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.  The application cycle opens and closes once a year, January - February. 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. Days and times vary with each course, with clinicals being any day of the week, and sometimes in the evening.  The nursing program does not complete required coursework during summer sessions.  Upon completion of the program, as well as the general education units, graduates receive 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 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".  

TEAS7 EXAM UPDATE:

NURSING APPLICANTS IN THE SPRING 2024 CYCLE WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE TEAS7 EXAM AT CERRITOS COLLEGE.  DATES WILL BE:

Thursday, February 1st:  530pm - 930pm (40 max)
Friday, February 2nd: 10am - 2pm (40max)

CHECK BACK (UNDER TEAS tab) AFTER JANUARY 8th, TO RSVP. 

 

The Nursing Program will launch a major curriculum revision in Fall 2024.  The program will be "teaching-out" the current curriculum, while "teaching-in" the new curriculum. During this time (fall2024-spring2026), the program will not be accepting the following applications:

Option B: ADVANCED PLACEMENT;  Option E:  TRANSFER;  Option F:  BRN Transfer 

 

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.   (highly recommended)