Palomar College Nursing Program Information. Nursing Program Contact Information Gail Rodriques Program Health Specialist (760) 744-1150, ext. 2279 fax:

Palomar College Nursing Program

Information

Nursing ProgramContact Information

Gail RodriquesProgram Health

Specialist(760) 744-1150, ext. 2279

fax: 760-761-3581

Email: grodriques@palomar.edu

www.palomar.edu/nursing

Degree Programs

Generic-4 semesters (2 years)

LVN to RN-2 semesters (1 year)

Generic ProgramNew cohort accepted each semester Fall – 30-36 students Spring – 30-36 students

Currently a Monday – Saturday commitment but students must be flexible. Schedules vary and classes may be morning, afternoon or evening. Full time commitment!

LVN-RN Step UpStudents enter in the third semester of the Generic Program. Number of available spaces varies – .

LVN–RN Step Up is not subject to the generic application procedure. There is a separate LVN-RN Application with preadmission requirements.

Admission Criteria for the Generic

Nursing Program

Multi Criteria Used in Application

Procedure Previous U.S. degreesGPA in Sciences & GE CourseworkProficiency in 2nd languageTEAS

AdditionalMulti Criteria

Points

Allied Health ProfessionsLife ExperienceVolunteer hours in the health care field (100 hrs. minimum within 3 years)

Application Dates

Generic ProgramJuly 20-August 14 Spring entrance

January 12-February 13 Fall entrance

Can reapply, if not accepted.

Admission Criteria for the

LVN -RN Nursing Program

Application Dates

LVN-RN Step Up January 2 – March 1

Accepted applicants to the Nursing Program are based on a space available basis and are notified in April.

Prerequisites forGeneric & LVN-RN

High School Graduation, Equivalency (GED) or higher degree Students must submit an unofficial copy of High School Diploma, high school transcript, GED certificate or transcript showing higher degree

Previous Degree

SB-1393If a student has a

Baccalaureate or higher degree from accredited U.S. Institution, they are exempt

from support or Gen Ed course work.

PrerequisitesMath CompetencyIntermediate Algebra or any higher Math (college level)Palomar College - Math 56, 60 or higher Math

Prerequisites

Science CoursesHuman Anatomy – 10 yearsHuman Physiology – 7 yearsMicrobiology – 7 years

Minimum 2.5 GPA required

Prerequisites forLVN Step Up

ProgramSame as Generic plus the following:Nursing 110 (offered Fall semester only) Copy of current CA LVN license

Note: If you did not graduate from a regionally accredited LVN program and desire the degree….See me for information regarding your options after the presentation.

Test of Essential Academic Skills

(TEAS) Diagnostic test that covers Math, English, Reading & Science. The first score on the TEAS exam will be used for the application. Strongly recommend accessing resources on our website to prepare for the test.Applicants must have a minimum cumulative score of 62%. If below 62%, the TEAS exam can be repeated once after remediation than the second score is used for the application.You must have a Palomar College student ID to take the test.

Associate in Arts or Associate in Science

•Nursing Curriculum is identical. Students must declare a degree plan immediately after admission into the Nursing Program.•Both are transferable to four-year universities.

General Education Requirements

for AS & AA DegreesPsychologySociologySpeechEnglish CompositionHumanities

Additional Requirements for

AA Degree American History & Institutions (6 units)

Health Education and Multicultural requirements are waived for the AA & AS degree in Nursing. (they are included in our nursing curriculum)

Application ProcessApplication Packet must be complete. Incomplete packets will not be processed. Application & required checklistProof of high school graduation or higher degreeUnofficial transcripts supporting all coursework completed toward the AA or AS degree in NursingTEAS score –unofficial when applying & official when accepted (submit all TEAS results)Support documents as listed on application for additional point awards

Nursing CurriculumPalomar College Nursing Program has state and national accreditations: The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and Accreditation Commission in Nursing Education (ACEN).

Nursing 117 & 103Nursing 118 & 203Nursing 217 (LVNs enter)Nursing 218

Background CheckAll incoming nursing students are subject to a background check. Includes but not limited to the following:

Seven years residence/background historySSN TraceOIG/GSA-Medicare fraudNationwide Sex Offender Registry10-Panel Drug Screen

Legal Status Requirement

Clinical sites mandate that nursing students must be a legal resident.The BRN requires a SSN before graduates can sit for the NCLEX exam. Legal residents without a SSN can begin the Nursing Program but may not be accepted by a clinical site and therefore not be able to continue in the Nursing Program.

Physical DisclaimersModerate to heavy lifting & carrying (20-40 pounds)Fine motor dexterityGood vision & hearingExcessive periods of walking & standing

General Information

Program CostsEmployment Opportunities

After Graduation

NCLEX ExamADN to BSN Programs• More information provided in

first semester.

Other Information

Please log on to www.rn.ca.gov for information about all the nursing programs in California. This site includes the five year pass rate for all accredited programs in the state.

What To Do Now1.Apply to Palomar College2.Call Assessment office (760)744-1150 ext. 2383 to book test appointment 3.Call Counseling Department ext. 2179 to book appointment with counselor 4.Enroll in prerequisite courses not yet completed

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