Education Plan - Nursing (RN) 2006-2007 Catalog
Disclaimer:  Students graduating using older catalog requirements should consult that catalog (ie., when Math 50                was acceptable, students needed to complete a course under Analytical Thinking (Speech 100 recommended)

Pre-Entrance Requirements for Nursing Program
 

Required Support Classes for Nursing Curriculum

1.  Nursing Orientations: Call Nursing Department for dates & times (760) 744-1150, ext. 2279

1.  Psychology (not 140 or 205)

3.  High School Grad or equivalency or higher

3.  Speech (not  145 or 150)

4.  Intermediate Algebra or higher or test

4.  English Composition

A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher is required in the following science prerequisites:  

Note: These science courses require a prerequisite (Biology 102 or a specific Biology & Chemistry Class) Questions? Contact Life Sciences Department at
(760) 744-1150, ext. 2275 

*Courses (Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology) not taken at Palomar College must be equivalent to Palomar's, include a lab and have 4-5 units.

6.  American History & Institutions 6 units or test)

4.  Anatomy with Lab   (ZOO 200) (Time limit=10 yrs.)

Special Notes: 

Area E:  Integrated Self and Life-Long Learning: Met by

Nursing curriculum (eff. 1998) 

Multicultural Requirement: See yellow sheet:
Nursing courses now fulfill this requirement.
 Effective date:  Fall 2001 

Health and Physical Education Requirement: Waived
by completing Nursing curriculum.

Effective date: 2001-2002 catalog
 

5.  Physiology with Lab (ZOO 203) (Time limit=5 yrs.)

6.  Microbiology with Lab (MICRO 200)  (Time limit=5 yrs.)

LVN/RN Transition (Nursing 110)  

LVNs must also complete Nursing 110.
(Time Limit=2years)
This class is only offered during the Fall semester & a copy of current, valid California LVN License must be on file in Nursing Dept. prior to registering.