Nursing

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Degree Type

Associate in Science
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Average Salary

$75,330
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Skills

Life Saving Skills
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Welcome To Nursing

Do you have a passion for helping others?

Do you want a career where you can help people every day?

Do you dream of becoming a Registered Nurse?

Check Out Our Nursing Program!

Program Description

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.

Nursing Program Applications are only accepted online. Applications will be accepted September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025.

NOTE: The Nursing application opens at midnight (12:00am) on September 1, 2024.

Applications will only be accepted online during the time frame listed above. 

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:

Students who complete the Registered Nursing Associate Degree will be able to:
  1. Synthesize principles of the nursing process and critical thinking to assist individuals, families and communities to achieve positive adaptation to change in health or a peaceful death.
  2. Integrate technology and evidence-based concepts of nursing practice across the healthcare continuum to ensure quality patient centered care.
  3. Educate patients, families, and communities in health promotion behaviors that increase health and wellness and decrease disease and illness in populations and communities
Nursing Program Applications are only accepted online. Applications will open September 1, 2024.
The application must be received by 11:59 PM Pacific Daylight Time on September 30, 2024.
  • Please read the full details of the Application Guidelines (here) 
  • Please have the following information on hand:
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Solano Student ID Number
  • Nursing Pre-Major and General Education Requirement Check Sheet (obtained from Counselor)
  • Proof of high school graduation or equivalent
  • Copy of your TEAS test results

For more information, 

Staff Directory

Meet Our Nursing Faculty

Program Directory

Administration
Name
Title
Email
Ext.
Room
Morinec, Maire
Director of Nursing
7162
907
Adams, Dorene

Assistant Director of Nursing

Student Success Coordinator

5236
913
Lepera, Stephen
Director of Simulation Center & Allied Health Programs
5580
943
Hudson, Sheila
Dean of Health Sciences
7208
805A
Kaushal, Sheila
Administrative Assistant IV
7150
805D
Pegg, Melissa
Administrative Assistant IV
7108
805B

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