Ohlone College

The Ohlone College Nursing program offering an Associate of Science to prepare students to become Registered Nurses is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the California Board of Registered Nurses (BRN).

Students who complete the program successfully are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses leading to licensure as Registered Nurse.

The program was commended by the California Board of Registered Nurses (BRN) in August 2005 for “Innovation and Leadership”.

Admission Requirements:

A student is expected to take the TEAS V test and score a minimum score of 62 before applying for the program.

Applications to the program are initially processed through random selection. A student who has been accepted into the program through the random process is required to present:

• Current CPR certification for health care providers from the American Heart Association to remain valid during the course of the enrollment period
• Proof of a physical exam provided by your health care provider (including tuberculin test)
• Proof of immunizations (proof of immunity from Rubella, Measles, Hepatitis B, Varicella, proof tetanus injection)
• Submit to a criminal background check which may affect licensure as Registered Nurse
• Submit to a urine drug test