1. Palomar College’s Registered Nursing Program

2. Our Program and Philosophy
The goal of the program is to prepare students to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN)
Palomar College has two Associate Degree options available in nursing:
The Associate in Arts (AA) in Nursing
The Associate in Science (AS) in Nursing
Catalog: AS/AA Degree in Nursing

3. Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
Accreditation
Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

4. Did you know that…
Palomar Community College is the oldest community college registered nursing program in the County? First graduating class of 1969

5. Registered Nursing Application Information
July 24th, 2017 – August 28th, 2017 for the Spring 2018 start
Admission to our generic RN program is based on points given in review using a multi-criteria screening tool which includes:
A fixed set of general education coursework GPA
Allied Health Care Certificates
Science coursework cumulative 2.50 GPA or better
Second language proficiency
Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) score of 62% or better
U.S. academic degrees (Masters, Bachelors, or Associates Degree)
Work/volunteer experience in a healthcare related field
Veteran or Active military status (including spouse) .

6. What makes you eligible to apply?
#1 Science Coursework
A minimum of 2.5 GPA is required for eligibility
Online lab science coursework is not accepted
Only one retake of the 3 sciences is permitted
Anatomy – BIOL 210 Taken within the last 10 years
Physiology – BIOL 211 Taken within the last 7 years
Microbiology – BIOL 212 Taken within the last 7 years

7. What makes you eligible to apply?
#2 ATI TEAS Exam
A composite score of 62% or better must be met before applying.
The exam can be repeated once if you fail to get a composite score of 62% or higher. However, for a second ATI TEAMS attempt to be valid, the following guidelines apply:
If unsuccessful the first time, you must complete self remediation and provide documentation of such. After 6 months from the first exam, you can retest. The second test score will be used to award points.
If successful the first time, but you want a higher score, you must wait two years from the first exam and then you can retake the exam. The second score will be used to award points.

8. Fixed Set General Education Courses
All “fixed set” general education courses must be completed and a grade issued before you submit your application (with the exception of Humanities) to qualify for the additional points.
Psychology or Sociology
English Composition
Speech
Math Coursework (56 or 60 or higher such as statistics)
We do not accept National University's statistics course
Humanities
Required for the associate degree, but not used for application points
Please note to meet with a counselor for more information

9. What exactly are you getting points for?
Admission Multi-Criteria Points
Please note that:
All areas that you are indicating on the application for a point must have a supporting document to prove it. Also, it is strongly encourage to calculate your GPA’s and overall total of points for competiveness.
How to calculate GPA

10. LVN to RN Step-Up Program
The LVN to RN Program is available to those who have:
A current and active California LVN license in good standing
Have graduated from an accredited LVN/LPN program
Have passed Nursing 110, LVN-RN Transition (Palomar College only) within two years of applying
The program is a one year commitment.
LVN’s transition into 3rd semester (Nursing 217)
LVN’s applying must have all coursework completed prior to applying.
LVN to RN Application

11. Clinical Agency Requirements and Immunizations
Students must complete a background check and drug screen prior to participating in clinical experiences at health care facilities.
Students must complete a physical and verify all vaccinations are up to date for clearance when admitted into the program.
Background Information

12. How much does Palomar College’s Nursing program cost?

13. Palomar College’s Nursing Program
Students are required to be available Monday through Saturday. These days may consist of:
Lab, Lecture, and Clinical Hours
Course Descriptions
Fundamentals, Med-Surg, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Psychology, and Geriatrics (N117, N118, N217, N218)
No flexibility to the program
Your personal life works around your school life

14. Why choose Palomar College’s Nursing Program?
Affordable and remarkable education
We’re well represented in the community
Our bridge program from RN to BSN with CSUSM and PLNU
Our students are statistically being hired within 6 months of graduating our program

15. RN to BSN Programs PLNU Expected Completion Time: 15 months
Program Format: Hybrid
Cost per Unit: $450
Contact: Stacey Wilson

16. RN to BSN Programs CSUSM Expected Completion Time: 14 months
Program Format: 100% Online
Total for tuition: $11,495
Contact: Ryan Zurborg

17. RN to BSN Programs Azusa Pacific University
Expected Completion Time: 15 months
Program Format: Face-to-Face or Online
Total for tuition: $16,200
Contact: Cori Esparza

18. Further Questions?
us at: Kelly Donaghy Or Gail Rodriques