Tools to stay on track
Familiarize yourself with Nursing prerequisites to plan accordingly.
- Pre-Nursing Prerequisite Record and Academic Planning Guide.
- Refer to the Transfer Course Guide for information about how transfer coursework counts toward nursing prerequisites.
Keep track of your GPA! Pre-Nursing students are required to track their GPA (GPA requirements must be met at the time of application to enter the Nursing program)
- Nursing Prerequisite GPA Calculator
- How to navigate the GPA Calculator
Take advantage of one-on-one advising and group advising sessions.
- Meet with your assigned faculty advisor at least once a semester.
- First-year students are invited to attend a Pre-Nursing Information Session during welcome week and Pre-Registration Group Advising Sessions offered during the registration period.
- Sophomores can attend a School of Nursing Application Information Session.
- Departmental & Individual Tutoring: If you need tutoring services or are in need of some time management tips and tricks, contact Learning Support Services (503) 883-2562.
- Contact Academic Advising for supplemental advising.
Review the 2-year Program of Study Sample:
This sample schedule represents a possible course plan to complete the pre-nursing prerequisites and satisfy the additional admissions eligibility requirements (e.g. 62+ completed credits). There are many other possible ways to plan to fulfill these courses and requirements. Please work closely with your ROL and/or advisor to create your individualized plan of study.
*Note: The following schedules are based on tentative course availability
| Fall | Credits | January | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM/BIOL 210 (NW) | 4 | MATH 140 (QR) | 3 | CHEM/BIOL 211 (NW) | 4 |
| INQS 125 + Lab | 5 | Ultimate Questions LC | 3-4 | ||
| Creative Studies LC | 3-4 | Vital Past LC | 3-4 | ||
| First Semester Seminar | 1 | HHPA 280 - Nutrition (NW) | 3 | ||
| PE/DANCE Para. | 1 | NURS 099 (para.) | 1 | ||
| Total: | 14-15 | Total: | 3 | Total: | 14-16 |
| Fall | Credits | January | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIOL 212 - Anatomy (NW) | 4 | Elective (optional) | 3-4 | BIOL 213 - Physiology (NW) | 4 |
| PSYC 155 (IS) | 4 | BIOL 275 (NW) | 4 | ||
| Global Pluralisms LC | 3-4 | Upper-Division LC | 3-4 | ||
| Elective | 4 | US Pluralisms LC | 3-4 | ||
| Total: | 15-16 | Total: | 3-4 | Total: | 14-16 |
| Total Completed: | 63-66 |
Example Program of Study for Pre-Nursing and a Semester of Study Abroad:
This sample schedule requires thorough planning ahead and requires excellent academic preparation for success. In order to plan to fulfill LCs while abroad, interested students should meet with the International Programs Office for more information about Linfield Curriculum courses offered at their preferred study abroad site. Students who are interested in studying abroad may also consider a January Term course abroad. Students are required to apply for any study abroad experience and the process is competitive.
| Fall | Credits | January | Credits | Spring | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM/BIOL 210 (NW) | 4 | Creative Studies LC | 3-4 | CHEM/BIOL 211 (NW) | 4 |
| INQS 125 + lab | 5 | PE/DANCE Para. | 1 | BIOL 212 - Anatomy (NW) | 4 |
| MATH 140 (QR) | 3 | Ultimate Questions LC | 3-4 | ||
| HHPA 280 (NW) | 3 | NURS 099 (or other para.) | 1 | ||
| First Semester Seminar | 1 | ||||
| Total: | 16 | Total: | 4-5 | Total: | 12-13 |
| Fall | Credits | January | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| BIOL 213 - Physiology (NW) | 4 | Upper Division LC | 3-4 |
Study abroad to fulfill: Vital Past and Global Pluralisms LCs |
|
| BIOL 275 (NW) | 4 | Paracurricular | 1 | ||
| US Pluralisms LC | 3-4 | ||||
| PSYC 155 (IS) | 4 | ||||
| Total: | 15-16 | Total: | 4-5 | Total: | 12-15 |
| Total Completed: | 63-69 | ||||
For Additional Information
Current McMinnville campus pre-nursing students contact:
Academic Advising in McMinnville
503-883-2250
advising@linfield.edu
Prospective McMinnville campus pre-nursing students contact:
Admission Office in McMinnville
503-883-2213
admission@linfield.edu
Students transferring directly to Portland from other colleges contact:
Beth Woodward, Assistant Director of Admission - Nursing
971-369-4188
bwoodwar@linfield.edu