Overview
The College of San Mateo's (CSM) Nursing Program provides students with opportunities for learning in the classroom, high-tech skills lab, local hospitals, and community health agencies and has consistently received approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Upon graduation, the candidate is eligible for an Associate degree in Nursing and is qualified to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX) for RNs. The majority of students are concurrently enrolled in the SFSU BSN program and graduate with both degrees within the same year.
Applicants are encouraged to review the Merit scoring sheet for point allocation – Note: Higher GPAs and HESI scores = Higher Merit points. The CSM Nursing Program is a GOLD STAR program indicating higher earnings and living wages after graduation. Our success and retention rates are above 95% and the program NCLEX pass rate is 94% (2020/21).
Come teach with us! We are always looking for new instructors to join TNT (The Nursing Team) – fostering the growth through excellent instruction of our future nurses. APPLY HERE
COVID-19 UPDATE (Summer 2022) **The Fall 2023 Mandatory Information Workshop Video will post in Summer 2022. All forms are currently being updated to reflect Fall 2023 applications. Please check back frequently for updates.
The CSM Nursing program is aware of the changes the COVID-19 pandemic has created in education, specifically concerning the prerequisite requirements for the program, and has made some temporary changes in policy to adapt to these conditions.
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 through Summer 2022 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 (Health Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology) with a lab component. This accommodation to the policy will be applied ONLY to the Spring 2020 through Summer 2022 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.
HESI Scores
Beginning with Fall 2021 admission, a HESI cumulative score of 70% or better will be accepted. The test may be repeated one time within 5 years. The better of the two scores will be applied. Contact Us
CSM Nursing
Health & Wellness Building 5, Room 3611700 W. Hillsdale Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 574-6218
csmnursing@smccd.edu
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Monday-Thursday | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Friday | CLOSED |
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
2-year program leading to an associate's degree in nursing- BRN Applicant Enforcement Webinar
- Apply to the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Nursing Program Prerequisite Policy
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)-to-RN Program
1-year program for current certified LVNsOther helpful information sheets
- HESI Exam Information Exam is available from July 1, 2022 to Jan 31, 2023
- Information Sheet 2022
- Merit-Based Criteria Handout 2022
- Nursing Articulation Grid
- Nursing Degree Worksheet
- NCLEX Pass Rate
- Prerequisite Course Evaluation Procedures and Form
- ADN Admission Supporting Documentation Form
- Military Advanced Placement Policy