Announcement of Curricula

    Major

• Nursing

1. Individual Nursing Courses are not open for enrollment.
2. Pre-requisites must be completed prior to filing of enrollment application.
3. At present, qualified applicants are admitted per lottery.
4. Afternoon/evening program offered in the Fall.
5. Applicants who have been accepted into the RN program will be required to take MABS 25 (Keyboarding) concurrently with the first nursing course or take a Challenge Test. Dates of the Challenge Test will be made available to all qualified entering students.

1. Prepare student to take NCLEX-RN
2. Qualify for entry level positions of RN in health facilities and agencies
3. Ability to deliver effective nursing care to the patient by utilizing their acquired skills in problem solving and leadership

The Associate in Science curriculum in Nursing is accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Students who complete the course of study in accordance with City College requirements are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination of Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Those who pass the NCLEX-RN are qualified for entry-level positions of R.N. in health facilities and agencies.

NOTE: The licensing process for becoming a registered nurse in California is under the jurisdiction of the BRN (Board of Registered Nursing). The BRN requires disclosure of all misdemeanor and felony convictions for all license applicants and disclosure of all disciplinary actions taken against a license applicant who already has a practical nurse, vocational nurse or other professional license. Fingerprinting is also required.

Course of Study. The Nursing course of study includes instruction in applied nursing science and related life sciences, and clinical experience in San Francisco Bay Area cooperating clinical settings. The required course of study for Nursing includes courses that may also satisfy certain general education requirements.

Associate in Science Degree. The Nursing curriculum, supplemented by general education courses, is designed so that students may satisfy the requirements for graduation from City College with the degree of Associate in Science. It is required that all students who wish to enroll in the Nursing Program take the CCSF placement test before enrolling in Algebra.

Enrollment. Enrollment in the Nursing Program follows the City College policy of equal educational opportunity. Because of facility and staffing limitations, as well as health and safety requirements, not all students who wish to enroll in the Nursing Program can be accommodated. Selection from among students who are eligible to enroll is made once a year for Fall and Spring semester:
Requests for information regarding enrollment should be addressed to:

        Enrollment Committee
        Nursing Department, C340
        City College of San Francisco
        50 Phelan Avenue
        San Francisco, CA  94112

Expenses. Students should expect to incur expenses of approximately $2500 covering the two years of nursing curriculum. This does not include expenses that may relate to non-nursing classes. The expenses related to nursing classes include the cost of required books, uniforms, and individual equipment.

Enrollment to the Program. Because of facilities and staff limitations, 48 new students may be enrolled in the Nursing Program each spring semester and 80 each fall. Nursing enrollment form available online. Please check Filing Date. To be considered for enrollment, students must satisfy certain academic prerequisites. The following is a summary of the academic requirements for enrollment in the Nursing Program/courses. Please contact the Nursing Department directly for an enrollment form and information package which includes more complete information.

1. a. Complete the following prerequisite courses:
   (No in progress courses will be considered)
              Anatomy 25
              Physiology 1 or 12
              Microbiology 12
              English 1A
              Math 840 or placed into Math 860
    Science courses must have been completed within the last 7 years at the time of enrollment to the Nursing program.
    b. Must have an overall GPA of 2.5 in science and English 1A.

  2.  An applicant can repeat only one of the science courses.  More than one (1) repetition of any of the science courses will disqualify the applicant. Repetition of a science course is defined as repeating a course due to a previous grade of  “D”, “F” or “W”.

Students may satisfy the above course prerequisites at other institutions, but the courses and grades must be verified prior to consideration for enrollment.
 

 3. File with the Office of Admissions and Records a completed  application for admission to City College. No person may attend nursing classes unless he/she is properly admitted to the College.
 

 4.   a.    If you have taken English 1A and Algebra 840 or higher at CCSF, you must submit official transcript with your application which includes your final grade in English 1A and Algebra 840 or higher.

       b.    If you have never taken any college math at any college, you must take the CCSF Math Placement test and score at math 860 or highter. Submit test result with nursing application.

      c.     Test waivers for English and Algebra are only for nursing applicants who have satisfied CCSF placement  test requirements through external sources such as other colleges attended or (SAT, AP) scores. Bring proof (test score or transcripsts) to the Matriculation
office, Colan Hall, Rm. 204 to obtain the waiver. This waiver must accompany your Nursing application.

