The Nursing Department offers a sequence of courses leading to an Associate of Science degree with a major in nursing. Students learn to function in a variety of health care settings and assist patients, through the nursing process, attain or maintain their optimum level of wellness. Graduates are eligible to take the national licensing exam and become licensed as a Registered Nurse in California.

Learning activities are conducted on the San Bernardino Valley College campus and in local hospitals and community agencies. After completion of prerequisites students must apply and be admitted. Prerequisite courses and the admission process is explained below as well as in a booklet available in the Physical Science building and the Counseling Center (SBVC Associate Degree Nursing Program). The program is accredited by both the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Licensed Vocational Nurses may also take courses leading to Registered Nursing licensure. See LVN to RN Degree Program, Click here.

A background check is required before enrollment in the nursing program. Admission may be denied based on any conviction or legal action related to nursing practice. The California Board of Registered Nursing requires applicants for licensure to have a background check and may deny licensure if there are convictions substantially related to nursing practice. For further information; www.rn.ca.gov.

Click here for RN Program information

The Liaison Counselor for this department is:

Juan Zepeda, M.A.
Office: ADSS 103
Phone: 909-384-4404

• Nursing courses offered during the Fall 2008 semester
• Nursing courses are not offered during the Summer 2008 semester