College of Marin

Indian Valley Campus

Kentfield Campus

Registered Nursing Program

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Employment Forecast

The University of California, San Francisco Center for California Work Force Studies, indicate a critical nursing shortage is emerging in California. This study completed June 2005 estimates that 99, 945 – 122,223 additional Registered Nurses will be needed by 2030.

Career Options

Registered Nurse: Acute Care Hospitals, Extended Care Facilities, Clinics Rehabilitation Hospitals, Home Health Care, Doctor's Offices

Salary: Depends on experience, Additional degrees, Area of country. Starting salary in Marin County $62,400 - $85,000

Facility	Starting Salary	Top Salary
Hospitals	$85,000	$100,00 +
Extended Care Facilities	$62,400	$87,360

Employment Resources: AfterCollege.com - AfterCollege™ is a service for college students and recent graduates who are looking for entry level jobs, internships, and other opportunities.

Enrollment Requirements

Completion of Prerequisites
A grade of "C" or better in all coursework required for licensure
Volunteer work in a health related field
Acceptance at College of Marin
Separate Application to the Program
A score of 72% or higher on eligibility formula
A score of 67 on the ATI TEAS test
Acceptance into the Registered Nursing Program

Length of Program: 4 semesters + completion of prerequisite courses

Cost of Program: Costs of program include books, syllabi, uniforms, immunizations, equipment, travel expenses $5026.00

Tuition: $26.00 per unit (California Residents)

Program Options

Associate of Science Degree
Eligibility to sit for RN-NCLEX® examination
30 unit option
Transfer - Challenge

Registered Nursing web page
Technical Contact: Joan Rinaldi, Administrative Assistant for Health Science Dept., 415-485-9319
Content Responsible: Rosalind A. Hartman, RN, MS, Director of Health Sciences, 415-485-9326

College of Marin is one of 112 public community colleges in California and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Approximately 10,000 credit and noncredit students enroll each fall and spring semester. Classes also are offered during the summer.

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