Registered Nursing (RN)
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)
The Associate Degree Nurse or Registered Nurse (RN) is prepared to coordinate, plan and provide nursing care in hospitals and similar health agencies. The RN assists patients with personal care, provides teaching and counseling to prevent illness and promote health, and performs specialized treatments and procedures. Registered Nurses function as team leaders and direct the care provided by Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), as well as unlicensed health care workers.
Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program are qualified to take the California state board examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) in California.
APPROXIMATE WEEKLY SCHEDULE
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8:00-12:00 |
Classes on Campus
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| M or Th |
5:00-7:00 |
Research for clinical experience
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| T/W |
7:00-2:30 or 3:00-10:30pm |
Clinical experience
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| F/S |
7:00-2:30 |
Clinical Experience
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| Th |
8:00-12:00 |
Classes on campus
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Students are expected to spend many hours in the Allied Health and Nursing Lab when they are not in class or clinical, to learn and be evaluated on all required nursing skills.
The Allied Health and Nursing Laboratory is open Monday through Friday during the day with some evening hours and on Saturdays. Please check with the lab for current hours.
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 EVENING AND WEEKEND HOURS
A maximum of one semester of evening clinical experience (3:00-10:30 p.m.) is required after Level II in the program.
A minimum of one semester of Fridays/Saturdays (7:00-3:00pm) clinical experience will also be required during any level in the program.
PROGRAM COMPLETION
A grade of "C" or better is required for all Nursing courses and any courses noted with • on the General Education list.
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
Nursing courses are designed to be completed in four semesters. However, since the program is based on Mastery Learning, a maximum of six semesters may be allowed. (There is no regular summer session.) Qualified students are scheduled to enter the program from four times each year; August and September and January and February.
ESTIMATED COST
Students must purchase uniforms, nursing shoes, watch with a second hand, stethoscope, bandage scissors, hemostat, all nursing modules and required textbooks. There are some materials fees which are paid at the time of registration for applicable programs. Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical agencies and to the college. The first semester is the most costly. Scholarships and financial aid are available through the Financial Aid Office.
LVNs
LVN to RN students are entered each spring semester. LVNs currently licensed in California are admitted in one of two tracks, see web site for description. Advanced standing is granted to LVNs based on evaluation. A maximum of three semesters is allowed for LVN to RN students to complete nursing program requirements.
TRANSFER NURSING STUDENTS
Students previously enrolled in a state-accredited registered nursing program within the past two years and in good standing, may transfer into the SBCC ADN Program on a space available basis.
Transfer students must meet all SBCC ADN Program application and entrance requirements.
FOREIGN NURSES
Individuals who are Registered Nurses in another country, and who are required by the California Board of Registered Nursing to complete nursing courses to qualify for the NCLEX may apply to the SBCC ADN Program. Admission is determined on a space-available basis. Foreign nurses must meet all SBCC ADN Program application and entrance requirements.
SAN MARCOS HEALTH ACADEMY GRADUATES
San Marcos Health Academy graduates have preference on the wait list once they have completed all application and entrance requirements.
RETURNING STUDENTS
Students who have previously been enrolled in the SBCC ADN Program and apply for readmission will be admitted on a space available basis. Students may re-enter the SBCC ADN program one-time only. Students who have been out of the program over two years, must meet current application and entrance requirements.
If, at any time, a student’s conduct, or physical or emotional health is such that it is a potential threat to the well-being of patients or others, the student will be dismissed from the program.
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