Pre-Nursing
About the Profession
Nurses are an integral part of the healthcare profession. While nurse duties can vary depending on the healthcare setting and specialty, nurses’ primary role is to advocate and care for patients by observing and monitoring patients, administering medication, and facilitating communication between the patient and physician.
Course Requirements
SUNY Geneseo does not have a nursing program. Students currently enrolled at Geneseo who plan to earn a bachelor’s degree and ultimately pursue a career in nursing have several options. Geneseo graduates typically pursue an accelerated program offering a bachelor’s in nursing (BSN). Programs vary in course requirements, so be sure to review the requirements of all the schools you plan on applying to. Below are the courses at SUNY Geneseo that are recommended you complete based on most accelerated BSN programs:
Course Requirements | SUNY Geneseo | Notes |
| One year of Biology | BIOL 117 and119 BIOL 118 and 120 (labs) |
Pay attention to course offering schedule (i.e. Fall/Spring)
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| One year of General Chemistry | CHEM 116 and 118 CHEM 119 and 129 (labs) |
Pay attention to course offering schedule (i.e. Fall/Spring)
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| One semester of Microbiology | BIOL 349 | Pre-req: BIOL 222 or BIOL 271 |
| One year of Anatomy and Physiology | BIOL 365 and 366 | Pay attention to course offering schedule (i.e. Fall/Spring) |
| One semester of Nutrition | BIOL 210 | |
| 2 semesters of English | INTD 105 and one ENGL course | INTD 105 is the Basic Communication General Education requirement |
| One semester of Statistics | MATH 262 | |
| One semester of Sociology | SOCL 100 | |
| One to three semesters of Developmental Psychology covering lifespan | PSYC 215, 216, and 217 |
*Check with schools you are interested in applying to for specific course requirements. Some schools may require additional coursework not listed above. It is also suggested that students research GPA and prerequisite course grade requirements.