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The Cuesta College Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). The program prepares students for entry-level registered nursing positions in healthcare. Graduates of this two-year program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Upon successful completion, graduates become licensed as Registered Nurses (RNs) in the State of California.

Career Opportunities

Required Courses (42 credits) All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Units: 42.0

Comprehensive information about admission requirements, prerequisites, and preparation for the ADN program is available on the Cuesta College Nursing website. Students are strongly encouraged to attend an RN Information Session (dates posted on the website) and to meet with an Academic Counselor for detailed program planning. Additional associate degree general education requirements are listed in the Cuesta College Catalog.

NRAD 201A
NURSE CARING CONCEPTS
2.0
NRAD 201C
NURSE CARING PRACTICUM I
3.0
NRAD 201D
DECISION MAKING DATA I
2.0
NRAD 201E
NURSE CARING THEORY I
2.0
NRAD 202A
NURSE CARING FAMILY CONCEPTS
3.0
NRAD 202C
NURSE CARING PRACTICUM II
5.0
NRAD 202D
DECISION MAKING DATA II
2.0
NRAD 202E
NURSE CARING THEORY II
2.0
NRAD 203A
NURSE CARING CONCEPTS III
2.0
NRAD 203C
NURSE CARING PRACTICUM III
3.0
NRAD 203D
NURSE CARING FOR MEDICAL-SURGICAL PATIENTS
2.0
NRAD 203E
NURSE CARING THEORY III
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
NRAD 004E
NCLEX PREPARATION
0.5
NRAD 103H
THIRD SEMESTER NURSING READINESS
0.5
Total: 42.0

Program Outcomes

Outcome
Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication.
Assessment
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")
Outcome
Apply critical thinking in the nursing process and caring framework when providing patient care.
Assessment
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
Outcome
Integrate knowledge from biological, social, and nursing sciences into clinical practice to meet the complex needs of diverse patient populations.
Assessment
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”)
Outcome
Practice safely and ethically within the scope of practice, collaborating effectively with the healthcare team.
Assessment
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”)
Outcome
Demonstrate foundational leadership skills in nursing practice.
Assessment
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”)
Outcome
Apply age-appropriate concepts in the delivery of nursing care.
Assessment
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”)
Outcome
Provide culturally sensitive nursing care in diverse clinical settings.
Assessment
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”)