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American Career College:"ACC offers a challenging yet rewarding program
for qualified students. The combined academic
and clinical training will prepare you for
the National Council Licensure Examination
(NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a practical/vocational
nurse meeting the standards set by the Board
of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians."
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American River College (ASN) :"The Nursing program consists of a combination
of general education and nursing courses
with related laboratory experience in local
health agencies. Successful completion of
the program qualifies the student to take
the National Licensing Examination to become
registered as a nurse and eligible for employment.
A grade of "C" or better is required in each
nursing course for progression in the program
and for an Associate Degree in Nursing. The
nursing curriculum is a two-year program
offered in four sequential semesters. There
are two application periods per year and
students are accepted for the spring and
fall semesters. There are morning, afternoon,
evening, and weekend clinical experiences
required with limited notice." *****************************************************
Antelope Valley College:"The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program
can be completed in four semesters following
admission to the program. In addition students
need at least two semesters to complete the
prerequisites for admission to the program.The
ADN curriculum is accredited by the Board
of Registered Nursing (BRN). The curriculum
meets the requirements of the BRN for eligibility
to apply for the National Council Licensure
Examination for Registered Nurses. The student
who completes the program is eligible to
apply for an Associate in Science degree."
Azusa Pacific University / School of Nursing:"This RN to BSN Degree Completion Program
leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
is a unique alternative to the traditional
method of pursuing a college degree. It is
designed specifically for adult learners
who have an RN license and desire to complete
their baccalaureate degree while continuing
to work. The program is a field-based modular
design, delivered to cohort groups. Each
cluster will have a primary advisor who will
provide system guidance, direct special projects,
and serve as mentor to individual learners."
Bakersfield College:"Registered nursing education prepares the
graduate to provide services to those who
need healthcare. As needs are varied so are
educational programs, which may proceed from
the simpler to the more complex in accordance
with the career ladder concept. The progression
reads: nurse assistant, licensed vocational
nurse, registered nurse, and other nurses
with Bachelor of Science, Master of Science
or Doctorate in Nursing and special certifications."
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Biola University / Department of Baccalaureate
Nursing:"The Department of Nursing offers the unique
advantage of having grown out of the School
of Missionary Medicine. In keeping with this
strong heritage, students are taught to view
nursing as a ministry wherever they choose
to serve. Emphasis on missions and summer
ministry opportunities continues.The Department
of Nursing offers a bachelor of science degree
in nursing, which is accredited by the California
Board of Registered Nursing and the National
League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Graduates of Biola's nursing program are
eligible for certification as public health
nurses and for licensure as registered nurses." *****************************************************
Butte Community College / Nursing Division:"The Home Health Aide course provides the
required content for Certified Nursing Assistants
to become Home Health Aides. Home Health
Aides provide CNA level care to clients in
a home environment. The Butte College Vocational
Nursing program is a state approved program
which provides the courses necessary for
a student to apply for licensure as a vocational
nurse. LVNs care for clients in the acute,
convalescent, rehabilitation units, clinics,
and home care. The LVN to RN Program provides
an avenue for the LVN to upgrade to a registered
nurse at the associate degree (ADN) level.
Training as a vocational nurse and prerequisite
classes satisfy the requirements for the
first year of a traditional two-year ADN
program. The associate degree nursing program
(ADN) provides the courses necessary for
a student to apply for licensure as a registered
nurse." *****************************************************
Cabrillo College:"Students are admitted to the Associate Degree
Nursing Program in August of each year. Theory
courses, practice skills labs and clinical
experiences are coordinated to enhance the
students' learning. Students are eligible
to write the National Council Licensing Board
Examination for Registered Nurses at the
completion of all required courses." *****************************************************
California College for Health Sciences:"The BSN program is part of an accelerated
RN to BSN to MSN curriculum design. The program
enables a Registered Nurse to earn a baccalaureate
degree in nursing with the option of continuing
those studies at the graduate level. Because
two of the advanced courses in the BSN curriculum
are part of the core curriculum of the MSN
program, the student is able to shorten the
path to the MSN degree." *****************************************************
California State University at Bakersfield:"The mission of the Department of Nursing
is to provide an interactive learning environment
committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship,
service, and practice. The faculty provides
nursing education to undergraduate and graduate
students seeking entry into professional
nursing or advanced practice." *****************************************************
California State University at Chico:"The CSU Chico School of Nursing offers programs
leading to the bachelor's and master's degrees.
