ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Cerritos College Nursing Program is to prepare nurses to meet the needs of diverse populations in an ever changing healthcare environment. 

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM:

The Registered Nursing Program is an application based program.  Application cycles open and close once a year.  The program is full time and consists of two years (four semesters) of consecutive, sequenced courses that include lectures and clinical components.  The program is in session in Fall and Spring semesters and days and times can vary with each course.  Some clinicals can be in the evening, as well as on weekends.  The nursing program does not complete coursework during summer sessions.  Upon completion of the program, as well as the general education units, graduates graduate with an AA Degree In Nursing.  Graduates are eligible to take the National Council of State Boards Licensing Exam (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a Registered Nurse.  Graduates may also transfer their AA coursework to a 4-year college or university to achieve a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).   The program also has partnerships with many 4 year programs (National University, California State University Los Angeles, California State University Fullerton, Chamberlain University) to support students in good standing to get a "jump start" on their BSN coursework through "Dual Enrollment Pathways".  

SPRING 2023 APPLICATION CYCLE OPENS JANUARY 3rd - FEBRUARY 15th, 2023!

This application cycle will fill the admission spots for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. Applications will be reviewed and selected students will be notified by the end of April 2023.  *PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE HEALTH OCCUPATION OFFICE INQUIRING ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION STATUS OR ACCEPTANCE.  

The Cerritos College Nursing Program takes applications once a year. Therefore, the next application cycle will open January 2024. This website will be updated by September 2023 in preparation for the next cycle.  We do not hold a waitlist, nor will we be moving applications forward from the 2023 application cycles.   If you did not gain admission, and you are still interested in the nursing program, you will need to submit a new application in January 2024. 

APPLICATION PROCESS

WHAT IF I THINK I AM INTERESTED IN THE NURSING PROGRAM?

What Should I do?

• Review the Learning Career Pathway (left toolbar)
• Review the Technical Standards and Essential Functions to ensure that Nursing is a career for you (left toolbar)
• Review the Nursing Program Information Packet and Admission Requirements (left toolbar). This will provide you with essential information regarding coursework, gpa requirements, and timelines.
• Take Nursing 3 course in Spring semester to see if "Nursing is for me?"
• Obtain healthcare volunteer hours during this time
• Complete the required science pre-requisites with a gpa of 2.5 or higher
• Study for and take the required ATI - TEAS7 Examination (score 62% or higher)
• Complete Coursework in the Medical Assisting program to improve your medical knowledge.