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Registered Nursing Program

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Introduction to Nursing Education, NE 90

This course is required for applicants to the Registered Nursing Program, as well as persons seeking information about nursing education. The role of nursing within the context of the health care delivery system is explored. Vital information about college resources, planning, and admission requirements to the nursing program are included. Professional communication, coping strategies, time management skills, and test taking strategies are outlined. The functions of the Board of Registered Nursing are summarized. Students will learn what reading, writing, speaking, and math competencies are needed in nursing school. Diagnostic tests in reading, writing, verbal and math skills will be given to help students identify and to meet academic factors which will promote successful completion of the nursing program55.

This class must be taken at the College of Marin.

NE 90 - Introduction to Nursing Education is offered each semester. Please see the Class Schedule.

Prerequisite: NONE Units: 1.0

Register at Admissions & Records, NE 90 Syllabus will be available in the College of Marin Kentfield Campus bookstore approximately one week before class.

Application Forms

Please download the new Application Form: Application Forms -2008 ( PDF)

Your application must be placed in a sealed envelope and mailed or delivered to:

College of Marin

Attention: RN Program

Admissions and Records Department

835 College Avenue

Kentfield, CA 94904

Registered Nursing webpage
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 fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. College of Marin serves approximately 9000 credit and noncredit students each spring and fall semester.

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