There is a great potential for nursing in
the rapidly changing health care system,
and the nursing faculty is committed to the
preparation of graduates who will be leaders
of the future." *****************************************************
California State University - Dominguez Hills(BSN,
MSN):"The mission of the Division of Nursing is
to provide adult learners with the knowledge,
skills and values to improve nursing and
health care for populations of unprecedented
diversity in the community. The faculty achieves
this mission by offering a quality nursing
education that prepares learners to be competent
providers of nursing care and leaders in
the profession. Guiding principles are respect
for each learner's uniqueness, the ethic
of caring, collaborative partnerships with
the community, and health as a fundamental
right for all."
California State University, Fresno Department Of Nursing:"The mission of the Department of Nursing is to offer quality nursing education to undergraduate and graduate nursing students. This education prepares nurses by giving them clinical decision making skills based on theory and research. As life-long learners, graduates are prepared to deliver quality health care for increasingly diverse populations." ******************************************************
California State University at Fullerton
(ADN to MSN):"The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is designed
to provide registered nurses with knowledge,
skills, and attitudes necessary for the performance
of the professional nursing role and characteristics
of the generally educated person. The Master
of Science in Nursing provides nurses with
the foundation and capability to function
independently in a variety of health settings
and provide care within a framework of scientific
and professional accountability." *****************************************************
California State University at Long Beach:"We educate professional nurses at the Baccalaureate
level to practice in collaborative or leadership
roles in hospitals, clinics and community
health care agencies, and at the Masters
degree level, students are prepared for advanced
practice roles such as, nurse practitioners,
clinical nurse specialists, nurse educators,
nurse executives and leaders in public health
nursing." *****************************************************
California State University at Los Angeles
/ School of Nursing:"We presently offer a B.S. degree for basic
and transfer RN students, an M.S. degree
for accelerated RNs and those with the B.S.
in Nursing and a Health Services Credential
for School Nurses. Advanced practice options
offered in the graduate program include:
Nursing Education, Administration, Psychiatric/Mental
Health CNS, Nurse Case Management and a four-track
Nurse Practitioner program consisting of
adult and pediatric acute care and ambulatory
options." *****************************************************
California State University at Northridge
/ Department of Health Sciences:"The RN-to-BSN Program evolved from the commitment
and dedication of nurses in the San Fernando
Valley who saw the need for a baccalaureate
program for registered nurse in the community.
Designed for working registered nurses who
are interested in professional development,
making a contribution to the nursing profession,
and improving the health of clients, the
program was developed with the help and cooperation
of a community advisory board, including
nursing leaders with ties to contemporary
practice. Through their persistence and hard
work, the RN-to-BSN Program became a reality
in fall 1993." *****************************************************
California State University at Sacramento
/ Division of Nursing:
"The Division of Nursing is committed to providing
quality undergraduate and graduate programs
in nursing. Thus the Division of Nursing
offers programs leading to a Bachelor of
Science degree in Nursing, a School Nurse
Health Services credential, and a Master's
of Science in Nursing. Course offerings evolve
from a philosophical belief that nurses function
to assist health care consumers to achieve
positive adaptive responses which lead to
optimal wellness levels. The professional
nurse thinks critically and uses the problem-solving
process in identifying health needs or problems,
planning and implementing nursing care, and
evaluating the effects of nursing intervention." *****************************************************
California State University at San Bernardino
/ Department of Nursing:"The Nursing Department offers a Bachelor
of Science degree with a major in Nursing.
After students graduate with a BS degree
in nursing and pass the Registered Nurse
(RN) licensure examination, they are eligible
to apply for a Public Health Certificate.
Students must apply to the Nursing Department
to be accepted for the BSN program. *****************************************************
California State University at Stanislaus
/ Department of Nursing:"Since 1977 we have offered an RN to BSN
completion program. It serves registered
nurses with an associate degree or diploma
in nursing who want to study for a bachelor
of science in nursing. Classes are offered
on the Turlock campus and, based on an adequate
size cohort, Stockton campus site. Over 700
nurses have graduated from our program, making
a distinct contribution to nursing care in
the region." *****************************************************
Casa Loma College School of Nursing:"As a licensed vocational nurse you are an
important part of a healthcare team. Under
the supervision of doctors & registered
nurses you will provide direct nursing care
to patients with a wide variety of illnesses.
