Program Summary

NURSING, REGISTERED - Associate in Science

The Cuesta College Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The purpose of the nursing program is to prepare students for entry level registered nursing positions in a variety of health care settings in California. Graduates of this two-year program are eligible to take the National Council for Licensure Examination (NCLEX), and upon successful completion, become licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California.

Career Opportunities
Required Courses (41 credits) All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Units: 41.0

The Cuesta College Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The purpose of the nursing program is to prepare students for entry level registered nursing positions in a variety of health care settings in California. Graduates of this two-year program are eligible to take the National Council for Licensure Examination (NCLEX), and upon successful completion, become licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of California. Comprehensive information about required preparation and prerequisites for the RN program is available on the Cuesta College Nursing website, at https://www.cuesta.edu/academics/divisions/nah/nursingdept/index.html Students are also strongly encouraged to attend a Pre-Nursing information Workshop (dates posted on website) and to visit an Academic Counselor for detailed program information. The courses listed below are open only to students who have been admitted to Cuesta's A.S., Registered Nursing program through the application process.

NRAD 201A
NURSE CARING CONCEPTS
2.0
NRAD 201B
NURSE CARING PRACTICUM I
5.0
NRAD 201D
DECISION MAKING DATA I
2.0
NRAD 202A
NURSE CARING FAMILY CONCEPTS
3.0
NRAD 202B
NURSE CARING PRACTICUM II
7.0
NRAD 202D
DECISION MAKING DATA II
2.0
NRAD 203A
NURSE CARING CONCEPTS III
2.0
NRAD 203B
NURSE CARING PRACTICUM III
5.0
NRAD 203D
NURSE CARING FOR MEDICAL-SURGICAL PATIENTS
2.0
NRAD 204A
NURSE CARING CONCEPTS FOR CLIENTS PSYCHIATRICALLY AT RISK
2.0
NRAD 204B
NURSE CARING FOR PEOPLE AT RISK PRACTICUM
5.0
NRAD 204D
NURSE CARING FOR PEOPLE AT RISK CONCEPTS
2.0
NRAD 120A
SUPPLEMENTARY NURSING SKILLS PRACTICE FIRST SEMESTER
0.5
NRAD 120B
SUPPLEMENTARY NURSING SKILLS PRACTICE SECOND SEMESTER
0.5
NRAD 120C
SUPPLEMENTARY NURSING SKILLS PRACTICE THIRD SEMESTER
0.5
NRAD 120D
SUPPLEMENTARY NURSING SKILLS PRACTICE FOURTH SEMESTER
0.5
Total: 41.0
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication.
a. Program Student Survey - (Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) b. Alumni survey (1yr out) - (Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) c. Employer Survey (1 yr out)- (Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) d. Preceptor Evaluation of students -Communication—(Benchmark 75% at the "satisfactory" or "above")
Implement critical thinking effectively when applying the nursing process and caring framework in providing patient care.
a. NCSBN NCLEX PROGRAM REPORT--looking at any area which is lower than or equal to 50th percentile b. Program Student Survey —(Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) c. Alumni survey (1yr out)-(Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) d. Employer Survey (1 yr out)-(Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) e. Faculty Evaluation-Culminating project-4th semester —SIMULATION (Benchmark—MAJORITY of faculty will agree) f. Advisory Committee minutes
Integrate knowledge gained from biological, social, and nursing sciences with clinical practice in meeting the complex needs of diverse groups of patients in multiple settings.
a. NCSBN NCLEX PROGRAM REPORT--looking at any area which is lower than or equal to 50th percentile b. NCLEX results (Benchmark 90%) c. Program Student Survey (Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) d. Alumni Survey (1 yr out) - (Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”)
Practice safely and ethically within scope of practice while providing patient care and working with the health care team.
a. Program Student Survey (Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) b. Alumni survey (1yr out)—(Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) c. Employer Survey (1 yr out)—(Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”)
Demonstrate basic leadership in nursing practice.
a. Program Student Survey (Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) b. Alumni survey (1yr out)—(Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) c. Employer Survey (1 yr out)—(Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”)
Apply age appropriate concepts in nursing practice.
a. NCSBN NCLEX PROGRAM REPORT --looking at any area which is lower than or equal to 50th percentile b. Program Student Survey)- (Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) c. Alumni survey (1yr out)—(Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) d. Employer Survey (1 yr out)—(Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”)
Apply cultural sensitivity in nursing practice.
a. Program Student Survey -(Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) b. Alumni survey (1yr out)—(Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”) c. Employer Survey (1 yr out)—(Benchmark 75% at the “very often” or “always”)