Completion of this program will award the graduate with the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and prepare the graduate for a seamless transition to a Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) program. The graduate is eligible to apply for the National Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (RN-NCLEX).

Program Admissions

Applications are accepted twice a year. Admissions are offered for in the Fall and Spring semesters. Visit our website for the application filing period dates. The application is available online.

1. Be at least 18 years of age at time of admission.
2. Completion of prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better. Science courses must have been completed within the last 7 years.
   1. ENGL G100 Freshman Composition / ENGL G100S Freshman Composition with Support
   2. PSYC G118 Life Span Developmental Psychology
   3. CMST G110 Public Speaking
   4. BIOL G220 Human Anatomy
   5. BIOL G225 Human Physiology
   6. BIOL G210 General Microbiology
3. Pass the ATI TEAS with a score of 62% or higher on the first attempt to be eligible to apply.
4. Apply to GWC and obtain a student ID number.
5. Complete an online nursing orientation. Upload to the online application, the orientation attestation page.
6. Be in adequate health to perform the duties of a Registered Nurse. These requirements are detailed in the current college catalog.

*Foreign transcripts must be translated by an official agency prior to application to the Nursing Programs. This is required to evaluate equivalency of both high school education and college courses.

More detailed information is available in the Student Handbook on the GWC Nursing website.

Program Requirements

Applicants who are selected must successfully meet the following requirements and are responsible for any costs incurred. Specific information will be provided to the selected applicants once admission is confirmed by the applicant.

1. Physical Examination, Titers, and Immunizations The results of the required physical examination must indicate appropriate physical and emotional health standards for the program.
2. Clear background check and urine drug testing.
3. A current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR card.
4. “Registered Student Nurse” Malpractice Insurance.
5. Uniforms and professional supplies/equipment.
6. Transportation: Adequate, reliable transportation is required.

Students should consult a GWC Nursing counselor to select the best pathway to meet their educational goals. For students who intend to transfer, the choice of general education will be specific to both their major and transfer institution.

Program Level Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Patient-centered care/safety/Quality Improvement
   Provide safe, quality, patient-centered care for individuals and families across the health-illness continuum in a variety of settings to promote positive patient outcomes.
2. Evidence-based practice/nursing judgment
   Use information from evidence-based sources to make nursing clinical judgments and provide patient care within a family and community context.
3. Teamwork/Collaboration and Informatics/Technology
   Utilize information technology in collaboration with nursing and healthcare teams to facilitate communication and coordinate patient care.
4. Professional Identity
   Demonstrate professional behavior and adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards. 

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
Prerequisites to Apply
ENGL G100	Freshman Composition	4-6
or ENGL G100S	Freshman Composition with Support
CMST G110	Public Speaking	3
PSYC G118	Life Span Developmental Psychology	3
BIOL G220	Human Anatomy	4
BIOL G225	Human Physiology	4
BIOL G210	General Microbiology	5
Semester 1
NURS G131	Professional Nursing 1	1
NURS G160	Fundamentals of Nursing	4
NURS G160C	Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical Practicum	5
Semester 2
NURS G170	Medical Surgical Nursing I	3
NURS G170C	Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical Practicum	3
NURS G295	Mental Health Nursing	2
NURS G295C	Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practicum	1.5
Semester 3
NURS G175	Women's Health and Newborn Nursing	2
NURS G175C	Women's Health and Newborn Nursing Clinical Practicum	2
NURS G285	Pediatric Nursing	2
NURS G285C	Pediatric Nursing Clinical Practicum	1.5
Semester 4
NURS G271	Professional Nursing 2	1
NURS G290	Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing	3
NURS G290C	Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Practicum	5
Nursing Graduation Requirements (may be completed prior or during the nursing program)
ENGL G110	Critical Thinking, Reading And Writing Through Literature	4
SOC G100	Introduction To Sociology	3
MATH G160	Introduction To Statistics	3-6
or MATH G160S	Introduction to Statistics with Support
or ECON G160	Statistics for Business and Economics
or PSYC G140	Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
or SOC G125	Introduction to Statistics in Sociology
Ethnic Studies Competency		3
Major Total		59-61
GE Pattern (Local, CSU GE-Breadth, or IGETC)		18-39
Total Units		69-74

The above curriculum does not satisfy all graduation and transfer requirements. All information Is subject to change.