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 (April 2, 2020): College of San Mateo is closed to students through the end of the spring semester. As we work on nursing application 2020; we will notify applicant once a final admission decision has been made by the end of May 2020. 

Beginning Fall 2021 Admissions, a HESI score will only be accepted and the CSM Nursing Department will no longer accept a TEAS score.


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

• BRN - Prior Convictions and Disciplinary Actions 
• Apply to the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) 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

Other helpful information sheets

• Information Sheet 2019
• Merit-Based Criteria Handout 2019
• Nursing Articulation Grid 2019
• Counseling Worksheet
• NCLEX Pass Rate 2013-2018
• Prerequisite Course Evaluation Procedures and Form
• HESI Exam Information

Applications open Jan. 2 and close Feb. 1 at 11:59 pm EST every year.