Untitled Document Major in Nursing with the B.S. degree in Applied Arts and Sciences. The Major The nursing profession is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is a profession which believes in the prevention of illness, caring for those who are acutely ill, and helping people with long-term rehabilitative problems to live in the healthiest way possible.
Nursing is both a science and an art.
It has its foundation in biophysical and behavioral humanistic sciences, as well as in specific nursing practice skills and techniques. Nurses are in demand throughout the country and are needed in such settings as acute care hospitals, community health agencies, homes, jails, outreach programs, public schools, health maintenance organizations, and clinics which serve underprivileged, minority, and rural populations. A minor is not required with this major. Nursing majors are eligible to take the State Board Registered Nurse license examination after completing seven semesters of the prescribed curriculum. Graduates are eligible to apply for the California Certificate of Public Health Nursing.