Nursing is a profession which provides health care to individuals of all ages. Nursing encompasses many activities including health promotion, health maintenance, health care during illness and injury and rehabilitation. Nurses apply knowledge for ethical behavior. The nursing program emphasize the nursing didactic and clinical practice for direct patient care.
The nursing departments estimates approximately 60 ADN graduates every year.
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will:
1. Apply concepts and skills to successfully pass the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Measurable Outcome: At least 80% of the SDCC Nursing Students will score at least 96% or greater predicted probability of passing the NCLEX on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor proctored exam on the first attempt.
2. Make clinical judgments and management decisions to ensure accurate and safe client care. Measurable Outcome: The group score in the areas of Health Promotion and Maintenance and Safety and Infection Control will remain 80% or greater on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor proctored exam on the first attempt.
3. Practice within the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of the professional nursing practice. Measurable Outcome: The group score in the areas of Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies and Reduction of Risk Potential will remain 80% or greater on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor proctored exam on the first attempt.
4. Use standards of nursing practice to perform and evaluate client care in entry-level practice. Measurable Outcome: The group score in the areas of Basic Care and Comfort and Management of Care will remain 80% or greater on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor proctored exam on the first attempt.
5. Participate in life-long learning. Measurable Outcome: At least 25% of the program graduates will report enrollment into a baccalaureate nursing education and/or certification in the discipline of nursing within one-year of graduation.
This proposal was created to align our nursing degree with industry standards, licensing, and LMI.
Program Requirements: Nursing Courses (RN Program-Generic)
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRSE 140 | Foundation of Nursing | 4.5 | 1/1 |
| NRSE 141 | Pharmacology for Nursing | 1.0 | 1/1 |
| NRSE 142 | Medical/Surgical Nursing I | 4.5 | 1/1 |
| NRSE 144 | Medical /Surgical Nursing II | 4.5 | 1/2 |
| NRSE 146 | Maternal Child Health Nursing | 4.5 | 1/2 |
| NRSE 240 | Medical/Surgical Nursing III | 4.5 | 2/3 |
| NRSE 242 | Mental Health & Gerontological | 4.5 | 2/3 |
| NRSE 244 | Medical/Surgical Nursing IV | 4.5 | 2/4 |
| NRSE 246 | Leadership in Nursing | 4.5 | 2/4 |
| Total Units: 50 units |
Prerequisites: Science Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Biology 230 | Human Anatomy | 4.0 |
| Biology 235 | Human Physiology | 4.0 |
| Biology 205 | Microbiology | 5.0 |
| Total Units: 13 |
Additional Courses Required for the Associate Degree in Nursing:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| English 101 | Reading and Composition | 3.0 |
| Psychology | General Psychology | 3.0 |
| Speech 103 or 135 | Oral Communication or Interpersonal Communication | 3.0 |
| Sociology 101 or 110 or Anthropology 103 | Principle of Sociology or Contemporary Social Problems, or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3.0 |
| Humanities | See SDCC Catalog for Course Options | 3.0 |
| Math 119 or 119X | Elementary Statistics | 3.0 or 4.0 |
| Total Units: 18 or 19 |
Susan Wyche · 03/15/24
Palomar College endorses.
Alex Berry · 03/14/24
Mesa supports!
George Dowden · 03/11/24
Cuyamaca endorses this.
Dr. Al Taccone · 03/11/24
MiraCosta College endorses as another much needed program that will fill the employment gaps in nursing.
John Edwards · 03/11/24
San Diego City College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with developing a new program because 1) there is a supply gap; 2) there is a high number of annual job openings; and 3) entry-level wages are above the living wage for these occupations
Jesse Lopez · 03/11/24
This nursing program was originally created by SDCC in 2016. You can view the program outline here: https://www.curricunet.com/SDCCD/reports/degree_report2.cfm?programs_id=3247 During the department's recent attempt to finalize a program modification, it was discovered SDCC never pursued regional endorsement for this CTE program when it was created. In an attempt to rectify the oversight, SDCC has decided to send the program to the region for endorsement. Please contact me if any additional details are needed.
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