Overview

College of San Mateo's Nursing Program provides students with opportunities for learning at the College, local hospitals, and community health agencies. The program is fully accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Upon graduation, the candidate receives an Associate in Science degree in Nursing and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX) examination. The graduate is also eligible to transfer to programs offering a bachelor's degree in nursing.

 

COVID-19 UPDATE (July 21, 2020)

The College of San Mateo Nursing program is aware of the changes the Covid-19 pandemic has created in education, specifically concerning the prerequisite requirements for the nursing program.  CSM Nursing program has made some temporary changes in policy to adapt to these conditions related to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Pass/No-Pass Grading: The nursing program will temporarily accept PASS grades and apply a point value of 2.75 to the PASS grade. This accommodation to the policy will be applied ONLY to the Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 sessions.  It is STRONGLY encouraged that, if given a choice, to select a letter grade option over the Pass/No-Pass option.

Online Science Courses:  The nursing program will temporarily accept online science prerequisite courses (Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology) with a lab component.  This accommodation to the policy will be applied ONLY to the Spring 2020, Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 sessions.  Although courses offered outside of the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) will be accepted, it is STRONGLY encouraged that, if given a choice, to take these courses within the SMCCCD over other courses offered outside of the district. 

Beginning Fall 2021 admission, a HESI score will ONLY be accepted and the CSM Nursing Department will no longer accept a TEAS score.

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
2-year program leading to an associate's degree in Nursing

• BRN - Prior Convictions and Disciplinary Actions 
• Apply to the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
• Nursing Program Prerequisite Policy
• Policy Regarding Prerequisite Review
• Merit-Based Criteria: State Chancellor's Office 

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)-to-RN Program
1-year program for current certified LVNs

• Overview of Nursing Program Courses
• Criteria for Admission of Licensed Vocational Nurses

Other helpful information sheets

• HESI Exam Information Exam is available from July 15, 2020 to Jan 15, 2021
• Information Sheet 2020
• Merit-Based Criteria Handout 2020
• Nursing Articulation Grid 2020
• Counseling Worksheet
• NCLEX Pass Rate 
• Prerequisite Course Evaluation Procedures and Form
• ADN Admission Supporting Documentation Form

Applications open Jan. 2 and close Feb. 1 at 11:59 pm EST every year.