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Counseling Services

The goal of the counseling staff in the SMC Nursing Program is to ensure that Nursing Students have information and access to services provided by the college and the community that they need to succeed in the program.

One of the most important things you can do to ensure your success in the nursing program is to maintain regular contact with a Nursing Counselor.

If you are a currently enrolled in the SMC Nursing Program, you must have at least one face to face appointment with a counselor per semester. 

Services Include

  • Academic advising
  • Transcript evaluation
  • Education planning
  • Referrals to program and campus resources
  • Review of graduation requirements

Make an appointment to speak with a Nursing Counselor by calling 310-434-3453

Nursing Counselors:

  • Audra Penchansky
    8:00a - 4:00p (M)
  • Valencia Rayford
    8:30a - 1:00p (M)
    8:30a - 4:30p (F)
  • Lisa Battalgia
    8:00a - 6:00p (T)
    7:30a - 3:30p (W)
  • Kym McBride (Readiness Counselor)
    8:00a - 5:00p (T)
    8:00a - 5:00p (W)
  • Stephanie Yee (Readiness Counselor)
    8:30a - 4:30p (F)

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Partial Funding for this project provided by the State of California's Governor's Nurse Education Initiative WIA 15% Discretionary Grant.



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