Education Plan - Nursing (RN)
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)

4. English Composition

3.  High School Grad or equivalency or higher

4.  Intermediate Algebra or higher or test

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) For information 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  semester units.

5.  Humanities (3 units)

6.  American History & Institutions 6 units (or test)

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

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

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

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

LVN/RN Transition (Nursing 110)  
 

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