The purpose of the San Diego City College Nursing Education Program is to provide an educational opportunity for qualified individuals interested in a career in nursing. The nursing curriculum prepares individuals to assume the responsibility for providing health care to clients with acute and chronic illnesses. Nursing theory is coordinated with laboratory experiences in local hospitals and health care agencies under the supervision of nursing faculty members. The nursing program prepares the graduate for employment as an entry level staff Registered Nurse in a variety of health care settings, including acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, outpatient clinics and doctors' offices.

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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)
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"The student is awarded an Associate of Science Degree and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

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3 Educational Options:

Associate Degree Nurse (Generic) 
Upon completion of the two year nursing curriculum and all college graduation requirements, the student is awarded an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) Curriculum Plan (PDF)

Associate Degree Nurse
(LVN-RN/ Advanced Placement)
Vocational Nurses who have graduated from accredited schools of vocational nursing may apply for this option which requires completion of a "transition" course, all second year nursing courses, and other college graduation requirements. Curriculum Plan (PDF)

LVN to RN 30 Unit Option
Licensed Vocational Nurses who desire to complete the minimum number of units (30) required to take the licensure examination may apply for this option.  Further information is available from the Director of Nursing Education. Curriculum Plan (PDF)

NOTE: Other states may not recognize the LVN Thirty-Unit Option as a method to satisfy the requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse. Interested candidates are urged to contact the respective Boards of Nursing for additional information.

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