Goal of the Nursing Program
The goal of the American River College
Associate Degree Nursing Program is to prepare a graduate who is
eligible for licensure to practice as a registered nurse. In
addition, graduates are prepared to utilize the nursing process
effectively with patients of all ages and within a variety of
healthcare settings. The graduate will have a solid foundation in
providing competent nursing care at the entry level of registered
nursing practice.
General Information
The Nursing program consists of a
combination of general education and nursing courses with related
laboratory experience in local health agencies. Successful
completion of the program qualifies the student to take the National
Licensing Examination to become registered as a nurse and eligible
for employment. A grade of "C" or better is required in each nursing
course for progression in the program and for an Associate Degree in
Nursing. The nursing curriculum is a two-year program offered in
four sequential semesters. There are two application periods per
year and students are accepted for the spring and fall semesters.
There are morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend clinical
experiences required which may change with limited notice.
Because the nursing program at
American River College is impacted and there are more students who
apply than can be accepted into the program, all qualified
applicants are placed into the applicant pool and the students for
the program are chosen randomly by a computerized system. If an
applicant is not chosen, he/she may reapply the next semester.
Startup program costs are
approximately $2,000. The student is responsible for providing
uniforms, laboratory fees, malpractice insurance, necessary
equipment, and transportation to off-campus laboratory locations.
Upon completion of the Nursing program, students should expect fees
of approximately $350.00 to take the R.N. licensure exam. All
costs/fees are subject to change.
NOTE: In accordance with Regulation
480 of the State Board of Registered Nursing, a person convicted of
any offense other than a minor traffic violation, may not qualify to
be licensed as a registered nurse. If there are any questions
regarding this matter, please contact the State Board of Registered
Nursing, or visit their website at
www.rn.ca.gov.
Students who wish to transfer into the
Nursing Program at American River College must complete a transfer
packet. Transfer packets are available in the Nursing department. Please
remember that admittance is based on space availability. In addition,
you should know that:
American River College prerequisite
requirements must be met. Course equivalencies need to be validated.
Currently, the program takes one (1)
transfer every three years.
Nursing course content varies from college
to college. You would need to enter the semester on track without
missing nursing content.
Nursing
Baccalaureate Degree
Since the various Schools of
Nursing are constantly changing prerequisite and admissions procedures, it is
important that nursing students who are contemplating transfer to a four-year
institution consult with a counselor as early as possible.
Diploma RN
Pursuing Associate Degree
We
are currently updating this section. If you have any questions, please
contact our Counseling department at 484-8572.