Your patients will be located in a broad
range of medical facilities. You will perform
task including administering medications,
giving injections, monitoring patients' diets,
and checking vital signs. You will watch
for changes in patients' conditions and take
necessary action. Licensed vocational nurses
assist in the diagnosis and therapy of the
patients and aid the health team in planning,
implementing, and evaluating the patients'
nursing care. The combined academic and clinical
training prepares the vocational nursing
student to take the National Licensure Exam
(NCLEX-PN) and become a licensed vocational
nurse in the State of California."
Casa Loma College / Hawthorne Branch Campus *****************************************************
Cerritos College / Department of Nursing:"Nursing is defined as a science, discipline
and health care practice that focuses on
the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of
clients having health problems within the
domain of nursing. The goals of nursing practice
focus on health promotion, illness prevention,
rehabilitation, and supporting the resources
of the person who is ill or threatened with
illness in adapting to changes within the
environment. In addition to implementing
the philosophy of the College, the purpose
of the Nursing Department is to provide the
community with registered nurses who are
capable of functioning in a variety of health
care settings." *****************************************************
Chabot College / Nursing Dept.:"The Nursing Program is approved by the
California Board of Registered Nursing. An
accelerated program has offered Licensed
Vocational Nurses admission into the 2nd
year of the major. Upon completion of the
major, students are eligible for the Registered
Nurse License Examination. The program prepares
graduates who can contribute to the advancement
of nursing science and influence changes
in a variety of settings within the health
care system. The graduate possesses a repertoire
of knowledge, skills, and attributes that
serve as the foundation for safe, competent
practice and lifelong learning." *****************************************************
Chaffey College / Nursing Division:"Associate Degree in Nursing - This program,
leading to an Associate in Science Degree
with a major in Nursing, is approved by the
California Board of Registered Nursing and
accredited by the National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission." *****************************************************
City College of San Francisco / Nursing Program:"The program prepares students to work as
registered nurses. Upon completion, the graduate
will receive an Associate Degree in Nursing.
The graduate is entitled to take the California
State Board of Registered Nursing licensing
exam." *****************************************************
College of San Mateo / Nursing Program:In response to a survey of hospitals, schools,
health officials and other agencies, the
Associate Degree Nursing Program was initiated
in the Fall of 1963 to meet the need for
RNs in the community. The first class graduated
in 1965 shortly after the new College of
San Mateo campus on the hill was opened.
Each year the growing number of alumni maintains
the fine reputation and high standards of
the nursing program. ******************************************************
College of the Canyons / Nursing Program:The two-year registered nursing program
at College of the Canyons is accredited by
the State Board of Registered Nurses and
National League for Nursing. It is designed
to prepare the student for the responsibilities
and knowledge required of the entry level
registered nurse. ******************************************************
College of the Desert / Nursing Program:The program is approved by the California
State Board of Nursing and is nationally
accredited by the National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission* (NLNAC). VN, NA and
EMT programs also available. *****************************************************
College of Marin - Registered Nursing Program:The mission of the College of Marin Registered
Nursing Program is to educate entry level
practitioners as providers of care across
the health care continuum, managers/leaders,
and members within the profession of nursing.
Our goal is to prepare graduates whose practice
demonstrates caring, critical thinking, effective
communication/collaboration, cultural and
clinical competence. In addition, the changing
health care environment requires that the
nurse of tomorrow be adaptable, politically
aware, and committed to lifelong learning.
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College of the Sequoias / Nursing Program:College of the Sequoias Registered Nursing
Program is a two-year program leading to
an Associate in Science degree. This program
is accredited by the California Board of
Registered Nursing, and successful completion
of the nursing requirements qualifies the
graduate to apply to the National Licensure
Examination for Registered Nurses. ******************************************************
Compton Community College / Nursing Program:The faculty of the Associate Degree Nursing
Program of Compton Community College, in
support of the philosophy and mission of
the College, believe that it is the purpose
of this program to develop competent practitioners
for entry level registered nurse positions
who can apply the nursing process in giving
care to clients, families and groups from
diverse sociocultural and ethnic backgrounds.
