Nursing
Nursing
Solano Community College offers a two-year Associate Degree in Registered Nursing (ADN) that prepares students for careers as licensed registered nurses in a variety of healthcare settings. The program is fully approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Before admission, students must complete prerequisite courses in biology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and general education with grades of βCβ or higher. Once admitted, students progress through a comprehensive nursing curriculum that combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical training in medical-surgical, geriatric, maternal/child, pediatric, and psychiatric settings.
Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN licensing exam and are prepared for entry-level nursing positions in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare environments.
The Registered Nursing program at Solano Community College is a 2-year Associate Degree Program fully approved by the CA Board of Registered Nursing and is subject to its regulations regarding the education and training of nurses. Successful completion of the program qualifies the student to apply to the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a Registered Nurse.
- Associate Degree in Nursing (RN)
A two-year program, fully approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, preparing you for a rewarding career as a licensed registered nurse.
- Hospital Staff Nurse β Medical-surgical, emergency, intensive care, maternity, pediatrics, or psychiatric units
- Clinic or Outpatient Nurse β Working in specialty or primary care practices
- Long-Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse β Providing care in nursing homes or rehabilitation centers
- Home Health Nurse β Delivering patient care in home settings
- Hospice Nurse β Providing end-of-life and palliative care
- School Nurse β Promoting student health and wellness in educational settings
- Correctional Facility Nurse β Delivering healthcare in prisons or detention centers
- Occupational/Employee Health Nurse β Supporting workplace wellness and injury prevention
Application Process
Nursing program applications are accepted online during the entire month of September every year.
Applications must be received before 11:59 PM PDT on September 30th.
Please have the following information on hand:
- Unofficial transcripts
- Solano Student ID Number
- Proof of high school graduation or equivalent
- TEAS test results
We strongly recommend that students make an appointment with counseling to complete our Nursing Pre-Major and General Education Requirement Check Sheet.
Application information:
- RN General Information
- Preparation and Requirements to Apply to SCC RN Program
- Application Checklist
- TEAS Exam Information
The application must be received by 11:59 PM Pacfic Daylight Time on September 30th.