San Bernardino Valley College Associate Degree Nursing Program

Associated Degree Nursing Program. The program is accredited by both the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the California State board of Registered Nursing.

	RN Program
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	Prerequisites
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	Additional Graduation Requirements
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	LVN to RN Program
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	Contact the State Board of Nursing or National League for Nursing

THE REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM

The Nursing Department at San Bernardino Valley College offers a program leading to an Associate of Science Degree with a major in nursing. Students learn to assist patients, through the nursing process, attain or maintain their optimum level of wellness. Learning activities occur on the SBVC campus and in community healthcare agencies. Graduates are eligible to take the licensing exam to become a Registered Nurse (R.N.). The program has a reputation of excellence in the community and is fully accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

To learn more about the program and how to be admitted, attend an information meeting. A schedule of meetings is available in the Health Science Division Office, Health and Life Science Bldg., Room 101 and on this web page. Contact the Counseling Office, 909-384-8976 or 384-4404 for assistance in developing an education plan.

Registration in nursing program courses is limited to students who have completed program prerequisites, have applied, and been accepted into the nursing program. The nursing program is four semesters in length after completion of prerequisites. Classes and clinical experiences are scheduled Monday through Friday (daytime and evenings). Students are admitted twice a year in the fall and spring semesters.

Note: All credits from a foreign college or university must be evaluated by the foreign transcript evaluation service, AERC (must show the letter grade received for each course and indicate lower and upper division. See counselor for details.

A background check is required for enrollment in the nursing program. Enrollment may be denied based on a conviction(s) substantially related to nursing practice. The California Board of Registered Nursing requires a background check when applying for the RN license. For further information; www.rn.ca.gov.