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Nursing Prerequisites Starting at $79

We've compiled a list of the most common online nursing prerequisite courses available at StraighterLine to help you select the right ones for your degree program. Our courses start at just $79 and include complimentary eTextbooks.

Fulfill ASN & BSN Degree Requirements

In addition to meeting specific nursing prerequisites, our courses are designed to satisfy general education requirements for Associate (ASN) and Bachelor's (BSN) degree programs in nursing. We have partnered with nursing programs that guarantee credit transfer for StraighterLine courses, and we remain a preferred choice for nursing programs beyond our partner network. For a list of nursing programs that have partnered with StraighterLine, click here. 

Explore our transfer credit guide to learn more about transferring credits to your nursing degree program or school.

StraighterLine offers fully online learning experiences without the institutional overhead typically associated with colleges or universities. This enables us to provide high-quality, self-paced courses at an affordable price.

Without a membership, your access is limited to the Student Dashboard, where you can:

• View and request transcripts
• Access Help Center resources
• Review your past purchase history
• Manage your account settings
• Renew your StraighterLine membership

To purchase or access courses, you must have an active membership. You can learn more by reviewing our Terms of Use.

To request a transcript, log in to your dashboard and click the transcript icon on the left-hand side of the screen. From there, you can select your transcript destination from the drop-down menu. If your school is a partner institution, StraighterLine will handle the rest. If your school is not a partner, you can choose to have your transcript emailed or physically mailed by providing StraighterLine with your institution's contact information. If your school, university, or employer does not accept StraighterLine transcripts, you have the option to request an ACE transcript.

All StraighterLine transcripts are free of charge and can be requested as often as needed. Processing may take up to 7 business days, including additional processing time required by your destination institution.

ACE CREDIT® helps students earn academic credit for courses and exams taken outside traditional degree programs, including military education. Most StraighterLine courses have been evaluated and recommended for college credit by ACE CREDIT®. Upon completing a StraighterLine course, you become eligible to receive either an ACE Transcript or a StraighterLine Transcript for credit transfer. Additionally, your ACE Transcript may be used for board licensure, credentialing, and certification, subject to approval by your program advisor.

Yes, transcripts can be requested at any time and do not require an active membership.

Yes. If you have completed your coursework, you may cancel your membership before your final assignment(s) are graded and a final grade is posted to your course.

If you need to resubmit an assignment based on feedback or do not pass the course and wish to retake it, you will need to renew your membership to regain access.

To cancel your membership, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your student dashboard and click the Account Settings icon on the left side of your screen.
2. Select Billing Preferences and complete the Membership Cancellation process.
3. Once your cancellation is processed, you will receive a confirmation email. Be sure to note the date your billing cycle ends, as this will be the last day you can access your courses.

If you cancel your membership, you will retain access to your courses until the end of your billing cycle. If you cancel before your next billing date, your access will continue until that date.

For example, if you cancel on September 2nd and your next billing date is September 17th, you will have 15 days of continued course access before your account fully expires.

If you cancel your membership before you’ve completed your courses, any course progress will be saved until you’re able to return. You can restart your membership at any time, without penalty, and pick up right where you left off in your courses.

There is no long-term commitment with StraighterLine.

You can start or stop your Monthly Membership at any time and restart when you are ready.

No. There are no application fees or admission requirements.

To view your graded assignments:

1. Click on the center of your course card.
2. On the next page, you’ll see a course progress bar and a list of required assignments.
3. Select the course topic where your assignment is located.
4. Navigate to your assignment and click on the assignment link.
5. After clicking the link, you’ll be directed to the Turnitin Feedback Studio, where you can review your assignment score, the grader’s feedback, and the grading rubric used to assess your work.

StraighterLine final exams are the only assessments that must be scheduled. To avoid additional fees, we recommend scheduling your proctored final exam at least 72 hours in advance of your desired exam date. Proctoring is available 24/7. While exams can be scheduled less than 24 hours in advance, doing so will incur an additional fee.

How to Schedule Your Proctoring Session:

1. Log in to your Dashboard.
2. Click the center of the course for which you want to schedule proctoring.
3. On the back of the course card, click "Schedule Proctoring." Alternatively, click the calendar icon under the course image. Ensure pop-up blockers are disabled, as the scheduling page will open in a new window.
4. Follow the guided steps to schedule your proctoring session with ProctorU. Before your exam, download the Guardian browser from the scheduling page.
5. Watch this short video to learn what to expect and how to set up your testing area.
6. When it’s time for your exam, log in to StraighterLine.com using the Guardian web browser. Access proctoring for your course using the same scheduling link, which will direct you to the ProctorU portal to begin your session.

It is always a good idea to prepare your exam area and test your equipment prior to your scheduled exam.

To prepare for your final exam, review the following information: Exam Day: What to Expect.  

  Before Logging In To Take Your Exam:

• Have a government-issued I.D. (or other form of ID allowed by your institution or testing organization) ready and be located in a private, well-lit room with no one else around you.
• Clear your workspace from all materials except those allowed by your instructor or testing organization.
• Close all third-party programs and unplug any secondary monitors.
• Remove any non-religious head coverings.
• Download the Guardian Secure Browser: The exams require the use of a secure delivery browser.
• Test equipment before your session. (This can be done through your ProctorU dashboard)

It is important to review the specific guidelines for each exam, as there may be course-specific variations to these rules. Additionally, please note that your highest score will always be recorded and counted toward your final grade.

The first exam or quiz can be taken once every 24 hours with unlimited attempts. Subsequent exams and quizzes allow three attempts, which can be taken in 15-minute intervals. Your highest score will be applied to your final grade. The final exam is limited to one attempt.

