Contact the SDCC Nursing Education Department
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Nursing Informational Workshops
The San Diego City College Nursing Education Program offers free workshops that will be held to review all information regarding the San Diego City College Nursing Education program. Prior to the meeting, please review the NEP website and the Nursing General Information packet underneath Application Information. It is highly recommended to review before and come with questions. For those unable to attend the Zoom meetings on the listed dates, there are also pre-recorded videos.
Nursing Application Workshop
Refer to the recording for an in-depth overview of the program's application process: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/rec/share/xL0MCovv2YawArEpDTYgsXpYJo4SQ_LJ20H7HgVHuJ9BVeAKuErFmlHzGYhtVjzp.vipqnL42ehVoWNHj
To attend this workshop, please use the following link: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95953595382
No registration is required for this workshop.
Nursing Informational Workshop
Refer to the recording for an overview of the Nursing Education program, policies, and procedures: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/rec/share/LaiaMoi4moEfX0CYwjx0_vTz7JT3L2FcM5LyrQMpVQQRHQkiEan-80tfJY4HA4ag.tsk-BCdDJm3V03bV
To attend this workshop, please register with the following link:
https://cccconfer.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYtceqrpz8qGtOTdjsF3olwp6W-dpWV9AqW
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Nursing Application Workshop |
General Information Workshop |
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February 2, 2022 1 PM - 4 PM PST March 9. 2022 9 AM - 12 PM PST |
March 9, 2022 1 PM - 4 PM PST April 6, 2022 1 PM - 4 PM PST May 11, 2022 9 AM - 12 PM PST |
Application Information
LVN-RN & Generic ADN Application Period
LVN-RN: FEBRUARY 4 - MARCH 3, 2022
ADN: MARCH 14 -TO APRIL 11, 2022
Prior to Applying
Prior to applying, please refer to the SDCC Nursing Education Program TEAS Policy and the NURSING GENERAL INFORMATION PACKET.
As well, the following checklist is provided to ensure all documents and attachments are included at the time of your application: Application Checklist
Please look and read through ALL attachments in order to ensure your application is processed smoothly.
Minimum Requirements to Apply
- Complete prerequisites with a minimum grade of or better and a combined grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher is required to apply.*** Applications with less that a 2.5 or higher GPA in the combined 3 sciences are disqualified and not reviewed.
- Biology 205, Microbiology, 5 semester units or equivalent.*
- Biology 230, Human Anatomy, 4 semester units or equivalent.**
- Biology 235, Human Physiology, 4 semester units or equivalent.*
- Students are required to achieve a passing score of 62% or higher in each subscale on the TEAS test to be eligible to apply. The total score is used to calculate points on the application.
Acceptance into the program is determined through the use of the California Community College Chancellor's Office multi-criteria point system. The multi-criteria point system includes, but is not limited to, pre-requisite course GPA in three science classes, a FIXED SET GPA, TEAS score, degrees, CNA, health care work experience, life experiences and second language proficiency.
ADN Applications: Generic
Due to technical difficulties, applications for the Generic ADN program have been extended. We apologize for this inconvenience. Applications for the program are now live and will be accepted until April 15, 2022. The application can be found here.
Counseling Information
If you have specific questions regarding transcripts, enrollment, etc. The San Diego City College Counseling Department is available to help with all general needs.
15-minute quick Drop in Counseling:
https://sarsweb.sdccd.edu/eSARS/City/CounselingSameDay/eSARS.asp?WCI=Init&WCE=Settings
1-hour appointments for continuing students:
Live E counseling-Appointments
http://www.sdcity.edu/students/counseling/online-counseling.aspx
If you are having trouble scheduling an appointment through eSARS, please email the front team at CityCounseling@sdccd.edu to have the appointment scheduled manually.
No access to smart devices or computer? If you do not have access to a smart device please let us know. Contact our new Google number to reach the counseling front desk staff. +1 (619) 894-6118.
Transcripts
Part 1: Send transcripts to City College.
Request to send the transcript to the following email address:
Go on to your student portal after 8 weeks. Find the "My Academics" then to "Advising Notes" to see if the transcript has been received. If after 60 days you do not see them posted as "received", you can email tinquiry@sdccd.edu and let them know that you want to follow up on your request.
Part 2: For Transcript Evaluation:
Once your transcripts are showing as “received" in your portal, you will need to complete Part 2.
In part 2 you will need to do an online form to request to now have the transcripts articulated.
Please go to the following link.
https://www.sdccd.edu/students/forms-and-documents.aspx
Scroll all the way down to the Counseling section of the web page.
Find the part that says “STUDENTS SHOULD MEET WITH A COUNSELOR PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE FOLLOWING FORMS.”
Click on the little white button that confirms you have seen a counselor.
Click on the form that says “ Request for transcript evaluation.”
A form will open up. Please complete and submit the form.
Once the transcripts have been articulated your status in your portal will say "Evaluated". You can now see a counselor to update your educational plan. Your articulated courses will now be visible and included in your educational plan.
Clinical Practice Requirements
Students accepted into this program will be required to successfully complete clinically-based courses held in health care facilities.These facilities require immunizations, background checks, and urine drug screening as a condition of placement.
Refusal of immunizations, refusal to submit to a background check, and/or failure to meet clearance criteria established by the healthcare facility may prevent placement in the clinical setting, and thus affect progress in the program.
Health care facilities also require adherence to strict standards of conduct. Facilities may refuse educational access to any person who does not adhere to the facility's standards of safety, health, and ethical behavior. Failure to adhere to standards may be cause for dismissal from the program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the graduate will:
- Apply concepts and skills to successfully pass the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
- Make clinical judgements and management decisions to ensure accurate and safe client care.
- Practice within the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of the professional nursing practice.
- Use standards of nursing practice to perform and evaluate client care in entry-level practice.
- Participate in life-long learning.
Curriculum Threads
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Student Learning Outcomes
The following student learning outcomes have been identified as a requirement for students completing the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) Generic-RN/LVN to RN Curriculum. The graduate will:
- Communication Skills
- Utilize appropriate communication styles and basic leadership skills in patient care management.
- Use therapeutic communication techniques to establish a therapeutic environment.
- Communicate relevant, accurate and complete information in a concise and clear manner.
- Critical Thinking
- Utilize nursing process to develop and implement an individualized plan of care for assigned patients.
- Make clinical judgments and management decisions to ensure accurate and safe care.
- Use evidenced based data to support clinical decision making.
Program Emphasis
Curriculum and course sequence progress from simple to complex knowledge and skills with emphasis on nursing process, caring, problem solving and critical thinking. The Nursing Program graduate is prepared as a clinician to think critically using the nursing process, safely perform nursing care, teach individuals, families, communities and members of the health care team, function as a client advocate, provide leadership, manage resources, delegate tasks, and supervise unlicensed personnel within the legal scope of practice of the Registered Nurse. The student who completes the Nursing Education program will meet the standards of competency delineated by the Board of Registered Nursing for the State of California.
Associate Of Science Degree In Nursing
The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing requires completion of the nursing courses. Additional general education and graduation requirements for the associate degree are listed in the SDCC catalog.
Career and Education Options
The Registered Nurse cares for clients of all ages and may be employed at the entry level in a variety of health care settings such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, clinics, and home health and hospice agencies. Many careers in nursing require education beyond the associate degree, and graduates of the SDCC Nursing Education Program will generally meet all requirements for RN to BSN and graduate level nursing programs. The nursing program has partnered with many local institutions, including Point Loma Nazarene University's BSN program at San Diego City College. SEE FAQs FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.