Ventura College ADN-RN Nursing Program Prerequisites & Reviews.

Ventura College is a California-state funded community college situated in Ventura, California, United States. Founded in 1925, the institution has an 112-acre campus with an enrollment of 13,763 students.

Ventura College was founded as the very first college in Ventura County in 1925 when a junior college division was included at Ventura Union High School. In the year 1929, the Ventura High School District implemented the four-four (4X4) plan of secondary education, providing four (4) years of junior high school (grades 7-10) and four (4) years of high school/Junior College (grades 11-14).

NURSING

Ventura College offers a two (2) year associate degree in nursing (ADN) via the School of Nursing and Allied Health.

The nursing program is endorsed by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and obtained national accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. Upon successful completion of the Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, students will be qualified to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). The student must have satisfied all demands as outlined by the California State Board of Registered Nursing (BRN). Students who decide not to finalize the degree requirements are qualified to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination after completion of content needed for licensure. Please be well-advised that not all states accept registered nurses who choose this method.

Total program cost is USD $8,200

Following are the minimum requirements for ADN-RN Nursing Program. Minimum admission standards include: 

1. All prerequisite courses must be completed (grades posted on transcript)

Math V03, V12, or 35(or higher level), Chemistry with lab, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, and Current CNA certification (or proof student passed the State exam – both written and skills)

• 5 Overall GPA (all colleges attended)
• 5 GPA in Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology
• No more than one (1) repeat in either Anatomy, Physiology, or Microbiology

2. Official transcripts from all regionally accredited colleges/universities attended must be on file with the Admissions and Records Office prior to completing the Nursing Application Appointment Pre-Screening form to get cleared to schedule an appointment.
3. Go online to the Ventura College Nursing Science webpage (under application process and forms) and complete the Nursing Application Appointment Pre-Screening Form to get cleared to schedule an appointment with a Nursing Counselor to submit the Nursing Application (Please be aware that the appointments are scheduled 2 weeks in advance only.)
4. On the day of your appointment please bring all of the following:

• Completed Nursing Application
• Current California CNA certification (or if you have not received the certification, results from the State exam showing passed both written and skills).
• Completed Multi-Criteria Screening Supporting Documentation Form – ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION. If documentation is not submitted, no multi criteria points can be awarded at the time.

5. Student will be allowed to schedule the ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Exam after the Nursing Application has been submitted to a Nursing Counselor (if all qualifying requirements are met). Dates for the AIT TEAS exam are posted on the Nursing Science Webpage.

CONTACT:

Ventura College

Address: 4667 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93003

Phone: 805-289-6000

Website: www.venturacollege.edu/