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BIOL 40B* BIOL 40C* BIOL 45* PSYC 1 PSYC 14
Human Anatomy and Physiology 5 Human Anatomy and Physiology 5 Introduction to Human Nutrition 4 General Psychology 4 Developmental Aspects of Psychology 4
Registered Nurse (RN)
A.S. Degree
Admission to the program is limited. The RN Program starts every quarter except summer quarter and it is six quarters in length. Nursing classes are generally not o ered in the summer. The majority of courses are held in the daytime.
The Associate Degree Nursing program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The RN graduate is eligible to take the California State Board Examination for licensing (NCLEX-RN). Students are admitted to this program during the fall, winter and spring quarters. Once admitted, the program is six quarters in length (not including prerequisites).
Program Learning Outcomes - upon completion, students will be able to:
• Take the professional licensure exam for Registered Nurse
(NCLEX).
• Provide competent nursing care as a novice RN in multiple
health care settings.
Admission Criteria
Admission to the program is limited and based on the following:
• Completion of all prerequisites with the minimum grade
requirements speci ed below.
• Completion of a nursing program application.
• Evidence of good health.
• Background check and drug test (two times each): once
each prior to entry into the program and once each prior to beginning Quarter 4 of the program. Clinical sites may limit student participation depending on  ndings, which may prevent the student from completing the graduation requirements.
• A minimum 75% academic record calculation using the Chancellor’s Formula (see the Nursing Program web site).
• Passing result on the Admission Assessment Exam.
• Social Security card allowing employment in the U.S.
Prerequisites: 7
The 11 prerequisites in this section will be used for screening and admission into the RN program.
These two prerequisites must be completed with a “C” grade or better:
Complete one course: 5
ESL 5^ EWRT 1A
or EWRT 1AH
Advanced Composition and Reading (5) Composition and Reading (5) Composition and Reading - HONORS (5)
Complete one course: 5
COMM 1 Public Speaking (5)
or COMM 1H Public Speaking - HONORS (5)
COMM 10 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (5) or COMM 10H Fundamentals of Oral
Communication - HONORS (5)
*Course must be completed within seven years of nursing program admission screening.
^ESL 5 restricted to students whose native language is not English.
Requirements:
Admitted students complete the major courses and the Nursing General Education requirements to earn the degree.
Major Requirements: 16
Complete with a “C” grade or better:
NURS 85 NURS 85A NURS 85AL NURS 85L NURS 86 NURS 86L
Recommended
NURS 152, 154
Fewer or more major courses from the RN curriculum may be required at the discretion of the Director of Nursing depending on the student’s previous education and experience.
Nursing A.S. Degree General Education Requirements Complete with a minimum 2.0 GPA:
• One course from GE Area C1 - Arts (4 units)
• One course from GE Area C2 - Humanities (4 units)
• One unit from GE Area E in PE or PEA activities
• One Intercultural Studies course taken in Area C or D
Note: A.S. Degree General Education Areas A, B and D are satis ed through completion of the prerequisites and major courses.
See the Nursing Program web page at www.deanza.edu/ nursing for application guidelines and materials.
Advanced Medical-Surgical Concepts 2 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (Theory) 2 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (Clinical) 2.5 Advanced Medical-Surgical Clinical 2.5 Leadership/Management in Nursing 2 Leadership/Management
Clinical Component 5
Total Units Required,
Incl. Prerequisites ........................................68
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NURS 50 MATH 114
Career Opportunities in Nursing 2 (must be completed at De Anza)
College Math Preparation Level 3:
Intermediate Algebra 5
Complete MATH 114, its equivalent or higher level mathematics, or get a qualifying score for MATH 114 on De Anza’s mathematics assessment test.
These nine prerequisites or their equivalents must be completed with a “C” grade or better.
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BIOL 26* BIOL 40A* BIOL 40B* BIOL 40C* BIOL 45* PSYC 1 PSYC 14
Introductory Microbiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology Human Anatomy and Physiology Human Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Human Nutrition General Psychology
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