Nursing
Registered Nursing Program
The two-year registered nursing program at College of the Canyons is designed to prepare the student with the knowledge required to assume the responsibilities of an entry level registered nurse.
BSN Pathways: How do I earn my BSN?
The COC nursing program has coordinated with several universities that allow concurrent enrollment so that you could be working towards a BSN degree at the same time you are in the COC nursing program.
Nursing Career Tree
- Work as a key member of the professional healthcare team to provide quality patient care in a variety of fast-paced medical facilities.
- Experience interactive simulated labs and actual clinical rotations in a variety of healthcare...
COC Nursing Student Perspectives
Approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing, the College of the Canyons Registered Nurse program prepares students to assume the responsibilities of an entry-level registered nurse.
Upon graduation students are eligible to take the national licensure examination known as NCLEX to become a registered nurse. Many COC nursing students take advantage of numerous collaborative options to begin the Bachelors of Science in Nursing while working toward their associate degree.
Take a look at why you should consider this program at COC.
Nursing Program Information Sessions
Want to apply to the RN Program? Plan to Attend an Information Session!
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Career Opportunities | Volunteer Opportunites
- Accreditation Information The College of College of the Canyons, Associate Degree Nursing program is accredited
by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation
(NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037
Evidence of Public Posting of Accreditation Interest for NLN-CNEA. - Program Outcomes
Diversity Statement
The College of the Canyons Nursing Department is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The diversity that students bring to COC Nursing is viewed as a powerful resource, bringing strength and insight, as our students prepare to be providers of professional nursing care to the diverse communities of patients and their loved ones that we are privileged to serve. We are committed to presenting materials and activities that are mindful of all forms of diversity including but not limited to: age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identification, nationality, race, religious beliefs, sexuality, and socioeconomic status.
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.