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Pre-Nursing Information Nursing Programs 4. Apply to Nursing Program: Clovis Community College Center offers Nursing Program Pathway: many of the pre-requisites needed to get Most nursing programs require a into your Nursing program of choice. GPA of 2.5 and above with grades of Once those are all completed you will ap- ‘C’ or better in all pre-requisite cours- ply to your program of choice. es needed. However due to the com- petitive nature and impacted pro- CNA Programs: grams of many of the Nursing Pro- Pre-Nursing Reedley College grams it is suggested to strive to have Clovis Adult School a higher GPA. Many programs also Information Fresno Adult School have a waitlist that requires all pre- College of Sequoias requisite courses to be completed be- Merced College fore submitting an application to the program can occur. On average, de- LVN Programs: pending on your program of choice Clovis Adult School and how impacted the program is you Fresno Adult School may be looking at a 2-9 year process Dinuba Adult School for obtaining your certificate/degree Madera Adult School in Nursing. San Joaquin Valley College **As always please check with your Merced College program of choice to receive the most Madera Community College Center accurate information for your Nurs- ing pathway. LVN to RN: Madera Community College Center West Hills College RN/ASN Programs: Fresno City College College of the Sequoias San Joaquin Valley College Merced College 10309 North Willow Avenue Fresno, CA 93730 BSN Programs: Counseling Office California State University, Fresno (559) 325-5230 Nursing RN - B.S.N AC2 133 Nursing B.S. National University Counseling Department California State University, Bakersfield SOME TIPS TO HELP YOU Registered Nurse (RN): An RN is a nurse 2. Complete Pre-Requisites: GET STARTED IN THE that has completed a course of study and Depending on your choice of getting an As- NURSING FIELD passed the proper examinations to become li- sociates, Bachelors, or Master’s degree in censed and registered. Registered nurses pro- Nursing the prerequisites may vary. These 1.What is Nursing? vide the greatest level of care for many pa- are the suggested *science courses: Nursing is comprised on many different tients. They not only provide specific types of Human Anatomy (BIOL 20) fields and many different levels of employ- care, but also give advice and help coordinate Human Physiology (BIOL 22) ment. In many cases, their positions closely other health services for patients. Most RN Microbiology (BIOL 31) relate to their personal career interests, programs require about two years of pre- General Chemistry (CHEM 3A and/or Chem 3B) work values, and transferable skills. Some requisites in addition to the two years for the employers of nurses can include hospitals, actual RN training. Required General Education courses: English (ENGL 1A) nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, clin- Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN): Intermediate Algebra (MATH 103 and/or ics, home health agencies, correctional facil- A BSN is a college level course of study de- Math 11/Stat 7 by some schools) ities, and schools. signed to further the education of registered Public Speaking (COMM 1, 2, or 8) nurses. Receiving a BSN allows a registered Psychology (PSY 2) 2. Explore & Research: nurse to acquire formal education recognition Sociology (SOC 1A) or Anthro 2: Cultural Anthropology (certain programs.) Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA):CNA's that will allow the nurse to broaden his or her scope of practice. Most BSN programs take *Requirements do vary among which school are people who assist patients or clients you choose to apply to. Please contact that with healthcare needs under the supervi- between four and six years to complete. school for more information sion of a Registered Nurse or a Licensed Vocational Nurse. CNA's are most common- Make an appointment with our Health 3. Become Involved: Take advantage of these opportunities ly employed in convalescent facilities, in- Sciences Counselor by contacting the listed below to gain experience and learn home health care organizations, and small CCCC Counseling Office at (559) 325-5230 more about the Nursing field: practices. Most CNA programs take be- for more information. tween 18 and 36 weeks to complete. Volunteer at a hospital or clinic. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN): LVN's Join the Pre-Professional Health Club. are nurses that are licensed by the state to Contact Dr. Hile at (559) 325-5228 or provide routine patient care. LVN's must be email [email protected]. You may also supervised by registered nurses or doctors email Dr. Ann Fallon and are limited to the types of services they [email protected] for more info. Join the STEM program to help you be- can provide patients. Most LVN programs come transfer ready and support you in take about three semesters to complete. transferring to a Nursing Program. Con- tact STEM Counselor Brandon Huebert You can access Assist.org as a tool to ensure at (559) 325-5227 or e-mail: you are enrolled in the correct courses at the [email protected] community college and that your courses Join a professional Nursing association articulate with the California State Universi- such as the American Red Cross, the ty or University of California campus American Nurses Association, or the requirements. American Society of Registered Nurses . .
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