We further believe that the individual is
the client and recipient of health care.
The faculty views health as a dynamic process
that moves along a continuum. ******************************************************
Concorde at North Hollywood / Vocational
Nurse:"Upon completion of the program and passing
the licensing examination, the LVN can enter
the workforce as a competent, skilled nurse.
Vocational nurses as they are called in Texas
and California provide patient-side nursing
care at the direction of physicians and/or
registered nurses."
Concorde at San Bernardino / Vocational Nurse:"Vocational nursing students are privileged
to hands-on learning in one-year programs.
Much of their preparation for nursing focuses
on supervised clinical experiences with real
clients in real health care facilities. This
clinical component of education is one of
the major strengths of the vocational nursing
program."
Contra Costa College / Nursing Dept:A key part of the Registered Nursing program
at Contra Costa College is hands-on experience
in the Nursing Skills Lab and at clinical
sites in local hospitals and community agencies.
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Cuesta College / Nursing Program:The Associate Degree Nursing Program at Cuesta
College prepares nurses for beginning practice
level registered nursing in hospitals, health
care facilities, and in homes. Upon completion
of the program, graduates are eligible to
take the licensure examination for Registered
Nursing. ******************************************************
Cypress College / Department of Nursing:When you graduate with the Associate Degree,
you will find that nursing is a challenging,
multi-faceted career choice. The many employment
opportunities include working in hospitals,
skilled nursing, facilities, home health
care agencies, clinics, physicians' offices
and hospices.The Department of Nursing articulates
with most area universities, which means
they accept lower division work from Cypress.
Many of our graduates continue on to an upper
division program of study specifically designed
for registered nurses leading to a Bachelor
of Science in Nursing. ******************************************************
De Anza Community College / Nursing Program:The Registered Nursing Program at De Anza
College has been part of the exceptional
program offerings since the college opened
in 1967. Because of the program's excellent
reputation in the community, De Anza's Registered
Nursing graduates are recruited by health
care institutions in Silicon Valley and throughout
Northern California. *****************************************************
Dominican University of California / School
of Nursing (BSN, MSN):"The nursing profession is rich with opportunities
for employment and career growth. A registered
nurse (RN) with a bachelor of science degree
in nursing (BSN) is prepared to work with
people of all ages and to practice in all
health care settings some of which include
pediatrics, critical care, outpatient care,
mental health, and geriatrics. The MSN program
is designed to provide graduates with a solid
base in advanced western nursing practice,
while also enriching their perspectives on
health care to include a hands-on knowledge
of other philosophical bases, and other systems
of practice."
East Los Angeles College / Nursing Program:The fundamentals course in the nursing sequence
provides the student with the opportunity
to learn the concepts and principles underlying
basic nursing care. This course presents
basic content on the profession of nursing:
its characteristics, professional role, ethical/legal
concepts, and nursing history. Content is
focused on nurse-patient interaction, cultural
and religious aspects, and age-related differences
in basic physiological needs, safety and
comfort measures, communication skills. The
framework of the nursing process is introduced
in the fundamentals of nursing. ******************************************************
El Camino Community College / Nursing Dept.:The Associate Degree Nursing Program is
a demanding, rigorous program that requires
advance academic preparation, personal commitment,
and a considerable amount of time in study
and preparation outside of class. Mandatory
general orientation sessions are available
each semester to assist prospective applicants
so they may learn more about careers in nursing,
the El Camino nursing program and its requirements,
and how to formulate an educational plan
to become a qualified applicant. ******************************************************
Everest Nursing Institute (formerly LTU Healthcare)
Certificate Programs:Everest Nursing Institute, the Leader in
Nursing Continuing Education, is nationally
accredited and serves over 10,000 working
nursing professionals each year with six
on-ground seminars in Case Management, Quality
Management, Nursing Management, Nursing Leadership,
Pediatric End of Life Care and End of Life
Care. Everest Nursing Institute also offers
an Online Case Management and Quality Management
courses 8 times a year. *****************************************************
Evergreen Valley College / Nursing Education:We offer courses for non-nursing majors,
nursing majors, LVNs and RNs. Over 1800 men
and women have graduated from our RN program.
