SJVC's Registered Nursing program prepares students to work in the medical field as a registered nurse. Students will learn to administer medication and treatment to patients, perform laboratory work, and to give diagnoses. Graduates will be awarded an Associate of Science Degree, and will be eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).
- Med-Surg nursing
- Geriatric & pediatric care
- Obstetric & neonatal nursing
- Mental health care
- Treating patients with Alzheimer's disease
- Home health care
- Hospice care
- Out-patient surgery
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and have completed the necessary prerequisite courses with a GPA of 2.0 or higher at a regionally accredited college or university: *
- English 1A – CAN 2
- Algebra -
- Sociology – CAN 2
- Psychology – CAN 2
- Speech – CAN 4
- Anatomy with lab – CAN 10
- Chemistry with lab – CAN 6
- Microbiology with lab – CAN 14
- Physiology with lab – CAN 12
- Philosophy 1C Ethics
*Where applicable, it is recommended to use the California Articulation Numbers (CAN) as listed in California Community College catalogs. For more information on general education courses from other institutions, visit www.collegeboard.com
Applicants must also have current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
To be considered for the program, applicants must also meet the
technical standards. Technical standards provide a reference against which candidates for enrollment to the program are evaluated by the Admissions Committee in the selection of students for the RN program.
The application process for the RN Program is highly selective. The most qualified applicants meeting the prerequisites and minimum requirements will be selected using points earned from:
- ATI TEAS assessments, to be administered during the application process
- Postsecondary education (Attainment, GPA)
- Healthcare work experience
- Application panel interview
Applicants with the highest number of points will be selected for available seats with three alternates for each student cohort.
To begin the application process,
click here to view the application and necessary admissions forms.
Official transcripts from all regionally accredited institutions attended must be included in the application packet. The applicant must request transcripts of all completed prerequisite courses be sent to SJVC by the application deadline.
Click here for information on Foreign Institutions & Transfer of Credit
Applicants who have completed coursework outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by the International Education Research Foundation, Inc. (IERF) or equivalent organization. An official copy of the Academic Detailed Report from IERF or an equivalent organization must be included with the application. All applicants must include course descriptions of prerequisite coursework in the application packet.
SJVC accepts credits for the following courses or their equivalents from accredited Colleges and Universities upon evaluation of their transcripts:
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Semester Units |
| ENG 1 |
Writing / Composition |
3.0 |
| MTH 55 |
Elementary Algebra |
3.0 |
| CHEM 3 |
General Chemistry |
4.0 |
| SPC 1A |
Intro to Public Speaking |
3.0 |
| BIOL 10 |
Human Anatomy |
4.0 |
| PHIL 1C |
Ethics |
3.0 |
| SOC 1 |
Intro to Sociology |
3.0 |
| BIOL 14 |
Microbiology |
4.0 |
| BIOL 45 |
Human Physiology |
5.0 |
| PSY 1 |
General Psychology |
3.0 |
A one page written personal statement explaining why the applicant wants to become a registered nurse (to be done during the interview orientation meeting) must be submitted with the application packet, along with two letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable of and able to evaluate the applicant's health care experience.
Qualified candidates will be considered for invitation to interview with the selection committee.
For additional information please contact the RN Admissions Advisor at (559) 651-2500 ext 109 or email admissions.rn@sjvc.edu .
The curriculum is offered in four 20-week terms. Classes are scheduled Tuesday and Thursday for lectures and lab courses, and Saturday, Sunday, or Monday for clinicals (12 hours per week*). SJVC provides 2 instructors for every 12 students in a clinical rotation.
*Limited number of weekday clinicals may be required
Click here for a course listing.
| Cohort Start |
App Deadline |
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| April 5, 2011 |
January 15, 2011 |
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Graduates earn an Associate of Science degree in Nursing and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN), a requirement for practice as a registered nurse.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to work as a skilled member of the health care team. Career opportunities include working in hospitals, private practices, clinics, or home care agencies.
San Joaquin Valley College's RN program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
San Joaquin Valley College is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
| 2007/2008 |
2008/2009 |
2009/2010 |
| 85% |
91.67% |
88.5% |
*These are first time pass rates for the RN licensure, which is what our accrediting body (BRN) counts for public reporting. All of the students that failed the first time have now passed the test and we have 100% pass rate for all graduates from the program.
Estimated cost for tuition, fees, equipment and books for the full Registered Nursing program is $58,100. The tuition is $29,050 per academic year, for a total of $58,100. A registration fee of $100 is due prior to starting the program.*
*This fee is non-refundable. Tuition & fees at San Joaquin Valley College are subject to change. Please contact the campus near you for the most current information.
1.Expenses do not include major medical insurance, which students must obtain and for which they must show proof of coverage.
2.Expenses do not include any housing, transportation, meal privileges or parking for clinical rotations.
3.Costs are estimates based on current available information and are subject to change.
4 Financial Aid is administered through the Financial Aid Offices of San Joaquin Valley College, Visalia Campus, 8400 W. Mineral King Ave., Visalia, CA.
5.Please refer to the SJVC Catalog for withdrawal and refund policies.
