Welcome to the Associate of Science Degree (Nursing)

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.