Overview

College of San Mateo's Nursing Program provides students with opportunities for learning at the College, local hospitals, and community health agencies. The program is fully accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Upon graduation, the candidate receives an Associate in Science degree in Nursing, and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX) examination. The graduate is also eligible to transfer to programs offering a bachelor's degree in nursing.

**NEW RECENCY REQUIREMENT**
Beginning with the admissions cycle in Spring of 2020, all Biology courses (Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology) must have been completed with a grade of C or higher within the past FIVE years. All Biology courses have to be complete no later than January 1, 2015. Any courses completed prior to January 2015 will not be considered. This DOES NOT include the prerequisite courses.

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
2-year program leading to an associate's degree in Nursing

• BRN - Prior Convictions and Disciplinary Actions 
• How to apply to the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
• Apply to the Nursing Program
  
• ADN Admission Supporting Documentation Form
• Nursing Program Prerequisite Policy
• Policy Regarding Prerequisite Review
• TEAS Guidelines from Chancellor's Office (Updated April 2016) 

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)-to-RN Program
1-year program for current certified LVNs

• Overview of Nursing Program Courses
• Criteria for Admission of Licensed Vocational Nurses
• LVN-RN Application 2019

Other helpful information sheets

• Counseling Worksheet
• NCLEX Pass Rate 2013-2018
• Prerequisite Course Evaluation Procedures and Form