A near-universal general education prerequisite — and clear writing is a genuine clinical skill, from charting to patient education. Self-paced and regionally accredited.
Nurses document constantly: care plans, assessments, incident reports, and patient education materials. Programs require English Composition to confirm you can write clearly and accurately before you reach clinical coursework where documentation carries legal and safety weight.
3 Credit Hours · Self-Paced
Official UIU transcript · Courses begin the 1st of each month
New course sessions begin on the first of every month. Enroll now to reserve your seat in the next monthly start.
Delivered through Upper Iowa University (HLC). Credit is designed to transfer into nursing programs.
Study around a job, family, or a current healthcare role, then apply to the next available cohort.
How English Composition is typically treated across nursing pathways. Always verify with each school.
| Program type | Typically required | Online accepted | Recency |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSN (4-year) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | No limit* |
| ABSN (accelerated) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | No limit* |
| ADN (associate) | ✓ Often | ✓ Yes | No limit* |
| Direct-entry MSN | ✓ Often | ✓ Yes | No limit* |
Requirements vary by program and change annually. Last reviewed May 2026 — always verify with each school.
Self-paced, accredited, and built for future nurses. Courses begin the first of each month.
