This program provides high-quality nursing education to a diverse student population. The program facilitates the development of entry-level nurses who are prepared to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community. The faculty support a student-centered learning environment of collaboration, communication, safety, compassion, and excellence in nursing care.
Complete the following prerequisite courses prior to applying for the program:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 1 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| PHYSI 1 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| BIO 2 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| ENGL 1 | Reading and Composition | 4 |
| or ENGL 1H | Honors Reading and Composition | |
| or ENGL 1S | Reading and Composition with Support | |
| or ESL 1S | College Writing for Non-Native Speakers | |
| Subtotal Units | 18-19 | |
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework including the following courses:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCH 1/1H | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCIO 1/1H | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| COMM 10 | Elements of Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM 20 | Elements of Interpersonal Communication | |
| or COMM 30 | Elements of Group Communication | |
| SUBTOTAL UNITS | 9 | |
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.
RECOMMENDED but not required courses:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ADN 225 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| ADN 810 | Preparation for Nursing | 0.5 |
| AH 60 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AH 225 | Basic Arrhythmia Recognition | 0.5 |
| VN 222 | Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal | 1.5 |