Registered Nursing

Registered nursing practice is a licensed occupation, which is regulated by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). This curriculum qualifies the student for an Associate in Science degree with a major in Nursing. Graduates are eligible to apply for the California R.N. licensing examination (NCLEX-RN). This is a full-time program of study. In addition to courses required by the nursing major, graduation requirements established by the college must be met to earn the Associate in Science degree. Students must meet all prerequisite requirements and be formally accepted to the Nursing program prior to taking first semester classes. Students must complete 69.5 required units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will be able to demonstrate the cognitive skills necessary to integrate the nursing concepts learned in a two year ADN program, including clinical evidence-based concepts inherent in entry level registered nursing practice; demonstrate cognitive skills necessary to integrate the nursing concepts learned in the first year of the ADN program; and demonstrate the psychomotor skills necessary to integrate the nursing concepts learned in a two year ADN program, including clinical evidence-based concepts inherent in entry level registered nursing practice. Glendale College offers programs leading to a certificate or degree in Registered Nursing (RN). The program of study of the Department of Nursing is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Students must meet all prerequisite requirements and be formally accepted to the Nursing program prior to taking first semester classes. See the nursing counselor for detailed program requirements.

Associate in Science Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR THE PROGRAM		UNITS
	Prerequisite Courses for the Program
CHEM 101, 110, or 120 or equivalent and BIOL 101 or 120 or 122 or equivalent	BIOL 112	Microbiology	5
	BIOL 120	Human Anatomy	5
BIOL 120 and one of the following CHEM 101, 110, or 120	BIOL 121	Introduction to Physiology	4
	ENGL 101	Introduction to College Reading and Composition	4
	PSYCH 101	General Psychology	3
Placement is based on an academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 15	Eligibility for MATH 90
	Required Courses for the Program
	SPCH 101	Public Speaking	3
Selection for enrollment in the RN program	NS 200	Nursing Perspectives	1.5
NS 200 and 205 or previous completion of equivalent coursework	NS 201	Nursing Seminar I	1
NS 211 or previous completion of equivalent coursework	NS 202**	Nursing Seminar II	1.5
NS 212 (Generic Nursing Program)or NS 217 (Career Ladder LVN-RN Nursing Program) or previous completion of equivalent coursework	NS 203**	Nursing Seminar III	1.5
NS 213 or previous completion of equivalent coursework	NS 204**	Nursing Seminar IV	1
Selection for enrollment in the RN program	NS 205	Essentials of Medication Administration	.5
NS 205 or previous completion of equivalent coursework	NS 208	Pharmacology for Nursing	2.5
NS 200 and 205 or previous completion of equivalent coursework	NS 210	Fundamentals of Nursing	3.5
NS 205 and NS 210, or previous completion of equivalent coursework	NS 211	Medical-Surgical Nursing I	3.5
NS 211 or previous completion of equivalent coursework	NS 212	Medical-Surgical Nursing II	4.5
NS 212 or NS 217 and NS 218 or previous completion of equivalent coursework	NS 213	Medical-Surgical Nursing III	4.5
NS 213	NS 214	Medical-Surgical Nursing IV	6
NS 213	NS 215	Nursing Practice in Contemporary Settings	2.5
NS 212 (Generic Nursing Program), or NS 213 and 217 (Career Ladder LVN-RN) or equivalent	NS 216***	Intermediate Clinical Experience	2
NS 211, Generic Nursing Program), or NS 217, NS 218 and (Career Ladder LVN-RN), or previous completion of equivalent coursework	NS 222	Psychiatric Nursing	3.5
NS 222 or previous completion of equivalent coursework	NS 223	Maternal Child Health	6
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		69.5

** This course is optional but highly recommended.
*** This course is designed for students who have completed the first year of the generic RN program.

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

February 2022	GCC CATALOG 2022-2023
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.