The School of Nursing offers bachelor and master degree programs and has four facilities on campus. Students can get training on medical software and diagnostic equipment in the Media Lab, work on manikins in a hospital setting in the Nursing Fundamentals Skills Lab, become familiar with examination rooms in the Physical Assessment Lab and work in a seven-bed simulated hospital setting at the Sharp Healthcare Human Patient Simulation Center. The faculty includes 60 nursing professionals and several adjunct instructors. The school offers financial aid through scholarships. Applications for both programs are accepted starting Oct. 1. The deadline is Nov. 30 for the bachelor's and RN programs and Feb. 1 for the master's program.
This school has several nursing programs, including a Master's Entry Program, Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Nursing Practice. The Master's Entry Program in Nursing is designed for people seeking a new career in nursing. Applicants must already have a bachelor's degree and attend the full-time program for five consecutive semesters. The Master of Science in Nursing Program focuses on research, practice and theory of nursing, with areas of focus including family nurse practitioner, clinical nursing and adult clinical nurse specialist. This is a three-year program that requires students to attend full-time. A master's degree is required for the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. Both focus on philosophical, ethical and scientific aspects of nursing and require three years of full-time study.
San Diego City College offers three nursing programs, including two associate degree programs for those wanting to be a NP or a program for Licensed Vocational Nurses, or LVNs, which is a 30 unit program required if you want to become an RN in California. All three programs teach students about the health care industry through theory classes and lab experience in hospitals and health care offices throughout San Diego County. All are considered to be entry level programs for students who want to become either a NP or RN in a hospital, home health agency, doctor's office, care facility or outpatient clinic. To apply, prospective students must first pass Biology 230, Biology 235 and Biology 205 with a "C" or better at San Diego City College.