SJVC's Registered Nursing program prepares students to work in the medical field as a Registered Nurse. Students learn to administer medication and treatment to patients, perform laboratory work, and to give diagnoses. Graduates are awarded an Associate of Science Degree and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).
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Med-Surg nursing
Geriatric & pediatric care
Obstetric & neonatal nursing
Mental health care
Treating patients with Alzheimer's disease
Home health care
Hospice care
Out-patient surgery
Admissions Requirements
In order to be eligible for this program, applicants must have a high school diploma, current CPR certification and have completed the necessary prerequisites with a GPA of 2.0 or higher from a regionally accredited institution. Prerequisites include English, Math, Speech, Sociology, Psychology and several life sciences.
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Prerequisite Courses:
English 1A – CAN 2
Algebra -
Sociology – CAN 2
Psychology – CAN 2
Speech – CAN 4
Anatomy with lab – CAN 10
Chemistry with lab – CAN 6
Microbiology with lab – CAN 14
Physiology with lab – CAN 12
Philosophy 1C Ethics
*Where applicable, it is recommended to use the California Articulation Numbers (CAN) as listed in California Community College catalogs. For more information on general education courses from other institutions, visit www.collegeboard.com
Applicants must also have current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
To be considered for the program, applicants must also meet the technical standards. Technical standards provide a reference against which candidates for enrollment to the program are evaluated by the Admissions Committee in the selection of students for the RN program.
Application Process
The RN program has a highly-selective application process in which only the most qualified candidates are chosen to fill available seats. Applicants are evaluated on several criteria, including GPA, assessment tests, work experience and a personal interview.
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Admission is determined based on a point scale of the following categories:
ATI TEAS assessments, to be administered during the application process
Postsecondary education (Attainment, GPA)
Healthcare work experience
Application panel interview
Applicants with the highest number of points will be selected for available seats with three alternates for each student cohort.
Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions attended must be included in the application packet. The applicant must request transcripts of all completed prerequisite courses be sent to SJVC by the application deadline.
Applicants who have completed coursework outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by the International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (IERF) or equivalent organization. An official copy of the Academic Detailed Report from IERF or an equivalent organization must be included with the application. All applicants must include course descriptions of prerequisite coursework in the application packet.
SJVC accepts credits for the following courses or their equivalents from accredited Colleges and Universities upon evaluation of their transcripts:
Course Number
Course Name
Semester Units
ENG 1
Writing / Composition
3.0
MTH 55
Elementary Algebra
3.0
CHEM 3
General Chemistry
4.0
SPC 1A
Intro to Public Speaking
3.0
BIOL 10
Human Anatomy
4.0
PHIL 1C
Ethics
3.0
SOC 1
Intro to Sociology
3.0
BIOL 14
Microbiology
4.0
BIOL 45
Human Physiology
5.0
PSY 1
General Psychology
3.0
A one page written personal statement explaining why the applicant wants to become a registered nurse (to be done during the interview orientation meeting) must be submitted with the application packet, along with two letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable of and able to evaluate the applicant's health care experience.
Qualified candidates will be considered for invitation to interview with the selection committee.
For additional information please contact the RN Admissions Advisor at (559) 651-2500 ext 109 or email admissions.rn@sjvc.edu .
Program Start Dates
Cohort Start
App Deadline
April 3, 2012
January 20, 2012
Academic Information
The SJVC RN progam covers necessary coursework in four 20-week terms and is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN, a requirement to work as a Registered Nurse. The Board of Registered Nursing publishes institutional pass rate information.
SJVC provides 2 instructors for every 12 students in clinical rotation, ensuring that students get the individualized attention needed to be successful in the field. Graduates of this program are prepared to work in hospitals, private practices, clinics, and home healthcare agencies.
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The curriculum is offered in four 20-week terms. Classes are scheduled Tuesday and Thursday for lectures and lab courses, and Saturday, Sunday, or Monday for clinicals (12 hours per week*). SJVC provides 2 instructors for every 12 students in a clinical rotation.
*Limited number of weekday clinicals may be required
Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree in Nursing and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN), a requirement for practice as a registered nurse.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to work as a skilled member of the health care team. Career opportunities include working in hospitals, private practices, clinics, or home care agencies.
Accreditation
San Joaquin Valley College's RN program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
San Joaquin Valley College is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
*These are first time pass rates for the RN licensure, which is what our accrediting body (BRN) counts for public reporting. All of the students that failed the first time have now passed the test and we have 100% pass rate for all graduates from the program.
Tuition & Fees
Estimated cost for tuition, fees, equipment and books for the full Registered Nursing program is $58,770. The tuition is $29,385 per academic year, for a total of $58,770. A registration fee of $100 is due prior to starting the program.*
*This fee is non-refundable. Tuition & fees at San Joaquin Valley College are subject to change. Please contact the campus near you for the most current information.
Additional Tuition Information
1.Expenses do not include major medical insurance, which students must obtain and for which they must show proof of coverage.
2.Expenses do not include any housing, transportation, meal privileges or parking for clinical rotations.
3.Costs are estimates based on current available information and are subject to change.
4 Financial Aid is administered through the Financial Aid Offices of San Joaquin Valley College, Visalia Campus, 8400 W. Mineral King Ave., Visalia, CA.
5.Please refer to the SJVC Catalog for withdrawal and refund policies.
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