Nursing – Registered Nursing

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Introduction

Nursing – Registered Nursing is a program taught at Sierra College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (two-year, full-time program) options.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two-year, full-time, pre-licensure education program. It combines nursing courses with related general education courses and additional general education degree requirements, approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing.

Completion of the program qualifies you to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). After passing NCLEX-RN, you can begin seeking careers as registered nurses in a variety of health care settings, or extend your education into advanced nursing programs or medical school.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in Nursing – Registered Nursing at Sierra College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

  • program specific academic requirment set by Sierra College.
  • English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Sierra College as pre-requiste for admission in Nursing – Registered Nursing.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

  • All prerequisite courses must be completed and posted to the appropriate transcript prior to applying for the Registered Nursing program. Prerequisites “in progress” are not accepted.
  • All prerequisites must be completed with a grade “C” or better, and posted to the appropriate Official College Transcript before submitting an application to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
  • The TEAS exam must be completed prior to applying, and an unofficial copy must accompany your application with your score reflected on the multi-criteria form.
  • Only the latest edition of the TEAS exam will be accepted. TEAS VI and earlier will not. A minimum cumulative score of 62% is required.
  • Corequisites must be completed prior to beginning the final semester of the program to meet the requirements for the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.
  • TEAS exam: only the latest edition accepted; TEAS VI and earlier will not. Minimum cumulative score of 62% required.

Courses Units

More Information

  • Registered nurse roles in a variety of health care settings
  • Advanced nursing programs
  • Medical school

Scholarships

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.