Shasta College

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

The educational objective of the Associate in Science Degree Nursing program is to prepare the student who, upon graduation and successful completion of the state licensure exam (NCLEX-RN), will be able to function as a Registered Nurse (RN) within the scope of nursing as defined by the State of California Nursing Practice Act.

Space in the program is limited to 30 students each fall and spring semester. In order to be eligible for enrollment, students must file an application packet with the Admissions & Records Office during designated application-filing periods each semester. All qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list and enrolled on a space available basis in the order of their accepted application date.

Students must meet all the following requirements to make application to the wait list:

-High school diploma or its equivalent
-Completion of prerequisite courses with specified grade requirements. No in progress courses will be accepted.

LPN Program Details

Opportunities for vocational nurses are paramount in long-term care facilities, home health agencies, physician offices/clinics, and acute care agencies.

The three-semester curriculum provides education in nursing care and technical and manual skills in working with patients of all age groups. The vocational nurse works under the direction of the registered nurse or physician.

Upon successful completion of the three-semester program, the student receives a certificate of completion from Shasta College and is qualified to take the NCLEX-PN examination to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Space in the program is limited to 34 students with a new class admitted every third semester. In order to be eligible for enrollment, students must file an enrollment packet with the Admissions Office during designated enrollment periods each semester. All qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list and enrolled on a space available basis in the order of their accepted application date.

Students must meet all the following requirements to make application to the wait list:

-Students must have a high school diploma or its equivalent
-Students must have a current Nurse Aide certificate (CNA). Those students who have a CNA from another state should apply for a California CNA.
-Completion of prerequisite courses with specified grade requirements. No in progress courses will be accepted.