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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

Entry level registered nursing positions.
Required Courses (30 credits)
Units: 30.0

Licensed Vocational Nurses may enter into the third semester of the RN program and complete the third and fourth semesters. This pathway leads to RN licensure but may include limitations for practice and advanced education. Admission is on a space-available basis, and prior consultation with the Director of Nursing is required.

NRAD 102H
BRIDGE PATHWAY TO RN READINESS
1.0
NRAD 103H
THIRD SEMESTER NURSING READINESS
0.5
NRAD 120C
SUPPLEMENTARY NURSING SKILLS PRACTICE THIRD SEMESTER
0.5
NRAD 120D
SUPPLEMENTARY NURSING SKILLS PRACTICE FOURTH SEMESTER
0.5
NRAD 203A
NURSE CARING CONCEPTS III
2.0
NRAD 203C
NURSE CARING PRACTICUM III
3.0
NRAD 203E
NURSE CARING THEORY III
2.0
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
BIO 204
MICROBIOLOGY
5.0
BIO 212
HUMAN BIOLOGY
3.0
BIO 212L
HUMAN BIOLOGY LABORATORY
1.0
NRAD 004E
NCLEX PREPARATION
0.5
Total: 30.0

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”)