Nursing, A.S.
Admission Requirements
Note: Meeting admission requirements for the program does not guarantee admission into the Associate Degree in Nursing Program. In addition, "Pre-Nursing Information Workshop" attendance is mandatory. Please see the Multi-Criteria Selection Process form for more information about the selection process.
https://www.msjc.edu/nursingandalliedhealth/adn/admission-info-adn.html
Advanced Placement Students
LVN/LPN and Military students will be considered for advanced placement based on prior learning and experience. Students' cognitive and psychomotor skills will be assessed and based on their knowledge and experience or prior/current education, will be given credit for prior learning as appropriate. The following policy is a way to recognize our veterans for their contributions.
https://www.msjc.edu/nursingandalliedhealth/adn/advanced-placement-programs.html
LVN to RN Transition
Degree/Non-Degree Candidate
Students choosing this option are Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN’s) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s). These students would be eligible to enter the third semester of the Associate in Science in Nursing program after completing the recommended Role Transition courses and receive credit for prior learning through currency, challenge by exam, or completed remedial activities. Students can opt to meet all of the requirements for the Associate in Science in Nursing degree (degree candidate) or to satisfy the course requirements for only those courses that are required by the California State Board of Registered Nursing as the content required for RN licensure (nondegree candidate). Students can apply for advanced placement if he/she has completed courses at another college. Advanced Placement Policy and Procedure can be found on the Nursing website.
Military Advanced Placement
Military personnel will be assessed for credit for prior learning and determine eligibility for advanced placement if the military student (active duty, veterans) has completed courses that meet particular nursing course expectations. Advanced Placement Policy and Procedure for military personnel can be found on the Nursing website.
Degree Candidate
Admission Requirements: Note: Meeting admission requirements for the program does not guarantee admission into the Associate Degree in Nursing Program. Please see the Multi-Criteria Selection Process form for additional information about the selection process.
In addition, a “Pre-Nursing Information Workshop attendance is mandatory.
30 Unit Non-Degree Option
Students choosing this option are Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN’s) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN’s) who would be eligible to enter the third semester of the program after the LVN to RN Transition preparatory courses NURS-572 Basic Medical Surgical Nursing Skills Lab (formerly NURS-072) and NURS-232 Role Transition are completed. Students can opt to meet all of the requirements of the Associate Degree in Science in Nursing degree (degree candidate) or to satisfy the course requirements for only those courses that are required by the California Board of Registered Nursing as the content required for RN licensure (non-degree candidate). Students can apply for advanced placement into the LVN-RN option if he/she has completed courses at another college. This student will be required to satisfy 30-semester units in nursing and physical sciences in order to qualify them to apply for RN licensure in California. This option is recognized only in the state of California. Students will be admitted based on space availability.
AS.NURS.RN or AS.LVN2RN
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Pre-Nursing: Associate of Science - Non-Transfer
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI-101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| NUTR-101 | Introduction to Nutrition Science (formerly Nutrition and Foods) | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| CHEM-107 | Chemistry of Life | 5 |
| COMM-100 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENGL-103 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I | 4 |
| ART-104 | World Art | 3 |
| ANTH-102 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| PSYC-103 | Human Development | 3 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL-125 | Microbiology | 4 |
| HIST-111 or HIST-112 | U.S. History to 1877 or U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| SPAN-102 | Elementary Spanish II | 4 |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
Note: AREA G (Math Competency) can be demonstrated by a high school math course at or above the level of Algebra 2 with a grade of C or better.
An Associate Degree in this program requires students to follow MSJC's General Education, Option A and complete all general education areas, all major requirements, and complete an overall total of 60 degree applicable units with a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Minimum cumulative college level GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale with a grade of “C” or better in the following courses:
NOTE: Students who have AP scores to satisfy ENGL-101 College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) and Math to meet MSJC program admission requirements will need to provide official scores. Students must meet with a Health and Wellness Counselor to review and complete the AP petition process.
