Welcome to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Nursing
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Information for Nursing Applicants
Mission of the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Nursing Department:
To provide quality education and individualized instruction to maximize each student’s potential and foster a commitment to the nursing profession.
Since 1974, when ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ opened its doors, the Nursing Program and its graduates have been highly regarded in the health care community.
Steps to Prepare for Applying to an ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Nursing Program
Review the information contained in the Nursing Applicant Handbook.
Register for the Nursing Career Seminar - RNURS 1 — It is an advisory course not mandatory.
This one-day class will provide you with information about nursing in general and
the ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Nursing Programs. You will also have an opportunity to meet students presently
in the programs.
After reading this web site and the Applicant Handbook, make an appointment with an
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ counselor at (925) 473-7449 for assistance in selecting courses.
Read about our gold star rating by the by the State Chancellor's Office.
Our Programs
We offer two Nursing Programs: The Vocational Nursing Program and the Registered Nursing Program, which includes
an LVN to RN option.
The programs offer an integrated curriculum, which prepares the graduates for the challenges in today’s nursing.
Graduates completing the Registered Nursing Program will receive an Associate In Science Degree in Nursing and qualify to take the State Board Examination (NCLEX-RN)* for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
The RN Program requires two academic years beyond completion of the prerequisite courses
The LVN to RN Transition requires successful completion of prerequisites and the third and fourth semesters of the RN Program.
Graduates completing the Vocational Nursing Program will receive a Certificate and qualify to take the State Board Examination (NCLEX-PN)** for licensure as a vocational nurse (LVN). The Vocational Nursing Program requires three semesters.
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*The Registered Nursing Program is designed to provide the education necessary for licensure eligibility and practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). You can view the Board of Registered Nursing NCLEX Pass Rates for ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ at:
**The Vocational Nursing program is designed to provide the education necessary for licensure eligibility and practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). You can view the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians NCLEX/PN Pass Rates for ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ at:
Approval Information
The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Registered Nursing ADN Program is approved through the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.
The ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ Vocational Nursing Program is approved through the State of California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.