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

    BIOL 072*

    Human Physiology

    5.0

    BIOL 074*

    General Microbiology

    5.0

    *Will accept a minimum of 4.0 semester units, if taken at another college

    ENGL 001A

    English Composition

    3.0

    Note: Nursing will not accept international coursework for the prerequisite classes.

    Course Supportive of the Major: (Required for graduation and licensure)
    PSYCH 001 General Psychology (recommended prior to enrollment in the nursing program)

    3.0

     Major Requirements: All completed with a grade “C” or better

    NURS 001

    Fundamentals in Nursing

    9.5

    NURS  002A

    Basic Medical-Surgical Nursing

    5.0

    NURS  002B   

    Maternity Nursing

    4.0

    NURS 003

    Advanced Pediatrics and Medical-Surgical Nursing

    8.5

    NURS 004

    Advanced Medical-Surgical/Geriatric/ Mental Health/Leadership and Management Nursing

    10.0

    General Education:

    Area A:

    Written Communication-English1A (met by Pre-nursing prerequisite course)
    Communication Studies

    3.0

    Area B:

    Science with lab (met by Pre-nursing prerequisite course)

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    Area C:

    Fine Arts
    Humanities

    3.0
    3.0

    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 1: HIST-017A (US-1,2) and 17B (US-1,3)

    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),
    HIST 021 (US-1) HIST 045 (US-1)

     

     

     

     

    6.0

     

    Nursing Major Courses

    37.0

     

    Pre-requisite Courses

    15.0 - 18.0

     

    Course Supportive of the Major

    3.0

     

    General Education Courses

    15.0

     

    Physical Activity

    1.0

     

    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

    Dr. S. Lu Crary
    Dean of Nursing & Allied Health
    (408) 223-6779 
    DNP, MSN, RN
    S-206

    Will Sapigao
    Nursing Counselor
    (408) 223-6711

    Austin Hunter
    Nursing Program Coordinator
    (408) 270-6448
    S-207

    Denise Medina
    Instructional Support Lab Tech IV
    (408) 274-7900 ext. 6890
    S-203