2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
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2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Registered Nurse Certificate of Achievement


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Every required prerequisite and core class must be completed with a “C” or better.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate sufficient preparation to pass the NCLEX upon first attempt.
  • Promote and maintain a safe environment by integrating current evidence-based practice, the nursing process, and skill competency to deliver quality health care.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of the professional nurse as defined by the California Nurse Practice Act and standards of nursing practice.

Required prerequisites prior to Nursing Clinical Sequence:


Total Prerequisite Units: 17


Eligible for Entry into Nursing Clinical Sequence


Semester I


Total Units for the Semester: 14.75


Semester II:


Total Units for the Semester: 13.25


Total Units for the Semester: 7


Total Units for the Semester: 11


Total Units for the Certificate: 63


*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.

#Clinical course.

Selected clinical experiences in various hospitals, clinics, and community agencies are provided throughout the Nursing Program.

Upon completion of the Registered Nurse Certificate Students are eligible for RN Licensure Exam

Accreditation


The Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA. 94244
(916) 322-3350
http://www.rn.ca.gov/

To Contact ACEN

3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, Georgia 30326
Phone: (404) 975-5000
Fax: (404) 975-5020
Email: info@acenursing.org
www.acenursing.org

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