Choose a nursing program that best suits you. Obtain a list of your school's nursing prerequisite courses. Expect to see prerequisites such as biology, chemistry, English, general psychology, medical terminology and sociology. You can find many of these courses offered online.
Find out if your school offers the required prerequisite courses online. If your school does not offer these courses, find out about your options to transfer online course credits. Call or email your school to verify that your online courses are transferable if you take them at another institution.
Search for online prerequisite courses offered at other institutions, if you're certain that your credits will transfer. Select courses that fit your schedule and your budget accordingly. Locate several courses. Sometimes online courses fill up quickly. Enroll in your selected courses and pay for them as soon as possible.
Prepare a schedule that works best for you. Put fourth the necessary amount of reading and studying to complete your prerequisite courses successfully. Manage your time wisely, as if you were attending your courses on campus.
Order or purchase your textbooks in advance. Some of your courses may require online textbooks, while others will request that you order hardcover or paperback textbooks.
Check that your computer meets the necessary technical requirements. Have a backup option in case you experience technical difficulties. Go to your local library or use a relative's computer when needed.