Nursing

Caring for individuals, families, and communities.
 
The Associate Degree Registered Nursing Programs at Grossmont College prepare individuals for national licensure to practice professional nursing in critical, acute, chronic, ambulatory, and home health care settings. Our program includes both classroom instruction and laboratory experience in local hospitals and health agencies under the guidance of nursing faculty members.  
 
We offer several different options for an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) to Registered Nurse (RN) transition program.  
 
Duration 
For students without previous nursing education, the nursing courses cover four semesters not including the prerequisite courses. We also offer LVN to RN bridge program and options for Military-Trained Healthcare Personnel. 
 
For more information, please visit our department webpage: Nursing 
 
Each academic plan below represents one possible pathway for the program and is for reference only. We highly encourage you to meet with a counselor to create an education plan specific to your goals

 

Sample Academic Plan

Major Course Class Title Requirement Units Semester GE Pattern Comments Milestones

Note: This is not an educational plan. Pathways for transfer to CSUs (California State Universities) can vary by institution. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop an individualized plan for your academic goal. 

 


Explore Careers

Want to learn more about the kinds of job opportunities you'd have after completing this program? Click through the profiles below to see the different careers this major leads to, the specific skills employers are looking for, and your potential salary in that career. You can even browse current, local job openings in that field! If you're not sure what career might be for you, click here to take a survey that can help you connect your interests with specific career opportunities.  


 

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Take our general academic pathway to give you time to find your passion while still meeting requirements for an associate degree. Learn More
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