Associate in Applied Science Degrees:
Registered Nurse Education
LVN-RN Bridge Track
Paramedic - RN Bridge TrackCertificates:
Associate in Arts Degree:
The Department of Nursing Education offers multiple entry/exit (MEEP) programs. Students may enter the vocational nursing (VN) or associate in applied science degree (AAS) registered nursing program. The AAS nursing program requires completion of all 4 semesters (see AAS Nursing suggested occupational plan). The AAS students may also choose to take 2 VN courses and be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN at the end of the third semester prior to completion of the AAS nursing program.
The VN program allows students to progress through the first 3 semesters of the AAS program courses without the requirement of completing all general education courses (see Certificate: Vocational Nurse suggested occupational plan). These students will be eligible to return after completing the general education courses and complete the fourth semester of the AAS nursing program.
The LVN articulating from other programs may take the LVN to RN Bridge course (see LVN to RN occupational plan). These students may substitute RNSG 1327/1163 for RNSG 1413/1160, 1201, 1441/1161, 1412/2160.
The paramedic articulating into the Nursing AAS Degree Program (see Paramedic-RN Bridge Track occupational plan) may substitute RNSG 1209, 1417 and 2163 for RNSG 1413, 1160, 1441, 1161, 1343 and 1162. The student must also meet the 1998 EMT Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
Upon successful completion of either the LVN to RN Bridge, the Paramedic to RN Bridge or the generic AAS program, graduates receive the Associate in Applied Science degree and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a Registered Nurse. Graduates are eligible to continue their education at an upper-level institution.
Upon successful completion of the first three semesters of the RN program plus 2 VN courses (see Certificate Vocational Nurse suggested occupational plan) the student will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN). Graduates are eligible to continue their education and complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree.
The program is approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (www.bon.state.tx.us) and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, 61 Broadway 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006, (212) 363-5555 (www.nln.org).
The registered nursing curriculum is delivered on-campus as well as on-line (eLine, Electronic Learning in Nursing Education). All applicants must meet general admission requirements of the College and the health sciences programs and submit a completed Application for Admission to the nursing office. eLine applicants must have all general education courses (see occupational plan) complete prior to enrollment into the program. Each applicant will receive written notification of acceptance into Nursing Education within 9 weeks of the deadline.
Deadlines for all applicants are April 1 (for fall admission) and October 1 (for spring admission).
Nursing is a highly specialized career field that requires top performance from its professionals. The role of the RN is to work as a recognized member of the health care team in a variety of settings. The role of the VN is to work as recognized members of a health care team under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Del Mar College strives to provide the best nursing education in the state, and in doing so, seeks the most qualified applicants for its program. Admission requirements are set to provide the greatest possibility of success for students chosen for this program. Applicants are advised that this program uses a competitive admission process based on HESI A2 scores, program grade point averages (PGPA) (minimum 2.5 PGPA), and the number of program courses already completed.
Each student accepted into the nursing program is required, upon written notice of acceptance, to make a $50 deposit which will be applied to tuition and fees at the time of registration. The deposit will be refunded only upon written request by the applicant, but refunds will not be made if request is received later than two weeks prior to the beginning date of the registration period of the applicant's first semester.
All prerequisites must be completed prior to the first semester of nursing. HPRS 1106 (Medical Terminology) and HPRS 1204 (Basic Health Profession Skills) must have been taken within two years of beginning the program. Any or all of the remaining general education courses in the curriculum may be taken prior to admission to the nursing program. All subjects listed in the curriculum are required for graduation. When courses are not taken prior to their listed place in the curriculum, they must be completed in sequence.
Clinical laboratory practice is evaluated as pass (satisfactory) or fail (unsatisfactory). Clinical courses are taken concurrently with nursing theory courses and must be repeated if accompanying theory courses are not successful.
Opportunities for advanced placement either by tests or by evaluation of credentials are offered to persons experienced in nursing. For more information, students should visit the department Web site at: www.delmar.edu/rn.
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