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 Classes to take
in High School |
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| 1. ENGLISH (3-4yr) | Needed to comprehend the medical terminology and nursing college-level texts. |
| 2. CHEMISTRY | One year of high school chemistry |
| 3. BIOLOGY | One semester to 1 year |
| 4. ANATOMY | One semester is recommended |
| Note: These science courses will promote success in the required college level courses | |
| 5. MATHEMATICS | Two years (to include high school algebra) |
| Note: The SAT or ACT tests are no longer required for program entry at Palomar College, however most 4 year colleges require them. Plan to take the SAT during your senior year. | |
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Classes to take at Palomar College
(after high school graduation) If taking Anatomy, Physiology
and Microbiology courses at other colleges courses must have labs and be 4 -
5 units. |
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| 1. ANATOMY | ZOO 200 |
| 2. PHYSIOLOGY | ZOO 203 |
| 3. MICROBIOLOGY | MICRO 200 |
| Need at least 2.5 (C+) GPA in these classes for entry into Palomar’s program. A BSN (Bachelors of Science in Nursing) program might require a 3.00 (B) or higher | |
| 4. MATH | Intermediate Algebra or test out |
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Suggested
Non-Academic Preparation |
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 Volunteer at any health care agency |
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Interview an RN or a student in our program |
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Visit your school's career center and research the RN as a career |
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Take a certified nursing assistant (CNA) course. Try out nursing.
You can work as a CNA while going to school. |
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Benefits of Attending Palomar’s RN Program |
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Accreditation: The program
is not only accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) but
also by the National League of Nursing
Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Palomar College is also accredited by the Western Association
of Schools and Colleges. |
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Fees: Palomar's enrollment
fee of $26 per unit is very affordable. |
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Convenience: Live at home
and commute locally! |
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Success Rate: 90-100% of our graduates pass the RN Licensing Exam on the
first attempt. |
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CAREER LADDER FOR NURSING |
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CNA: Certified Nurse Assistant: Formal training through MiraCosta
College, ROP or by testing out after successful completion of Palomar first
semester nursing course. |
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LVN: Licensed Vocational Nurse: MiraCosta College and Maric |
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RN (ADN) Palomar College |
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RN (BSN & MSN):
SDSU, other state colleges & private colleges
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1. Return to the Health Careers Page. Go to Palomar College Home Page
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