NURSING, REGISTERED (30 UNIT OPTION)

30-Unit Option, Certificate of Achievement (Non-Degree Pathway)

Licensed Vocational Nurses may enter into the third semester of the RN program and complete the third and fourth semesters. This pathway leads to RN licensure but may include limitations for practice and advanced education. Admission is on a space-available basis, and prior consultation with the Director of Nursing is required.

Required Prerequisite Coursework (9 units):

BIO 204 Microbiology -- 5 units

BIO 212 Human Biology -- 3 units

BIO 212L Human Biology Lab -- 1 unit

All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

The Cuesta College Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The purpose of the nursing program is to prepare students for entry level registered nursing positions in a variety of health care settings in California. Graduates of this two-year program are eligible to take the National Council for Licensure Examination (NCLEX), and upon successful completion, become licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication.
2. Apply critical thinking in the nursing process and caring framework when providing patient care.
3. Integrate knowledge from biological, social, and nursing sciences into clinical practice to meet the complex needs of diverse patient populations.
4. Practice safely and ethically within the scope of practice, collaborating effectively with the healthcare team.
5. Demonstrate foundational leadership skills in nursing practice.
6. Apply age-appropriate concepts in the delivery of nursing care.
7. Provide culturally sensitive nursing care in diverse clinical settings.