Registered Nursing Program

College of the Canyons is a well-respected two-year registered nursing program that is approved by the State Board of Registered Nurses and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. It is designed to prepare the student for the responsibilities and knowledge required for the entry-level registered nurse. The successful nursing program graduate will qualify to receive a certificate of completion, an Associate Degree in Nursing, and take the national licensure examination to become a registered nurse.

 

NEW APPLICATION DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES

 

Applications are accepted twice a year for spring and fall semesters.  The next application cycle is 

August 1 - August 31, 2012 for spring 2013.

(NOTE:  Applications for LVN to RN are only accepted in August)

Not quite ready to apply? 

 If you're still working on completing the nursing prerequisites and just want more information:

• Refer to the RN Brochure or LVN to RN Brochure

• Attend an information session

• Review the application procedures

 

Are you ready to apply in August 2012? 

If you have finished all nursing prerequisites with available transcripts by the deadline, click here to start the application process.

 

Important Dates/Deadlines:

On or before August 1, 2012: 

• All required documents, including official transcripts due in Admission & Records (NOTE:  If possible, hand delivery will ensure timely receipt of your documents - see to Application Checklist).

• Online Request for Nursing Prerequisite Evaluation (NOTE:  This online form is unique to nursing and no other form can be substituted; can be submitted once all documents are received by A & R).

August 1 - August 31, 2012:

• Application Period

• Nursing Program Application can be dropped off at the Division Office (ALLB-307) during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  After normal business hours, you may drop your application off at the switchboard in the Administration Building.

PLEASE NOTE:  All applicants can expect to receive the first email notification of application status by mid-September.

TBD - HOLD THE DATE

• TEAS V - Only eligible applicants will be invited to take the TEAS V in September.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Santa Clarita Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic groups, identity, religion, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, mental disability or physical disability including persons with AIDS/ARC/HIV in any of its policies, procedure, or practices. This nondiscrimination statement covers admission and access to, and treatment and employment in, the District's programs, services and activities.