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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Submit a general application to Mt. San Jacinto College
  2. After completing the steps to become a student at MSJC, schedule an appointment with a Health & Wellness Pathway Counselor to establish an educational plan.

The prerequisite courses needed to apply to the program include:

 

  • *ANAT 101 Anatomy & Physiology I (4 units)
  • •+*ANAT 102 Anatomy & Physiology II (4 units)
  • +BIOL 125 Microbiology (4 units)
  • STAT C1000 Intro to Statistics or MATH course number 100 or higher (3-4 units)
  • ENGL C1000 Freshman Composition or ENGLC1001 Critical Writing Thinking (3 units)

 

  • +These courses require completion of pre-requisites. 

Equivalent courses taken at other colleges and universities may be acceptable; see a College Counselor to determine equivalencies (equivalency grid).

Yes, you can take these courses at other colleges; however, you will need to check with a Health and Wellness Pathway Counselor to determine their equivalency to MSJC courses.

Yes, in order to be eligible into the nursing program, you must have a 2.5 Cumulative GPA in the prerequisite courses.

The nursing program is a very rigorous program and requires a lot of preparation and study time. We do not recommend working while attending this full time nursing program.

We partner with a variety of healthcare agencies to provide clinical learning experiences, including Hemet Valley Medical Center, Menifee Valley Medical Center, Inland Valley Medical Center, Rancho Springs Medical Center, Temecula Valley Hospital, Patton State Hospital, Riverside University Health System Medical Center, Corona Regional Medical Center, Loma Linda University Medical Center – Murrieta, and Vista Pacifica Center.

Clinical rotations may be scheduled Sunday through Saturday, during day or evening shifts, depending on clinical site availability and program needs. Clinical assignments are subject to change and cannot be requested or guaranteed.

To progress in the nursing program, you must earn a minimum grade of C (75%) in each nursing course within the course sequence. For example, you must achieve a grade of 75% or higher in the NURS 501/502/503 course sequence to progress to the next semester.

The majority of costs associated with the program include those costs associated with the purchase of textbooks, uniforms, instructional supplies, physical, immunizations, background check, drug screening, and the purchase of CastleBranch. Estimated costs are approximately $5,000 to $7,000 for the entire program.  Tuition costs for nursing courses are the same as any other for credit college course.

Mt. San Jacinto College has an LVN-RN Transition Program.

The prerequisite courses need to apply to the program include:

    • *ANAT 101 Anatomy & Physiology I (4 units)
    • •+*ANAT 102 Anatomy & Physiology II (4 units)
    • +BIOL 125 Microbiology (4 units)
    • STAT C1000 Intro to Statistics or MATH course number 100 or higher (3-4 units)
    • ENGL C1000 Freshman Composition or ENGLC1001 Critical Writing Thinking (3 units)

     

    • +These courses require completion of pre-requisites. 

    Equivalent courses taken at other colleges and universities may be acceptable; see a College Counselor to determine equivalencies (equivalency grid).

In addition, you must provide us with a copy of your current active uncumbent California LVN license. Students must earn a minimum grade of C (75%) in each nursing course within the required course sequence to remain in good standing and progress in the nursing program. Students must achieve a final grade of 75% or higher in NURS 510/505/572 course sequence before advancing to the next semester which would place the student into 3rd semester.

MSJC does not have a recency policy.

Please schedule an appointment with a Health and Wellness Pathways counselor for more details.

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You will need to have these courses evaluated by an International Credentialing Center found on the naces.org website. These organizations are private enterprises who charge a fee for their services. In all instances, original documents will be required when requesting the evaluation. Once you have received your evaluation then, make an appointment with a Health and Wellness Pathways Counselor to develop an educational plan.

Yes. Graduates of the MSJC Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program have multiple pathways to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

MSJC has developed articulation and transfer agreements with several universities that allow graduates to continue their nursing education through RN-to-BSN completion programs. In addition, eligible students may participate in a Concurrent Enrollment Program, which allows them to begin BSN coursework at a partnering university while completing the MSJC ADN program. This pathway enables students to make progress toward their bachelor's degree while preparing for RN licensure.

Because admission requirements and transfer policies vary by university, students should contact their university of interest for specific admission information.

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Possibly. Transfer requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If you have completed nursing courses at another accredited nursing program, please contact the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program Director to discuss your eligibility and the transfer evaluation process.

 

No. All required prerequisite courses must be completed before you submit your application to the nursing program. Applications from students who have not completed all prerequisite requirements are not eligible for consideration.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two year program. This is not including the prerequisite courses. We currently do not have a waiting list. The program makes its selection based on the Multi-Criteria Point System. If you are not accepted then you would need to reapply during the next application period.

All applicants must meet the BRN requirement which states:
An applicant must meet the general preliminary education requirement of a high school education in the United States or the equivalent. Upon request of the Board, an applicant shall provide evidence of education equivalent to completion of a high school course of study in the United States by submitting one of the following:

(a) A high school diploma received from a U.S. high school

(b) A General Education Development Certificate

(c) A degree from any junior college, college or university accredited by a state agency authorized to accredit such institutions

(d) An evaluation by a high school, unified school district, junior college, college, university or board of education which the board determines, after review, establishes that an education equivalent to a high school education in the United States was obtained in this or another state or in any foreign country

Proof of high school diploma or equivalency will be verified during the Nursing Transcript Evaluation process.

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