 5.  File a completed enrollment form for the Nursing Program. Contact Nursing Department for filing dates.

 6.  Official transcript in a sealed envelope must be submitted with the enrollment form.

Health and safety requirements. Nursing courses require students to practice nursing skills in the classroom and in cooperating clinical settings. For health and safety reasons, those accepted into the program must demonstrate through a recent, complete medical examination that they are able to participate in the program, have been tested for tuberculosis, and that they have received the following immunizations: rubeola, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B, current Tetanus immunization (less than 10 years). Enrollees must also provide verification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation basic life support, Health Care Provider certification. Verification of these requirements must be received by the Nursing Department prior to the first day of class. Some hospitals may require students assigned to their hospital to submit to background check and drug screen.

Admission of LVN, transfer nursing students, and RN requirements for B.R.N. of California:

1. LVNs with current, valid California licenses who have been accepted into the Nursing Program through the usual enrollment process may be given advance placement based on space availability and passing grade of Fundamental Challenge exam. Please contact the Department Chairperson for further information and counseling.

 
2. LVN nurses who wish to take the 30-unit option program must have a current, valid California LVN license and must have completed Microbiology 12 and Physiology 1 or 12 with a grade of C or higher. Students who qualify for this option should make an appointment with the Nursing Department Chairperson for additional information. 30 unit option  placement is on a space available basis.

 
3. a. Transfer students from other accredited RN nursing programs are considered for enrollment in the Nursing Program. Acceptance is based on equivalent professional nursing education, general education courses and space availability. Transfer students must meet the same enrollment requirements and nursing policies as all students entering the program.


b. All transfer applicants must have a letter from their previous school of nursing director that states that student was in good standing at the time of the withdrawal.
 
4. RNs who need specific courses required by the BRN for the NCLEX-RN examination should contact the Department Chairperson for additional information. Enrollment is on a space available basis only.

Academic Probation and Dismissal. The failure of a nursing student to satisfactorily demonstrate mastery of required knowledge, skills, or abilities that may jeopardize the safety and welfare of others. Depending on the nature of the performance that demonstrates the lack of necessary knowledge, skills, or abilities, students may be placed on academic probation or may be subject to academic dismissal prior to the end of the semester.

All City College students, including Nursing students, are subject to the Rules of Student Conduct, and must conform their behavior to appropriate standards, both during theory classes and during clinical experiences at cooperating clinical settings.
 

Nursing
Courses Required for the Major in Nursing

A. NURSING COURSES
First Semester

Course                                                           Units
NURS 50 Fundamentals of Nursing .................................. 6
NURS 50A Pharmacology in Nursing Part I .......................... 2
NURS 50L Nursing Skills Lab ...................................... 1

Second Semester

Course                                                           Units
NURS 50B Pharmacology in Nursing Part II ......................... 2
NURS 51 Basic Med Surgical Nursing ............................... 6
NURS 51L Intermediate Nursing Skills ............................. 1

Third Semester

Course                                                           Units
NURS 53 Maternal and Newborn Care ................................ 6
NURS 55 Psychosocial Nurs ........................................ 6

Fourth Semester

Course                                                           Units
NURS 54 Nursing of Children ...................................... 6
NURS 56 Adv Med & Surg Nursing ................................... 6
NURS 58 Trends & Issues in Nursing ............................... 1
    Total Units ................................................. 43

Courses                                                          Units
*ANAT 25 Gen Human Anat .......................................... 4
*PHYS 1 or 12 Human Physio 
    or Intro to Human Physio ..................................... 4
*M B 12 Intro to Microbiology .................................... 4
*ENGL 1A Univ-Parallel Read & Comp ............................... 3
*PSYC 1 Gen Psychology ........................................... 3
*SOC 1  Intro Sociology .......................................... 3
*SPCH 1A, 4, 11, 12, or ESL 79 Elem of Publ Speak 
 or Group Discuss ................................................ 3

* These courses meet the California Board of Registered Nursing Requirement for Licensure and must be completed prior to taking the R.N. Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

Board of Registered Nursing. All students should familiarize themselves with all requirements for taking the NCLEX-RN. Completion of the Nursing Department curriculum does not guarantee passage of the NCLEX-RN or eligibility for a California State RN license.