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Nursing Prerequisites

Nursing students

Certified Nursing Assisting/Acute Care Aide Program Pre-Reqs.

Application Periods:
Spring Semester: October 1-November 1
Fall Semester: May 1-June 1 of every year.

  • Students must be a high school graduate or equivalent
  • Completion of English 101 with a grade of C or better, or be currently enrolled at time of application.

Licensed Vocational Nursing Program Pre-Reqs.

Application Period: April 1-June 30, annually

  • Students must be a high school graduate or equivalent
  • Possess a current California CNA certification or Psychiatric Technician License
  • Must have completed the following courses or equivalent with a grade of C or better:
  • English 101
  • Math 331 (Algebra II) - equivalent or higher
  • Psychology 101
  • Biology 124 - Anatomy
  • Biology 125 - Physiology

Registered Nursing Program Pre-Reqs.

Application Period: June 1 - July 30, annually

  • Students must be a high school graduate or equivalent
  • Possess a current California Licensed Vocational Nursing License
  • Must have completed the following courses or equivalent with a grade of C or better:
  • English 101
  • Math 331 (Algebra II) - equivalent or higher
  • Psychology 101
  • Biology 124 - Anatomy
  • Biology 125 - Physiology
  • Biology 128 - Microbiology

  • Meet Merit Based Admission Criteria - Click on Registered Nursing for more information.

Entrance Requirements for all Nursing Programs

Students must be age 18 (required by California Codes - Business and Professions Code Section 2069-2071)

Complete Background Check and Drug Screening (required by clinical agencies for placement) - Instructions are included with acceptance packets.

Current Healthcare Provider CPR (American Heart Association or American Red Cross ONLY)

Complete Health Physical (required by clinical agencies for placement) - The physical form is included in the acceptance packet.

Immunization Records which includes the following immunization, positive titers and/or boosters 

Tuberculin skin test required prior to entering the program. Positive PPD requires a standard negative chest film with medical consultation. Standard chest x-ray is recommended if there is any history of previous chest disease.

Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus Toxoid (DPT)

Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

Varicella (Chicken Pox)

Hepatitis B Vaccination Series

Flu Vaccine - Required by facilities