Nursing
Program Description
As defined by the American Nurses Association, professional nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual and high-risk health problems. 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. For students without previous nursing education, the nursing courses cover four semesters plus the prerequisite science courses. Nursing science didactic is coordinated with laboratory experience in local hospitals and health agencies under the guidance of nursing faculty members. In addition to the nursing courses, the major requires selected general education courses from the natural, behavioral and social sciences. A special application for this major is required. Applications to the Nursing Program will be accepted after prerequisite requirements are met.
Nursing Program Regular Office Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
THE GROSSMONT COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENT OFFICES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE CORONA VIRUS. WE DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO PHONES BUT WE WILL BE CHECKING OUR EMAILS DAILY. CONTINUE TO CHECK THIS PAGE FOR UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
UPDATE 12/16/2020
The unprecedented situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic has been continuously
changing. The Grossmont College Nursing program's goal is to provide as much information
as possible. Please continue checking this site for the latest updates.
Frequently asked questions from applicants:
Q: I applied to the nursing program for Fall 2020. What should I expect?
A: Since we did not have access to our clinical sites because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we did not have any students graduating from the program in Spring 2020. As a result, we were not able to accept new students in Fall 2020. All received applications were considered for Spring 2021 cohort. By now, all the applicants have been contacted by emails provided in their applications, and the new cohort of students for Spring 2021 has been determined.
Q: When is the next application period?
A: The Grossmont College Nursing program plans on accepting applications for Fall 2021 between 2/1/21 and 3/1/21. However, changes at the clinical sites caused by the pandemic might affect the application period and process.
Q: Are there going to be any changes with the application process?
A: To minimize possible exposures and spread of COVID-19, the Grossmont College Nursing program made temporary revisions to the application process. Please refer to the Applying for the Nursing Program page for the updates.
Q: How will Pass/No Pass (P/NP) be handled?
A: Applicants should get grades for prerequisites, no P/NP will be accepted.
Q: How will Excused Withdrawals (EW) be handled?
A: If applicants had to EW because of COVID-19, the Grossmont College Nursing program will not count those courses as attempts and won't count them against applicants.
Q: Will online prerequisite labs be accepted for the Grossmont College Nursing program?
A: If applicants took classes with labs on-line during the COVID-19 pandemic (for now, in 2020 and Spring of 2021), the Grossmont College Nursing program will accept those courses and won’t count them against the applicants.
Nursing Program Preview Sessions
Nursing Program Previews provide an overview of the Nursing Program at Grossmont College. These sessions are now being conducted virtually. Please see the Nursing Program Preview Flyer for details, dates, and how to register.
Introduction to Health Professions
If you are interested in attending an Introduction to Health Professions which provides an overview of all Health Professions Programs at Grossmont College, please email judy.medina@gcccd.edu to be notified when these sessions resume.
Counseling
For information about General Education requirements or to develop an educational plan, contact the Grossmont College Counseling Department at: 619-644-7208 for an appointment with a Counselor or to find out more about walk-in services.
Admission Process
Admission to the program is based upon the California State Chancellor's multi-criteria
screening tool, Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS ) score, degrees, work experience,
life experiences, and second language proficiency. See grid for the new multi-criteria
and point values for admission screening purposes. Please see Applying for complete information.
*Please note, if you are enrolled or have accepted a seat into any other Grossmont College Health Professions Program, you will be ineligible to receive an invitation to the Nursing Program. Students wishing to apply to the program must apply for an entry date which does not conflict with the completion of the program currently enrolled in.
Financial Aid
If you are invited into the program and are requesting financial aid for the fall or spring cohort, please be sure to apply for financial aid during the months of January or February so that aid is available in time for the program start.
Flu update (10/26/2018)
Following the fall 2018 semester, the Nursing Program will no longer be able to accept a declination of the flu vaccine for any reason due to recent requirements enacted by local clinical facilities. Students are required to be vaccinated yearly.
