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.

COVID-19 UPDATE (July 21, 2020)

The CSM Nursing program is aware of the changes the COVID-19 pandemic has created in education, specifically concerning the prerequisite requirements for the program, and has made some temporary changes in policy to adapt to these conditions.

Pass/No-Pass Grading

The nursing program will temporarily accept PASS grades and apply a point value of 2.75 to the PASS grade. This accommodation to the policy will be applied ONLY to the Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 sessions. It is STRONGLY encouraged that, if given a choice, to select a letter grade option over the Pass/No-Pass option.

Online Science Courses

The Nursing program will temporarily accept online science prerequisite courses (Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology) with a lab component. This accommodation to the policy will be applied ONLY to the Spring 2020, Summer 2020, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 sessions. Although courses offered outside of the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) will be accepted, it is STRONGLY encouraged that, if given a choice, to take these courses within the SMCCCD over other courses offered outside of the District.