The College of San Mateo Nursing
Program provides students with opportunities for learning at the College, local
hospitals, and related health agencies. Clinical practice begins early in the
first semester. Upon graduation, the candidate receives an Associate in Science
degree and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX). The
graduate is also eligible to transfer to a four-year nursing program. Apply
nursing methods, protocols and procedures to appropriate care situations Use
the nursing process, which emphasizes critical thinking, independent judgment
and continual evaluation as a means to determine nursing activities Utilize
theory and knowledge from nursing, the physical/behavioral sciences and the
humanities in providing nursing care Identify and assess the healthcare needs
of patients/clients using the tools/framework appropriate to the clinical
setting Document and evaluate the outcome of nursing and other interventions
and communicate to team members Prioritize care-delivery on an ongoing basis
Work in partnership with patients, clients, and caregivers Engage in and
disengage from therapeutic relationships through the use of effective
interpersonal and counseling skills Provide compassionate, culturally sensitive
care to clients in a variety of settings
Career Path
Career opportunities are
available in hospitals, physician’s offices, clinics, labs, nursing and
personal care facilities, public health and other government agencies,
educational services, health and allied services, outpatient care facilities.
1. WASSCE/A level Certificate
2. School Transcript
3. Passport
4. Recommendation Letter
If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
