Graduating Class - Associate in Science Degree - Nursing
Nursing is a profession which provides health care to individuals of all ages. Nursing encompasses many activities including health promotion, health maintenance, health care during illness and injury and rehabilitation. Nurses apply knowledge from the biological, physical, behavioral and nursing sciences to care for clients in varied settings. The purpose of the San Diego City College Nursing program is to provide an educational opportunity for qualified individuals interested in a career in nursing. Upon successful completion of program requirements, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Pass Rates
Admission to the program is by special application. Informational packets for the program are available in the Admissions Office. Please note, as of Fall 2012 International Students will not be accepted into the nursing program at San Diego City College.
The San Diego City College Nursing Education program is fully accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Inquiries regarding accreditation may be made by contacting the BRN at 400 R Street, Suite 4030, Sacramento, CA 94244, (916) 322-3350 or NLNAC at 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 500 Atlanta, GA 30326.
Directed Clinical Practice Requirement
Students accepted into this program will be required to successfully complete Directed Clinical Practice/ clinically-based courses held in health care facilities. These facilities require background checks and urine drug screening as a condition of placement.
Refusal to submit to a background check, or failure to meet clearance criteria established by the health care facility, may prevent placement in the Directed Clinical Practice/clinically-based course and thus, it may not be possible to successfully progress or complete the program.
Health care facilities also require adherence to strict standards of conduct. Facilities may refuse educational access to any person who does not adhere to the facility's standards of safety, health and ethical behavior. This may be cause for removal from the program.
Career Options
Some careers in nursing require education beyond the associate degree. The Registered Nurse cares for clients of all ages in a variety of clinical areas.
Registered Nurses may be employed at the entry level in a variety of settings such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, clinics and home health agencies.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing program, the graduate will be able to:
- Apply concepts and skills to successfully pass the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses). Pass Rates
- Make clinical judgments and management decisions to ensure accurate and safe client care.
- Practice within the ethical, legal and regulatory frameworks of professional nursing practice.
- Use standards of nursing practice to perform and evaluate client care in entry level practice.
- Participate in life-long learning.
Academic Programs
The Associate in Science degree in Nursing requires completion of the nursing courses. Additional general education and graduation requirements for the associate degree are listed on page 73 in the catalog.
last updated: 11/15/11