Our faculty works hard to assure nursing
education is of the highest quality so that
our graduates become safe and effective nurses.
Graduates have an excellent pass rate on
the California Board of Registered Nursing
Examination. ******************************************************
Four-D College / Nursing Program:The Vocational Nurse is the caregiver in
busy acute facilities, convalescent facilities,
community health care agencies, home health
care agencies, and specialty areas such
as physician offices and emergency clinics.
The LVN performs basic therapeutic and preventive
nursing procedures in various health care
delivery settings. *****************************************************
Fresno City College / Registered Nursing:Fresno City College is 91 years old. It
is also the largest community college nursing
program in California and the second largest
program in the USA. It is designed to educate
the student at the basic technical level
of nursing practice, obtain an Associate
of Science degree, be eligible to take the
NCLEX (national nursing licensing examination)
and work in a structured health care setting.
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Gavilan College / Allied Health Division
(ADN):The Allied Health Department offers courses
leading to a Certificate of Completion or
Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in several
health occupations. These include courses
offered in cooperation with Regional Occupational
Programs (ROP). ******************************************************
Glendale Community College / Nusring Program:The RN curriculum is four semesters in length.
It is a very challenging and rigorous curriculum
designed to prepare graduates for entry level
positions as registered nurses in hospital
and community health care settings. It is
a full-time program of study leading to an
A.S. degree with a major in Nursing. ******************************************************
Golden West College / Nursing Division:The associate degree nursing faculty has
adopted four separate statements which deal
with their philosopy of nursing: Philosophy
of "Man"; Philosophy of Nursing;
Philosophy of Associate Degree Nursing Within
the Whole of Nursing; and Philosophy of Nursing
Education. ******************************************************
Grossmont College / Department of Nursing:Grossmont College offers two programs which
award the Associate Degree in Nursing. There
is a generic Registered Nursing Program for
persons who are not Licensed Vocational Nurses
(LVNs). This program is four semesters long
and starts in the fall semester each year.
The other Program is for Licensed Vocational
Nurses who wish to become Registered Professional
Nurses. The course of study is one calendar
year with a start date in June of each year.
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Harbor-UCLA Research & Education Institute
/ Nurse Practitioner Program:The Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner
Program is a certificate (non-degree granting)
program that educates Registered Nurses in
an expanded role to provide primary health
care to women throughout the life cycle.The
program is directed by the Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology, David Geffen School
of Medicine, and is offered through the Los
Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at
Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, California. The
program maintains affiliations with four
universities to enable students to earn academic
credit toward either a baccalaureate or advanced
nursing degree. ******************************************************
Hartnell College / Nursing Program:The School of Vocational Nursing at Hartnell
College was inaugurated in 1954 and is accredited
by the California State Board of Vocational
Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.
The program is designed to prepare students
to function as Licensed Vocational Nurses
in providing nursing care to patients under
the direction of the Registered Nurse. This
program is three semesters. ******************************************************
Holy Names University (formerly Holy Names
College) / Department of Nursing:Today, rooted in the Catholic tradition,
students can obtain an education based on
the liberal arts and sciences which will
empower them for leadership and service in
a diverse world. Nursing courses have been
offered since 1934 with the first degree
program offered in the 1950s. In the 1970s
men were admitted making the collegiate enterprise
co-educational . In 1972 the department of
nursing faculty offered one of first of its
kind in the country, a RN/BSN program to
registered nurses who wanted to obtain a
Bachelor of Science Degree in nursing. In
1995 Holy Names College, in partnership with
Kaiser Permanente Hospitals, offered the
RN/BSN program by video interactive conferencing
to 12 hospitals throughout the state of California.
In 1997 the MSN program was instituted. In
2001 Holy Names College and Catholic Healthcare
West began offering the RN/BSN program to
nurses in that system throughout the state.
And in the fall of 2004 the faculty of nursing
and business began to offer the MSN/MBA which
makes it one of only six institutions offering
this particular double degree in the state
of California. All of these programs are
accredited by the Commission for Collegiate
Nursing Education (CCNE). ******************************************************
Humboldt State University / Dept. of Nursing:The Department of Nursing offers a four-
year baccalaureate nursing program which
is fully accredited by the California State
Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate
Nursing Education. Once students are admitted
to the major, the program consists of six
semesters. Students are eligible to take
the state licensing exam after successful
completion of required nursing major courses.
