Nursing
Associate in Science Nursing · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Upon completion of the major, the graduate is eligible to take the Registered Nursing Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN). The program prepares graduates who can contribute to the advancement of nursing science and influence changes in a variety of settings within the health care system. The graduate possesses a repertoire of knowledge, skills, and attributes that serve as the foundation for safe, competent practice and lifelong learning. SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIRED
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Incorporate the core of knowledge unique to the nursing profession in the delivery of health care in acute, chronic, or community health settings.
- Utilize the nursing process to provide care for clients, families and significant others with diverse health needs and practices.
- Practice within the profession‘s ethical and legal framework.
- Use critical thinking skills in decisions related to managing care for groups of clients.
- Respond to the demands of rapidly changing information technology by incorporating computer literacy in health care delivery and utilizing the internet for research.
Program Requirements
SUBJECT #
TITLE
UNITS
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOS 42 | General Human Anatomy | 5 |
| BIOS 43 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| BIOS 44 | Microbiology | 5 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 1 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| orCOMM 10 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| NURS 51 | Maternity Nursing | 4.5 |
| NURS 52 | Pediatric Nursing | 4.5 |
| NURS 55 | Fundamentals of Nursing Practice | 8.5 |
| NURS 53 | Mental Health Nursing | 4.5 |
| NURS 60A | Adult Health I | 4.5 |
| NURS 60B | Adult Health II | 6 |
| NURS 60C | Adult Health III | 3.5 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| orPSY 5 | Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | 4 |
| NUTR 1 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| Total | 60 | |
Other Information
Discipline: Health & Wellness
Program Control Number: 01081
TOP Code: 123000 - Nursing
CIP Code: 51.3801 - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse