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.

** 2020 APPLICATION UPDATES **

All Biology courses (Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology) must be completed with a grade of C or higher within the past FIVE years. All Biology courses have to be completed after January 1, 2015 for Fall 2020 admissions. Any courses completed prior to January 2015 will not be considered.

There is no recency on the following required prerequisite courses: Statistics, Chemistry, English, Psychology, Communication, and Sociology/Anthropology courses.

Prerequisite Change: Statistics is now required to apply. Intermediate Algebra will no longer be accepted beginning Fall 2020 admissions.

All applicants are now required to apply with a TEAS score (62% or higher required) or a HESI score (70% or higher required). The nursing department will accept either a TEAS score or HESI score for Fall 2020 applications.

Beginning Fall 2021 Admissions, 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
• ADN Admission Supporting Documentation Form
• Nursing Program Prerequisite Policy
• Policy Regarding Prerequisite Review
• TEAS Guidelines from Chancellor's Office (Updated April 2016) 

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
• LVN-RN Application 2019

Other helpful information sheets

• Information Sheet 2019
• Merit-Based Criteria Handout 2019
• Nursing Articulation Grid 2019
• Counseling Worksheet
• NCLEX Pass Rate 2013-2018
• Prerequisite Course Evaluation Procedures and Form

Applications open Jan. 2 and close Feb. 1 at 4 pm PST every year.