Registered Nurse
The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). It requires four semesters of study after the completion of prerequisite courses and admission requirements. Upon completion of the 75 unit program, the graduate earns an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing, and is eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of California.
Essential Functions
All applicants are required to meet the Essential Functions for Success in the Nursing Program. See the Essential Functions Policy which also found in the Associate Degree Program Student Policy and Procedure Handbook.
Admission Requirements: High School graduate (or equivalency)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisites | ||
| ANAT-101 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| ANAT-102 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL-125 | Microbiology | 4 |
| or BIOL-125H | Honors Microbiology | |
| ENGL-C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| or ENGL-C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | |
| or ENGL-C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | |
| or ENGL-C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors | |
| STAT-C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3-4 |
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or any College Level Math numbered 100 or higher
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| Total Units | 18-19 | |
Curriculum Plan
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | ||
| NURS-501 | Pathopharmacology | 2 |
| NURS-502 | Foundations of Nursing | 3 |
| NURS-503 | Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 3.5 |
| NURS-571 | Foundations of Nursing Skills Lab | 0.5 |
| Semester Two | ||
| NURS-504 | Beginning Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 6 |
| NURS-505 | Mental Health Nursing | 3.5 |
| Semester Three | ||
| NURS-506 | Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing III | 6 |
| NURS-507 | Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family | 3.5 |
| Semester Four | ||
| NURS-508 | Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing IV | 6.5 |
| NURS-509 | Nursing Care of Children & Families | 3.5 |
| Subtotal | 38 | |
ADDITIONAL DEGREE & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM COMPLETION
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Psychology - Honors | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Honors Human Development | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| American Government and Politics | ||
| American Government and Politics - Honors | ||
| U.S. History to 1877 | ||
| Honors U.S. History to 1877 | ||
| U.S. History Since 1865 | ||
| Honors U.S. History Since 1865 | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public Speaking | ||
| Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | ||
| Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Honors Interpersonal Communication | ||
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Humanities Area C on MSJC Local GE 1 | 3 | |
| Diversity Area F on MSJC Local GE 1 | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| Total Units | 53 | |
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1 Any course from Area C (Humanities) and Area F (Diversity). See the MSJC Local General Education Pattern.
Note: Graduates from the A.S. in Nursing Program meet the requirement of Physical Education and Healthful Living
*Nursing program will honor taking one course to fulfill Area C and Area F for all students that have catalog rights prior to Fall 2021 semester
Students completing the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program will have met the General Education requirement for Area E: Physical Education & Healthful Living.
Students may also review AA/AS Degree General Education Requirements in the course catalog.
Note: To comply with SB 1393, students with a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited institution will have the following General Education requirements waived: PS 101, Humanities (Area C) and Diversity (Area F).
As per BRN Section 1426 Required Curriculum (c) - The curriculum shall consist of not less than fifty-eight (58) semester units, or eighty-seven (87) quarter units, which shall include at least the following number of units in the specified course areas:(1) Art and science of nursing, thirty-six (36) semester units or fifty-four (54) quarter units, of which eighteen (18) semester or twenty-seven (27) quarter units will be in theory and eighteen (18) semester or twenty-seven (27) quarter units will be in clinical practice.(2) Communication skills, six (6) semester or nine (9) quarter units. Communication skills shall include principles of oral, written, and group communication.(3) Related natural sciences (anatomy, physiology, and microbiology courses with labs), behavioral and social sciences, sixteen (16) semester or twenty-four (24) quarter units.
When planning expenses, students should be aware they may have to limit their hours of employment, due to extensive RN Program requirements. Scholarships and grants are available to those students who qualify through the MSJC Financial Aid Office.
- Students pay for tuition, ASB card, student health fee, parking permit, as stated in the current college catalog.
- Nursing uniforms designated by the Nursing Department - $350
- Nursing textbooks and supplies - $2,500
- CPR courses - $65
- Physical examinations/laboratory tests - $300-$500
- Medical Document / Background Package - CastleBranch
(includes background check, drug screen & medical document manager) - $121.75 - CastleBranch random drug screen - $32
- Licensing Board applications - Approximately $300-$400
- Kaplan Testing - $600-$750
- Student Supply Kits - $300 approximately
- Professional Student Nursing Insurance coverage is required and is purchased through Nurse Services Organization (NSO). Additional liability insurance covering students is provided by the college at no cost to the student. - $35/year
- Personal Health Insurance coverage - vendor costs may vary
- Fingerprinting (Mental Health) - $60-70
*price adjustment may occur
Misdemeanors/Felony Notification
Graduates of the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program are eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN for licensure. One requirement to qualify for the licensing examination is the submission of additional fingerprints which are then evaluated by the California Department of Justice and the FBI. Applicants must report any prior conviction of any offense other than minor traffic violations. Failure to report such convictions can be grounds for denial of licensure. The Board of Registered Nursing investigates any convictions. Questions pertaining to the legal limitations of licensure should be addressed by the student to the Board of Registered Nursing prior to beginning the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program: Board of Registered Nursing, P.O. Box 944210, Sacramento, CA 94244-2100, (916) 322-3350. E-mail address: brn_licensing@dca.ca.gov
Citizenship and Immigration Status Verification Required for RN Licensure
The Federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act requires government agencies to eliminate “public benefit” to individuals who cannot provide proof of their legal status in the United States. “Public benefit” has been interpreted to include a license issued by a state. This means that all applicants for licensure as registered nurses are required to submit verification of citizenship or legal residence status in the United States.
Disclosure of Social Security Number
Disclosure of one's social security number or ITIN is mandatory for licensure by the BRN in accordance with Section 30 of the Business and Professions Code and Public Law 94-455 (USCA 405 (c) (2) (c).
The Mt. San Jacinto Community College District Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures and endorsed practices which provide for the District, its employees and students to be in compliance with all the applicable laws relating to discrimination on the basis of gender, age, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.
Please find more information on BRN requirements on the California BRN Examination Application Fees and Instruction.
Students will be unable to attend Clinical Facilities for the following convictions:
- Murder
- Felony assault
- Sexual offenses/sexual assault
- Felony possession and furnishing (without certificate of rehabilitation)
- Felony drug and alcohol offenses (without certificate of rehabilitation)
- Other felonies involving weapons and/or violent crimes
- Class B and Class A misdemeanor theft
- Felony theft
- Fraud