All qualitative assignments (e.g., essays, videos, lab work, or any other assignment that is not a multiple-choice quiz or exam) are submitted through Turnitin. Be sure to follow the formatting instructions mentioned in your assignment, or if provided, use the instructions in the “Upload Document” section to ensure your submission is in a readable format. Your file should be a .docx or .pdf to prevent grading delays. You have two attempts on each written assignment. These assignments are graded individually in the order they are received. Grades, along with any specific feedback, will be posted to your assignment through Turnitin.

Content: All qualitative assignments are submitted through Turnitin. These are assignments outside of quizzes or exams, including, but not limited to, essays, videos, lab work, and presentations. Because of this variation, you must review each assignment prompt for its specific requirements. As a general rule, unless otherwise noted:

• Your assignments should be submitted as .docx or .pdf attachments.
• You have two attempts on each assignment.
• Assignments are graded individually in the order they are received.
• Faculty will provide comprehensive feedback and post grades to your assignment through Turnitin.

To submit your assignment for grading, follow these steps:

1. Locate the assignment in your course by clicking on the Assignment Title.
2. Click on the “My Submissions” tab.
3. Follow the instructions to upload your assignment.

StraighterLine works diligently to verify student identity, ensuring that the individual who registers is the same student who completes the course, requests a transcript, and receives credit for their work. This identity verification process also demonstrates that our academic policies align with the practices of higher education, lending legitimacy and authenticity to our courses and the credits earned. This is important information for both our current and potential partners, as well as for institutions receiving a StraighterLine transcript.

Please understand that identity verification is not intended to hinder your academic progress. Rather, it is in place to provide our partners—and your future college—with confidence that you are a capable and trustworthy student who has completed the coursework.

Identity verification includes but is not limited to, processes such as out-of-band methods (like calling or texting a number to verify student information), embedded question verification (answering questions based on publicly available details about the student), biometric verification, passive activity monitoring, analysis of voluntarily-provided electronic device data, and account comparison against publicly available networks (like social networks) within StraighterLine’s authentication system or proctoring services.

Most of StraighterLine's courses include a complimentary eTextbook. However, not all courses will have an eTextbook, as some course content is embedded within the course topics. The etextbook is provided digitally as part of course enrollment. Students who prefer a new, used, or rental hard copy are financially responsible for the purchase and can search for the ISBN to find available options. To access the eTextbook, click on the first reading assignment in the course. From there, you can create a bookshelf account and read the eTextbook material offline.

Lab kits for your course are ordered through eScience Labs.

To order a lab kit:

1. Register here.
2. Click the “Have a code?” button.
3. Enter the kit code found in your course syllabus.
4. Complete your purchase.

Please allow up to two weeks for shipping. Ordering your lab kit as soon as possible will ensure you can begin your coursework immediately.

Enrolling in StraighterLine Courses for the First Time?

Enrolling in courses is simple and can be done anytime on our website.

To enroll:

1. Visit StraighterLine.com.
2. Navigate to the Courses section and add your desired classes to your cart.
3. Proceed to checkout, where you will create an account.
4. Select “Not a Student Yet” and create your StraighterLine account.
5. Enter your contact and billing information.
6. Accept the Terms and Conditions, then continue to checkout.
7. Once payment is processed, your course will be available in your Dashboard.

Enrolling in StraighterLine Courses with an Active Membership?

Enrolling in courses is quick and can be done anytime on our website.

To enroll:

1. Visit StraighterLine.com.
2. Navigate to the Courses section and add your desired classes to your cart.
3. Proceed to checkout and login to your StraighterLine account.
4. Enter your payment details and access your Dashboard.
5. Your courses will be available to start immediately.

Enrolling in StraighterLine Courses with an Inactive Membership?

You can enroll in courses anytime on our website, even if your membership is inactive.

To enroll:

1. Visit StraighterLine.com.
2. Navigate to the Courses section and add your desired classes to your cart.
3. Proceed to checkout and login to your StraighterLine account.
4. Accept the Terms and Conditions, then continue to checkout.
5. Once payment is processed, your course will be available in your Dashboard.

As a first step in any course, we recommend thoroughly reviewing the course syllabus. This will help you familiarize yourself with all course content, including:

• Topics and concepts covered
• Required readings and supplemental resources
• Assignments and activities
• Point allocations

Next, take time to review the course sequencing by clicking through the course. This will give you a clear understanding of what is expected of you.

Finally, carefully review assignment prompts and instructions (including exams and quizzes) to ensure you understand all requirements. This will help you move forward with confidence in completing your coursework.

You can easily access your courses by clicking the center of your course card on your student dashboard.

StraighterLine courses are self-paced, allowing you to start immediately upon checkout. With no due dates, you have the flexibility to progress through the course at your own speed. Once you select your course and activate your monthly membership, you can take as little or as much time as needed to complete the material.

Each StraighterLine course follows a syllabus, which is located in our catalog. Though the topics and components of our courses vary, each topic may include a reading assignment, a lesson presentation, review activities, homework assignments, and other methods to help you learn the essential concepts. The topics represent the fundamental concepts that you will need to master in order to successfully complete the course.

Graded assessments are essential for completing the course. The first exam or quiz can be taken once every 24 hours with unlimited attempts. Subsequent exams and quizzes allow up to three attempts, with a 15-minute interval between each. Your highest score will be applied to your final grade. The final exam is limited to one attempt, and once you submit a quiz or exam, answers cannot be changed. You will receive a final course score after completing all assessments and required assignments. If you choose to transfer the course for credit to a partner or non-partner college, you can request a transcript, and your final score will be sent to your chosen institution, which will determine credit based on their academic criteria. Additionally, transcripts can be sent to non-schools and third-party programs for course completion verification.