Requirements to Enter and Complete the Nursing Program
The Nursing Program provides an optimal learning environment that will enable the culturally diverse learner to begin the process of life-long learning as a registered nurse. By earning an associate of science degree in nursing, program graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN, and are prepared for entry-level practice into the profession of nursing. Note: The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students have a social security number in order to take the licensure exam NCLEX
Minimum Criteria for applying the Nursing Program
Minimum Criteria for applying the Nursing Program
Prerequisite Coursework
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for all pre-requisite science courses: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Microbiology
- Completion of English 1A (or equivalent) with "C" or higher
The Test For Essential Academic Skills [TEAS]
- TEAS Version 6 or 7 Exam must be passed with a score of 62% or higher (we accept the first passing score only)
Both the prerequisite coursework and the TEAS must be completed prior to applying to the Nursing program.
Pre-Nursing Course Prerequisites:
All completed with a grade “C” or better (must be completed prior to applying to the nursing program)
BIOL 071* |
Human Anatomy |
5.0 |
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BIOL 072* |
Human Physiology |
5.0 |
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BIOL 074* |
General Microbiology |
5.0 |
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*Will accept a minimum of 4.0 semester units, if taken at another college |
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ENGL 001A |
English Composition |
3.0 |
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Note: Nursing will not accept international coursework for the prerequisite classes. |
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Course Supportive of the Major: (Required for graduation and licensure) |
3.0 |
Major Requirements: All completed with a grade “C” or better
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NURS 001 |
Fundamentals in Nursing |
9.5 |
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NURS 002A |
Basic Medical-Surgical Nursing |
5.0 |
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NURS 002B |
Maternity Nursing |
4.0 |
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NURS 003 |
Advanced Pediatrics and Medical-Surgical Nursing |
8.5 |
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NURS 004 |
Advanced Medical-Surgical/Geriatric/ Mental Health/Leadership and Management Nursing |
10.0 |
General Education:
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Area A: |
Written Communication-English1A (met by Pre-nursing prerequisite course) |
3.0 |
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Area B: |
Science with lab (met by Pre-nursing prerequisite course) |
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Area C: |
Fine Arts |
3.0 |
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Area D: |
US History, Constitution and American Ideals (must complete two course combination which includes US-1, US-2, and US-3) Choose one of the following options: Option 2: POLSC 001 (US-2, 3) Plus one of the following: HIST-001 (US-1), HIST 014 (US-1), HIST-017A (US-1,2), 17B (US-1,3), |
6.0 |
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Nursing Major Courses |
37.0 |
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Pre-requisite Courses |
15.0 - 18.0 |
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Course Supportive of the Major |
3.0 |
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General Education Courses |
15.0 |
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Physical Activity |
1.0 |
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Total units |
71.0 – 74.0 |
Location/Hours
(408) 270-6448
evcnursing@evc.edu
Office S-207
Spring/Fall Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Closed Weekends & Holidays
Contact Us
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Dr. S. Lu Crary Will Sapigao |
Austin Hunter Denise Medina |