Health Sciences Department

Nursing Program

 

Yoona Kim

Yoona Kim

Yoona Kim, who is studying Pre-Nursing/General Science, has recently returned to SMC for on-ground courses.

About the Nursing Program

This program empowers and prepares caring nurses who recognize the inherent worth of each individual and group to promote health, healing and hope. The program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing.  Upon completion of the program, graduates receive an Associate in Science degree and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a Registered Nurse.  Students who complete this program are also prepared for transfer to most BSN programs. Please see assist.org for details.  

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Program Paths

Nursing (Registered Nurse)

Associate in Science Degree

This program prepares students to meet the standards of the California Board of Registered Nursing. The program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Education in Nursing, Inc. Upon completion of the program, graduates receive an Associate in Science Degree and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a Registered Nurse. Students are encouraged to transfer to BSN programs. In order to pursue this LVN to ADN Career Ladder Program, a student must have a valid CA LVN license, and one year experience in direct patient care within the past two years.

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Transfers Preparation

Many colleges and universities offer baccalaureate degrees in this field. Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university need to know which courses completed at Santa Monica College will be accepted at the specific college/university.

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Potential Career Options

Medical and Health Services Managers
Salary: $106,446
Typical Education Bachelor Degree
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Associates Degree
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Registered Nurses
Salary: $95,573
Typical Education Bachelor Degree
What We Offer
Associates Degree
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Critical Care Nurses
Salary: $95,573
Typical Education Associate Degree
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Career Exploration

Pathways to the BSN

Below are different pathways to obtaining a BSN (Bachelors of Nursing) degree. After reviewing this information, we recommend you meet with a counselor to review and create an educational plan. You can become an RN (Registered Nurse) with an ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) or a BSN.

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Resources

Student Resources

We know college isn't always easy. We are here to help as you navigate through your SMC journey. This resource connects to information about Financial Aid, Tutoring Services, the Center for Wellness and Wellbeing and much more!

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Career Opportunities

Our Health Science programs are designed to have students' career ready. Consider scheduling an appointment with a career advisor with knowledge of the profession you plan to pursue to discuss internship and jobs as well as steps you can take to become job ready.

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Bundy Campus

Satellite Campuses

SMC's Bundy Campus features a modern, four-story building (which on upper floors has sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean), plenty of free parking, and beautiful landscaping. Bundy houses the nursing program, teacher-training program, continuing and community education classes, and a host of general-education courses.

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