The baccalaureate degree in nursing has been
identified by the major professional nursing
groups as entry level into the practice of
professional nursing. ******************************************************
Imperial Valley College:Medical Programs available:Emergency Medical
Technician, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic,
Fire Technology, Health Assistant, Health
Technologies, Nursing. ******************************************************
Loma Linda University / School of Nursing
(BSN, MSN, NP):"The School of Nursing, established in 1905,
was the first in a group of schools which
in 1961 became Loma Linda University. In
1949 the School of Nursing became a college-based
program granting the baccalaureate degree.
In 1970 the associate in science degree program
was started as an integral part of the School.The
first master's degrees in nursing were granted
in 1957. The School, committed to Christian
service and distinctive Seventh-day Adventist
ideals, seeks to reflect God's love through
its teaching and healing ministry."
Long Beach City College / Nursing Programs:The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) at Long
Beach City College seeks students who are
interested in helping others who are physically
and emotionally capable of meeting the challenge
of this exciting career. ******************************************************
Los Angeles County College of Nursing:The Los Angeles County College of Nursing
and Allied Health (formerly the Los Angeles
County Medical Center School of Nursing)
offers a two-year hospital based Associate
Degree Nursing program. Classes are admitted
in the Fall and Spring. Graduates are eligible
to apply to take the National Council Licensure
Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become registered
nurses. ******************************************************
Los Angeles Harbor College:The Program is the basic curriculum for
registered nursing. It satisfies the requirements
for the Associate of Science degree with
a major in Nursing and enables the graduate
to take the State Board of Registered Nursing
Examination (NCLEX-RN) to obtain licensure
as a Registered Nurse. ****************************************************
Los Angeles Pierce College / Nursing Program:(Associate in Arts Degree) Associate Degree
programs DO NOT necessarily constitute the
first two years of a program leading to a
bachelor's degree.Los Angeles Pierce College
offers an Associate in Arts Degree Nursing
Program accredited by the California Board
of Registered Nursing and the National League
for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The graduate
is prepared to function as an entry-level
nurse. Upon completion of the prescribed
curriculum, the graduate is qualified to
apply for licensure as a registered nurse
in the State of California
Los Angeles Trade - Technical College / Nursing
Program:The Registered Nursing Program at Los Angeles
Trade-Technical College started in 1970 as
a result of community interest and the desire
expressed by many Licensed Vocational Nurses
to continue their nursing education toward
Registered Nurse status. As a result the
LVN to RN option was initiated. In 1986 the
generic option was added to the program and
the first non-licensed candidates were admitted
to the program, thereby, allowing program
admission by both licensed and non-licensed
candidates. Candidates who are graduates
of an accredited Vocational Nursing Program
and currently licensed as an LVN in California
will be placed in the third semester of the
Registered Nursing Program once a comprehensive
test in basic Medical-Surgical Nursing at
75% or more. *****************************************************
Mount St. Mary's College School of Nursing:"(ASN, BSN, MSN) For more than 75 years, Mount St. Mary's has been dedicated to excellence in teaching the arts, the health sciences, humanities, and social service. We provide a unique setting where young women like you are able to establish the roots that will nourish your education, skills and values." *****************************************************
Point Loma Nazarene College Department of Nursing:"Liberal arts education in the Wesleyan tradition leads to a search for truth and provides a framework for the ethical standards of professional nursing practice.
The nursing faculty of Point Loma Nazarene University is dedicated to preparing competent, responsible practitioners who are committed to service and leadership as professional nurses. Graduates are able to function at an entry level of professional practice in a wide variety of health care settings." ******************************************************
Samuel Merritt College School of Nursing
(BSN, MSN):"We strive to enhance the well being of our
patients and ourselves. Depending on your
program, you can become a practicing entry-level
or advanced practitioner in one to three
years." *****************************************************
San Diego State University School of Nursing:"Founded in 1897 as a school for training teachers, SDSU became part of the California State College system in 1960. It is one of the largest universities in the western United States. The School of Nursing was established as a baccalaureate program within the University in 1953.
