Clinical practice begins early in the first semester.
Upon graduation, the candidate receives an Associate in Science degree and is eligible to take the California Registered Nursing examination. The graduate is also eligible to transfer to a four-year nursing program. Career opportunities are available in hospitals, physician's offices, clinics, labs, nursing and personal care facilities, public health and other government agencies, educational services, health and allied services, outpatient care facilities, and the claims departments of health insurance companies. Many nurses specialize in areas such as cardiac care, geriatrics, intensive care, obstetrics, pediatrics, and surgery. Have completed one year of high school chemistry with a lab or Chemistry 192 or 410 or equivalent with a grade of C or higher.