 121: Introduction to Chemistry – 6 credits

    Introduces simplified atomic and molecular theory. Students investigate the chemistry of solutions, gases, liquids, and solids and examine quantitative relationships in chemical processes. Format includes lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Fee: $48.00 100-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.

    Examples of CHEM& 121 Substitutions/Equivalencies

    • General Chemistry courses with lab (5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits)
    • Seattle Colleges:
      • CHEM& 121
      • CHEM& 140
      • CHEM& 161
      • CHEM 142

      Non-equivalent courses

      • Organic chemistry courses
      • General chemistry lecture courses with no lab component

      BIOL& 260: Microbiology – 6 credits

      Explores structure, function, and taxonomy of microbes, including bacteria and viruses, and their relationships to health and disease. Format includes substantial laboratory work and written reporting. Fee: $62.00 200-level Science lab. College in the High School students and students in on-line classes are exempt from this fee.

      Examples of BIOL& 260 Substititions/Equivalencies

      • Microbiology courses with lab (5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits)
      • Seattle Colleges:
        • BIOL& 260
        • MICROM 301+302

        Non-equivalent courses

        • Microbiology lecture courses with no lab component.

        PSYC& 200: Lifespan Psychology – 5 credits

        Presents research and theories regarding human growth and change across the life span. Students explore factors that affect psychosocial, cognitive, and physical development from psychological and socio-cultural perspectives. May require participation in projects.

        Examples of PSYC& 200 Substitutions/Equivalencies

        • Human Lifespan Development courses (5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits)
        • Seattle Colleges:
          • PSYC& 200
          • NURS 201
          • H_D 101

          Non-Equivalent Courses

          Other unrelated psychology courses.

          MATH 130: Introduction to Statistics – 5 credits

          Emphasis on gathering and interpreting data. Material has applications in the medical fields, as well as the Social Sciences. Fulfills the quantitative or symbolic reasoning course at BC.

          Examples of MATH 130 Substitutions/Equivalencies

          • Any inferential statistics math course will fulfill this requirement (5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits).
          • University of Washington:
            • STAT 220
            • STAT 212
            • MATH 256
            • These might not initially transfer as an inferential statistics course, but may be available for substitution if admitted.

            Non-Equivalent Courses

            Other math courses that are not statistics (i.e. algebra, calculus, etc.).

            NUTR& 101: Nutrition – 5 credits

            Study of human nutrition and health. Topics include digestion, absorption and processing nutrients in the body; chemistry and functions of the major nutrients: carbohydrates, fat, protein; vitamin and mineral functions; food, culture and diet, energy balance, diet and metabolism; fitness and health; nutrition of the life cycle, food safety and local and world hunger issues. Previously NUTR 130. Either NUTR 130 or NUTR& 101 may be taken for credit, but not both.

            Examples of NUTR& 101 Substitutions/Equivalencies

            • Nutrition courses focusing on healthcare, chemistry, and metabolism of nutrients (5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits)
            • Seattle Colleges:
              • NUTR& 101

              Non-Equivalent Courses

              • Bellevue College and other Seattle Colleges:
                • NUTR& 100

                Additional Prerequisites

                The following courses must be completed before applying to the ADN program. The grades obtained in these courses are included in calculations for the Cumulative Professional Communications GPA and the Cumulative Prerequisite Course Work GPA.

                
                ENGL& 101: English Composition I – 5 credits

                Develops clear, effective writing skills and emphasizes writing as a process. Students practice writing in a variety of forms and modes. Fee: $22.00 English Writing Lab (College in the High School students are exempt from this fee)

                OR

                ENGL 201: The Research Paper – 5 credits

                Develops skills required for writing research papers. Students learn research techniques, source analysis, thesis development, argumentation styles, and summarizing. Fulfills a written communication course requirement at BC. Same as ENGL 102. Either ENGL 102 or ENGL 201 may be taken for credit, not both. Fee: $22.00 English Writing Lab (College in the High School students are exempt from this fee)

                Examples of ENGL&101/201 Substitutions/Exceptions

                • Compositional English courses (5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits)
                • Seattle Colleges:
                  • ENGL& 101
                  • ENGL& 102

                  Non-Equivalent Courses

                  Reading/literature classes with no composition

                  CMST 252: Communication in a Diverse Healthcare Workplace – 5 credits

                  This course is designed for students pursuing healthcare-related careers. Students will apply communication concepts and theory to the culturally diverse healthcare workplace, focusing on: patient-healthcare professional interactions, interacting effectively on a diverse healthcare team, organizational culture, conflict management, listening, nonverbal communication, language, giving and receiving feedback, and intercultural competence. Recommended: Placement in ENGL& 101, or higher.

                  Note: CMST 250 may be taken instead of CMST 252, however the preferred class is CMST 252.

                  OR

                  CMST 280: Intercultural Communication – 5 credits

                  Examines the relationship between culture and various aspects of the communication process. Students explore cultural identity, bias, and worldview. Students practice skills that contribute to intercultural competence in a variety of contexts.

                  Examples of CMST 252/280 Substitutions/Equivalencies

                  • Communications courses focusing on communication with diverse populations (5 quarter credits or 3 semester credits)
                  • Bellevue College:
                    • CMST 250 (CMST 252 is preferred over CMST 250. However, CMST 250 is still a valid prerequisite for the Nursing AAS-T degree.)
                    • HUM 105 International Communication

                    Non-equivalent courses

                    • The diverse communications requirement for Nursing must be a class that focuses on diversity. The following communications courses at Bellevue college and other Washington community/technical colleges will NOT fulfill this requirement.
                      • CMST& 210
                      • CMST& 220
                      • CMST& 230