# Registered Nursing (Certificate of Achievement)

Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Allied Health

Source: https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4089/4092/4102

After completing the Registered Nursing program and passing the National Council Licensure Examination, students will have job entry skills for registered nursing. The Associate degree in Registered Nursing requires completion of the Allied Health clinical courses listed plus general education requirements. Students are then qualified for a Certificate of Achievement in Registered Nursing and an Associate of Science degree. At the present time, the Registered Nursing program is open to licensed vocational nurses or those who have successfully completed a vocational nursing program and are exam eligible.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  take and pass the licensure exam.
2.  function within the scope of practice of the registered nurse as outlined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
3.  practice within professional and legal standards, ethical principles and demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural differences of clients.
4.  apply principles of oral, written and verbal communication to convey relevant, accurate and complete information.
5.  demonstrate an ability to practice safely.
6.  apply the nursing process by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care and teaching the maintenance of health and prevention of disease.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AH 8 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| or BIO 8 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| AH 9 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| or BIO 9 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| ENGL 1A | Composition and Reading | 4 |
| CMUN 1A | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| SOC 1A | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| MATH 235 | Integrated Algebra | 7.5-10 |
| or MATH 240 | Algebra II | 5 |
| or MATH 242 | Algebra for Statistics | 6 |
| AH 51 | Medical-Surgical Nursing | 11 |
| AH 52 | Medical-Surgical Nursing | 11 |
| AH 53 | Medical-Surgical - Maternal-Neonatal Nursing | 11 |
| AH 54 | Medical-Surgical/Pediatric Nursing | 11 |
| AH 16 | Intravenous Therapy/Blood Withdrawal | 2 |
| **Current BLS Provider card from the American Heart Association** | |  |
| **Grade point average of 2.5 or higher in AH/BIO 8, AH/BIO 9, CMUN 1A, SOC 1A, AH 51, AH 52, AH 53, and AH 54. A minimum grade of "C" required in all nursing prerequisites.** | |  |
| AH 55 | Interactive and Mental Health Nursing | 10 |
| AH 56 | Compensatory Nursing Practice | 10 |
| **A student may complete the Gavilan College A.A./A.S. general education, the CSU-GE Breadth or the IGETC pattern, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60 unit total. See a counselor for details.** | |  |
| **NOTE: A course may be used to satisfy both general education and major courses. See "Double Counting Rule".** | |  |
| **Total** | | **** |