Registered Nursing Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements Overview

The Registered Nursing curriculum is completed over four semesters after prerequisite coursework. Additional time may be needed to complete all Associate in Science degree requirements.

Additional General Education Requirements

  • One Arts/Humanities course (minimum 3 units)
  • One Ethnic Studies course: ETHN 2, ETHN 3B, or ETHN 10B

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a nursing counselor to review all graduation requirements and develop an educational plan.

Registered Nursing Course Sequence

First Semester Second Semester Third Semester Fourth Semester
NURS 110 NURS 122 NURS 130 NURS 140
NURS 111 NURS 123 NURS 131 NURS 141
NURS 112 NURS 124 NURS 132 NURS 142
NURS 113
NURS 114

Program Completion

Upon completion of the nursing curriculum and all Gavilan College graduation requirements, students earn the Associate in Science Degree and a Certificate of Achievement in Registered Nursing.

Graduates may be eligible to apply for the NCLEX-RN. There is a fee to take the NCLEX-RN and a separate fee for licensure application.

Completion of the program does not guarantee licensure or employment.

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