The Masters program was added in 1982. The faculty in the School of Nursing is committed to providing excellent learning opportunities for graduate students within an intellectually stimulating environment incorporating clinical practice, research, and service to the University and the community." ******************************************************
San Francisco State University School of Nursing:"The mission of the School of Nursing is to: (1) provide baccalaureate and graduate education in nursing for a diverse student body, (2) prepare graduates to provide quality nursing care, leadership and to act as advocates to meet the health care needs of the culturally diverse people in urban environments, and (3) to improve health care and nursing services through service to the community." ******************************************************
Sonoma State University Department of Nursing:"Sonoma State University has been a leader in nursing education since 1972, when it began offering one of the nation's first R.N. to B.S.N. programs. Its dedication to professional nursing has continued through the years and the program has expanded to include Pre-Licensure BSN and LVN to BSN options in the Undergraduate Program, as well as Graduate and Post-Graduate programs with tracks in Family Nurse Practitioner and Leadership & Management (with specialty areas of Administration, Case Management, and Nursing Education).
SSU's nursing program prepares nurses to think critically and exercise leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. Students and faculty work closely together to choose clinical practicums which meet the interests of the student and the needs of the community." ******************************************************
UCLA, Los Angeles: ******************************************************
University of California San Francisco School
of Nursing:"The nationally recognized excellence of
the School of Nursing reflects a long history
of innovation in nursing education. A diploma
program for the education of nurses was first
offered by the University of California in
1907, when it established the Hospital Training
School for Nurses. In 1941 the faculty of
the School of Nursing achieved full academic
status in the University. The School added
programs in succeeding years: *****************************************************
University of San Diego / Hahn School of
Nursing:"September, 1973, the late Philip Y. Hahn
committed an endowment of $1 million for
the establishment of a School of Nursing.
It was the overwhelming consensus of professionals
in the field that this new school should
provide a professional education for Registered
Nurses in San Diego leading to a Bachelor
of Science in Nursing. The first class of
students graduated in May, 1976 at the same
time the School received its full eight year
accreditation from the National League for
Nursing. In reponse to the community, the
School developed a Master's program in nursing,
graduating its first class in May, 1979.
Following numerous requests for doctoral
education, a feasiblity study was undertaken
in 1984 and a Doctor of Nursing Science program
was approved by the Board of Trustees. The
first doctoral student graduated in June,
1989. In December of 1998, the Board of Trustees
approved the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing.
Students were admitted to the new PhD program
beginning in Fall 1999. The two most recent
curricular innovations are the post-master's
Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate Program
in Urgent/Emergent Care offered jointly by
the School and the Scripps Mercy Emergency
Physicians Group and the establishment of
the Masters Entry in Nursing Program (MEPN).
This is the School's first program for non-RN
students and is designed for the second career
student who has a minimum of a bachelor's
degree in another field. The initial MEPN
class began in June 2002."
: University of San Francisco, School of Nursing:"The School of Nursing declares its commitment to the highest standards of lifelong learning and excellence in the Jesuit tradition. The School is committed to preparing men and women for compassionate practice as competent professionals through scholarship, leadership in service to the community, the nursing profession, and personal growth." ******************************************************
Western University of Health Sciences College
of Graduate Nursing:"The Western University Master of Science
in Nursing (MSN) program is designed for
advanced practice nurses who wish to continue
working in their profession, keep family
commitments and live in the same community
while pursuing a graduate education. This
benefit is especially convenient for students
living in rural areas, small communities,
or on active military duty."
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As we enter the new millennium, this is a critical time for the nation, for health professionals and for our organization and its divisions, the International Commission on Healthcare Professions (ICHP), the International Consulting and Educational Service (ICE), and the International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (ICD). We are privileged to be in the public policy arena, helping to ensure that United States immigration policy is objective and effective." ******************************************************
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University of Salford School of Nursing (UK):"The School of Nursing is proud of its roots in the local health service and today retains close links with local NHS Trusts. The School works closely with clinicians from these Trusts and NHS purchasers of training in the planning, implementation and evaluation of sound educational and training programmes and provides an extensive mix of clinical experiences for students within general hospital, community, and specialist units in both the NHS and private sector organisations.
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