A required prerequisite at many nursing programs — especially common in states like Florida that emphasize it heavily. Self-paced and regionally accredited through UIU.
Nutrition is central to patient care across every specialty — from wound healing and diabetes management to pediatric and geriatric care. While some programs fold it into the curriculum, many require it as a standalone prerequisite.
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 nutrition is typically treated across nursing pathways. Always verify with each school.
| Program type | Typically required | Online accepted | Recency |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSN (4-year) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Usually | 5–7 yrs |
| ABSN (accelerated) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Usually | 3–5 yrs |
| ADN (associate) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Usually | 5–7 yrs |
| Direct-entry MSN | ✓ Yes | ✓ Usually | Verify |
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.