Admission Requirements: High School graduate (or equivalency)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | ||
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL-125 | Microbiology | 4 |
| or BIOL-125H | Honors Microbiology | |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| or ENGL-101H | Honors College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
or any College Level Math numbered 100 or higher | ||
| Total Units | 19 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | ||
| NURS-194 | Pharmacology & Dosage Calculations for Nurses | 3.5 |
| NURS-212 | Foundations of Nursing | 4 |
| NURS-214 | Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 4 |
| NURS-571 | Foundations of Nursing Skills Lab (formerly NURS-071) | 0.5 |
| Semester Two | ||
| NURS-222 | Nursing Care of Children & Families | 3.5 |
| NURS-224 | Beginning Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 5 |
| NURS-226 | Nursing of Childbearing & Families | 3.5 |
| NURS-572 | Basic Medical Surgical Nursing Skills Lab (formerly NURS-072) | 0.5 |
| Semester Three | ||
| NURS-234 | Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing III | 5 |
| NURS-236 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS-238 | Gerontology and Community Nursing | 2 |
| NURS-573 | Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab (formerly NURS-073) | 0.5 |
| Semester Four | ||
| NURS-244 | Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing IV | 4 |
| NURS-248 | Preceptorship | 2.5 |
| NURS-574 | Advanced Nursing Skills Lab (formerly NURS-074) | 0.5 |
| Additional Associate Degree and Requirements | ||
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC-101H | Honors Introduction to Psychology | |
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or PS-101H | Honors Introduction to American Government and Politics | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Honors Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Honors Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Humanities Area C on Option A GE 1 | 3 | |
| Diversity AREA F on Option A GE 1 | 3 | |
| Total Units | 57 | |
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Any course from Area C (Humanities) and Area F (Diversity). See the MSJC Option A General Education Breadth Pattern.
Note: Graduates from the A.S. in Nursing Program meet the requirement of Physical Education and Healthful Living
LVN to RN Transition
Degree Candidate
Prerequisites
(For admission into the third semester of the program)
Minimum cumulative college level GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale with a grade of “C” or better in the following courses:
Advanced Placement students' cognitive and psychomotor skills will be assessed and given credit for prior learning if they meet the competencies for the nursing courses as demonstrated through currency, challenge exams, or completed remedial activities.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Prerequisites | ||
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL-125 | Microbiology | 4 |
| or BIOL-125H | Honors Microbiology | |
| ENGL-101 | College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | 4 |
| or ENGL-101H | Honors College Composition (formerly Freshman Composition) | |
| MATH-140 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
or any College Level Math numbered 100 or higher | ||
| PSYC-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC-101H | Honors Introduction to Psychology | |
| Total Units | 22 | |
LVN, licensed in California or proof of LVN program graduate awaiting licensure.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Preparatory Coursework | ||
| NURS-232 | Role Transition | 3 |
| NURS-572 | Basic Medical Surgical Nursing Skills Lab (formerly NURS-072) | 0.5 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| NURS-234 | Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing III | 5 |
| NURS-236 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS-238 | Gerontology and Community Nursing | 2 |
| NURS-573 | Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab (formerly NURS-073) | 0.5 |
| 4th Semester | ||
| NURS-244 | Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing IV | 4 |
| NURS-248 | Preceptorship | 2.5 |
| NURS-574 | Advanced Nursing Skills Lab (formerly NURS-074) | 0.5 |
| Additional Associate Degree and Requirements | ||
| PS-101 | Introduction to American Government and Politics | 3 |
| or PS-101H | Honors Introduction to American Government and Politics | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Public Speaking | ||
| Honors Public Speaking | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Honors Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Humanities Area C on Option A GE 1 | 3 | |
| Diversity Area F on Option A GE 1 | 3 | |
| Total Units | 33 | |
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Any course from Area C (Humanities) and Area F (Diversity). See the MSJC Option A General Education Breadth Pattern.
Note: Graduates from the A.S. in Nursing Program meet the requirement of Physical Education and Healthful Living.
30 Unit Non-Degree Option
In accordance with BRN regulations, this option must contain specific coursework but may not exceed 30 units. At MSJC our required coursework is complete at 28 units.
Prerequisites
Minimum cumulative college level GPA of 2.5 on 4.0 scale with a minimum grade of “C” in the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-125 | Microbiology | 4 |
| or BIOL-125H | Honors Microbiology | |
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| Total Units | 8 | |
LVN, licensed in California or proof of awaiting licensure.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Preparatory Coursework | ||
| NURS-232 | Role Transition | 3 |
| NURS-572 | Basic Medical Surgical Nursing Skills Lab (formerly NURS-072) | 0.5 |
| 3rd Semester | ||
| NURS-234 | Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing III | 5 |
| NURS-236 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| NURS-238 | Gerontology and Community Nursing | 2 |
| 4th Semester | ||
| NURS-244 | Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing IV | 4 |
| NURS-248 | Preceptorship | 2.5 |
| Total Units | 20 | |
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