Nursing is personally satisfying, financially rewarding, and in demand across the country. The following information should help you make some important choices that will affect your college career.
Note: If you are planning to take courses at a local community college, contact the Office of Transfer Relations regarding course transfer.
Pre-Nursing Choices
If you are already a nurse and have earned an associate's degree, EIU's RN to BSN Completion Program will help you earn your bachelor's degree.
For those who are not currently nurses, Eastern offers two options:
Nursing-Related Courses at EIU
Below is a list of EIU courses that would be required in most nursing programs. However, this list DOES NOT replace information from the nursing program of your choice!
Chemistry and Biology
| Course No. | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CHM 1310, 1315 | General Chemistry I |
| CHM 1410, 1415 | General Chemistry II |
| CHM 2430, 2435 | Organic Chemistry |
| BIO 1100 | General Biology |
| BIO 2200 | Human Anatomy |
| BIO 2001G or BIO 3520 |
Human Physiology or Animal Physiology |
| BIO 1004G or BIO 3300 |
Practical Microbiology or General Microbiology |
General Education
| Course No. | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANT 2200G | Intro to Anthropology |
| ENG 1001G, 1002G | Composition and Language, Composition and Literature |
| CMN 1310G | Speech Communication |
| FCS 2100 | Nutrition in Society |
| MAT 2250G | Statistics |
Other Courses
| Course No. | Course Name |
|---|---|
| SOC 2710 | Intro to Sociology |
| PHI 1000G | Intro to Philosophy |
| PHY 1879G | Intro to Psychology |
| FCS 1800 | Life Span and Development |
Additional courses in social sciences/humanities and physical science are required by individual programs. Make sure to familiarize yourself with each program's specific requirements before making your decision on which institution to attend.
