Los Medanos College Nursing Department

The Los Medanos Associate Degree Program in Nursing is a two year program in addition to the completion of pre-requisite courses.

The program is designed to prepare qualified graduates for entry level positions in nursing. The program focuses on addressing healthcare needs in a range of aspects including medicine, surgery, pediatric care, obstetrics and psychiatric healthcare settings.

The curriculum is offered in a combination of in class room theoretical instruction and practical experience in campus laboratories and clinical experience in a variety of medical facilities and health care agencies in the community.

Admission Requirements:

• An applicant needs to set an appointment with an admissions counselor
• Complete pre-requisite courses with a minimum of 3.0 GPA or higher
• Submit official transcripts for all college level coursework
• Take English and Math Assessment Tests
• Attend a New Student Orientation Workshop

The application period for the nursing program is between the January 2nd and the 1st of March.

Applications will be reviewed by the admissions department of the college and conditionally accepted students will be required to fulfill the specific requirements of the nursing program.

• Criminal background check
• Health Assessment (including required immunizations)
• Drug Screening
• TEAS Exam