Following the fall 2018 semester, the Nursing Program will no longer be able to accept a declination of the flu vaccine for any reason due to recent requirements enacted by local clinical facilities. Students are required to be vaccinated yearly.
LVN to RN Transition Program
An LVN-RN Transition Program began in the summer of 1981 and graduated a class of 33 in 1982. Currently, the LVN-RN Transition Program may admit qualified applicants based upon space availability each Fall semester.
Background Check and Drug Screen
Important: Any prior conviction of a misdemeanor or felony may influence eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse. A flagged background check or drug screen may also prohibit participation in the nursing program due to the requirement for clinical experience. All flagged background checks and drug screens are reviewed by the clinical facility the student may be assigned to. The clinical facility makes the decision on whether or not to accept the student for clinical placement. A denial of clinical placement due to a flagged background check or drug screen can occur at any point in the nursing program, including the final semester. Please visit the CA BRN website for related general info at https://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/lic-faqs.shtml#disc
Important: Any prior conviction of a misdemeanor or felony may influence eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse. A flagged background check or drug screen may also prohibit participation in the nursing program due to the requirement for clinical experience. All flagged background checks and drug screens are reviewed by the clinical facility the student may be assigned to. The clinical facility makes the decision on whether or not to accept the student for clinical placement. A denial of clinical placement due to a flagged background check or drug screen can occur at any point in the nursing program, including the final semester. Please visit the CA BRN website for related general info at https://www.rn.ca.gov/applicants/lic-faqs.shtml#disc
On-campus RN to BSN program!
Get your BSN here at Grossmont College through Point Loma Nazarene University. Complete
the ADN program at Grossmont College and receive your RN license, then begin taking
classes through PLNU on our campus. For enrollment eligibility and complete information
visit https://www.pointloma.edu/adult-degree-completion/programs/rn-bsn or contact Ashley Majoros, M.S., Program Advisor at (619)201-4883 or AMajoros@Pointloma.edu
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Point Loma Nazarene University RN-BSN Application Deadlines 2020-2021 |
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Semester Starts
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Application Deadlines |
Classes Begin |
| Summer 2020 | April 11, 2020 | May 11, 2020 |
| Fall 2020 | August 7, 2020 | September 7, 2020 |
| Spring 2021 | December 18, 2020 | January 18, 2021 |
Biology 120 prerequisite for the Grossmont College ADN Program
Effective fall semester 2014, Grossmont College will accept a one year high school
biology course with lab and a grade of "C" or higher, to fulfill the Biology 120 prerequisite needed for the
required science prerequisites for students majoring in nursing only.
If you are a local area high school student, you must submit high school transcripts verifying successful completion with a "C" or higher of a biology course with a lab to the prerequisite clearance specialist at https://www.grossmont.edu/admissions/prerequisites-by-program/nursing.php. Click on Nursing for specific instructions. When emailing the request for clearance, attach an unofficial copy of your HS transcripts listing the course and grade. It takes approximately 2 weeks for your request to be processed.
If you are a non-local area or out of state high school student, you must submit high school transcripts verifying successful completion with a grade of "C" or higher of a biology course with a lab, a copy of the course description and/or a letter from the registrar or campus administrator verifying the biology course taken contains a lab and meets the requirement for the prerequisite. Submit the above items to the prerequisite clearance specialist at http://grossmont.edu/assessment/prerequisite.asp. Click on Nursing for specific instructions. It takes approximately 2 weeks for your request to be processed.
Please note that the required science courses are highly rigorous and multiple attempts are not allowed by the Nursing Program. Should you need to complete a General Biology course to successfully pass the Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology, it is strongly recommended that you continue your education beyond high school biology and first complete Biology 120.
High School biology can be used to clear Biology 120 for Biology 140, 141, 144 and 152 for Grossmont College Nursing Majors only. Cuyamaca College and other Grossmont College Health Professions programs will not accept this method to clear their prerequisites. This option no longer applies if the student changes their major.
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District does not discriminate on the basis
of race, religion, creed, color, nationality, gender, age, or disability in admission
or access to, treatment of, or employment in, its programs and activities.