Nursing Degree
Associate in Science Degree
To receive an Associate in Science degree from El Camino College Compton Educational
Center, a student must complete at least 60 units in degree applicable college courses
which must include general education requirements and course work in an approved transfer
major or associate degree program. Course work toward the degree must be completed
with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or higher. A minimum of 12 of
the required 60 degree applicable units must be successfully completed at El Camino
College Compton Educational Center. A notation of "Graduation with Honors" is earned
with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. Students must file an intent to graduate in
the evaluations area located in the Admissions Office by the deadline date published
in the schedule of classes.
Major Requirements:
| Nursing 145 |
Introduction to Nursing |
(2 units)
|
| Nursing 150 |
Beginning Nursing Process and Fundamental Skills |
(7.5 units)
|
| Nursing 151 |
Human Development and Health |
(2 units)
|
| Nursing 152 |
Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology |
(1 unit )
|
| Nursing 153 |
Intermediate Nursing Process I |
(4.5 units)
|
| Nursing 154 |
Intermediate Nursing Process and Mental Health |
(4 units)
|
| Nursing 155 |
Health Assessment |
(1 unit )
|
| Nursing 156 |
Advanced Nursing Pharmacology |
(1 unit )
|
| Nursing 250 |
Intermediate Nursing Process and the Family |
(5.5 units)
|
| Nursing 251 |
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Nursing |
(1 unit )
|
| Nursing 253 |
Intermediate Nursing Process II |
(4.5 units)
|
| Nursing 254 |
Advanced Nursing Process I |
( 7 units)
|
| Nursing 255 |
Advanced Nursing Process II - Clinical Preceptorship |
(2.5 units)
|
All general education courses and Nursing courses must be completed with a minimum
grade of C.
(Credit may be granted to transfer students for coursework completed at an accredited
nursing program.)
Total Units 43.5
Advanced Standing
Prospective students who have had prior education in nursing or other health-related
areas may request consideration for entry into the nursing program with advanced placement.
Applicants would include licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses, Licensed Psychiatric
Technicians, and transfer students from accredited nursing programs. Specific information
regarding the advanced placement procedure is available through the Counseling Center
or the Nursing Department Office. Advanced standing applicants are admitted to the
program on a space available basis.
Upon request, transfer students' transcripts will be individually evaluated for granting
credit.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Career Ladder - Two Options
Option 1:
Licensed Vocational Nurses are eligible to participate in the 30-Unit Option Non-Degree
Track. Persons who desire to pursue the 30-Unit Non-Degree Track must complete a total
of 30 units in Science and Nursing courses.
The following courses are required in the 30-Unit Non-Degree Track:
| Microbiology 33 or equivalent |
General Microbiology |
(5 units)
|
| Nursing 149 |
Preparation for Advanced Placement in Nursing |
(2 units)
|
| Nursing 154 |
Intermediate Nursing Process and Mental Health |
(4 units)
|
| Nursing 251 |
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Nursing |
(1 unit )
|
| Nursing 253 |
Intermediate Nursing Process II |
(4.5 units)
|
| Nursing 254 |
Advanced Nursing Process I |
(7 units)
|
| Nursing 255 |
Advanced Nursing Process II - Clinical Preceptorship |
(2.5 units)
|
| Physiology 31 or equivalent |
Human Physiology |
(4 units)
|
All courses must be completed with a grade C or better.
Individuals completing the 30-Unit Option Track are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN
licensing exam but are not considered graduates of El Camino College Compton Educational
Center's Associate Degree Nursing Program.
Option 2:
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is designed to recognize previous educational
preparation and an Advanced Placement Degree Option is available for Licensed Vocational
Nurses. This enables LVNs to enter the Associate Degree Nursing Program at an advanced
level and earn an Associate in Science Degree in a shorter period of time. The Advanced
Placement Option requires that a student take the following courses:
All required general education courses for an A.S. Degree in Nursing
| Nursing 149 |
Preparation for Advanced Placement in Nursing |
(2 units)
|
| Nursing 150 |
Beginning Nursing Process and Fundamental Skills |
(7.5 units)
|
| Nursing 151 |
Human Development and Health |
(2 units)
|
| Nursing 152 |
Introduction to Nursing Pharmacology |
(1 unit )
|
| Nursing 153 |
Intermediate Nursing Process I |
(4.5 units)
|
| Nursing 154 |
Intermediate Nursing Process and Mental Health |
(4 units)
|
| Nursing 155 |
Health Assessment |
(1 unit )
|
| Nursing 156 |
Advanced Nursing Pharmacology |
(1 unit )
|
| Nursing 250 |
Intermediate Nursing Process and the Family |
(5.5 units)
|
| Nursing 251 |
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Nursing |
(1 unit )
|
| Nursing 253 |
Intermediate Nursing Process II |
(4.5 units)
|
| Nursing 254 |
Advanced Nursing Process I |
(7 units)
|
| Nursing 255 |
Advanced Nursing Process II - Clinical Preceptorship |
(2.5 units)
|
All nursing courses may be challenged. Contact the Nursing Office for challenge procedures.
Specific information on either of the above two options (30-Unit Option Track and
the Advanced Placement Degree Track) is available in the Counseling Center and the
Nursing Office. Potential applicants are advised to seek counseling from a nursing
counselor to examine both choices prior to deciding on the track to pursue. Entry
into both career tracks is on a space-available basis.
Licensed Psychiatric Technicans will be granted credit for Nursing 154 by filing a
petition in Admissions.
Associate Degree for the Diploma Graduate Option:
This option, required by the Board of Registered Nursing, is designed for licensed
diploma RNs. The option allows a licensed diploma RN to earn credit for previous educational
preparation. Specific general education or science courses, selected on a case-by-case
basis, must be completed to fulfill the requirements for the Associate in Science
degree with a major in Nursing. Transcript evaluation will allow up to a maximum of
34 units of credit.
Some courses may have to be taken at the Torrance campus.
Description of courses can be found in the
class schedule/catalog.
For more information, contact the Alicia Zambrano (310) 900-1600 x 2779.
