Nursing

Golden West’s Nursing program boasts a National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rate of 90.95% as of May 2017!

Our knowledgeable and accessible faculty are chosen for their real-world industry experience. This ensures that GWC Nursing students learn the latest in software, technology, and industry philosophy.

Golden West cares! GWC is an energetic and welcoming community of learning, committed to supporting your higher education aspirations. Learn more about Golden West College’s student services and support resources by clicking here.

While job requirements and credentials differ slightly by state and organization, the fact that the nursing sector continues to grow at a rate significantly faster than the national average means that GWC Nursing graduates who receive their RN licensure will find themselves in demand, no matter where they live. Golden West College Nursing program grads are earning great salaries in the field of nursing and as RNs can advance their role with further education in these positions and more!

• Aesthetic Surgery Nurse
• Clinical Documentation Specialist
• Critical Care Nurse
• General Surgery Nurse
• Informatics Nurse
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Nurse
• Labor & Delivery Nurse
• Pediatric Nurse
• Specialized Needs Nurse
• Urgent Care Nurse

Golden West College is proud to provide excellent-quality Career Education at a low cost. Our goal is to remain accessible to ALL community members seeking to enrich their future.

Tuition: $46 per unit for California residents.

Information on College Service Charge and additional fees available at:
http://www.goldenwestcollege.edu/register/.

Golden West College’s Nursing department is honored to be the recipient of a 2018 Strong Workforce Silver Star from the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. GWC’s Nursing program earned a Silver Star for meeting criteria for living wage attainment and earnings increases amongst graduates.

Golden West College is committed to providing students with affordable, accessible Career Education pathways, along with responsive staff to assist and guide you on your way!

Career and Employment Center:
GWC’s Career Center is a hub for services related to the career development needs of students and the general public. Our friendly staff can assist you in exploring career fields with a comprehensive library of up-to-date, computerized and published resources.

Learning Resource Center:
Featuring facilities and materials for general assistance in math, reading, writing, and more, GWC’s Learning Resource Center is a one-stop destination for student support. Take advantage of tutoring services, computer lab access, library resources, and more!

Special Programs:
Golden West hosts a variety of career-oriented programs and services, including CalWORKS, Cooperative Work Experience (CWE), and many others.

Advising and Counseling:
Make sure you’re in the right classes… and on the right course! GWC’s Planning and Guidance Services cover a broad range of student needs, including degree advising, career counseling, and transfer assistance.

Special Programs:
Golden West College is committed to assisting our underserved and challenged students in any way possible. GWC offers specific resources for DACA students, Former Foster Youth, students requiring Basic Needs Assistance, and more.

For more information regarding the Nursing program costs and employment outcome averages, click here.

Nursing – LVN to RN Associate in Science :

• Patient-centered care safety/quality improvement: Provide safe, quality patient-centered care for individuals and families across the health-illness continuum in a variety of settings to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Evidence-based practice/nursing judgment: Utilize current knowledge from research and other credible sources to make nursing clinical judgments and provide patient care within a family and community context.
• Teamwork/collaboration and informatics/technology: Utilize information technology in collaboration with nursing and healthcare teams to facilitate communication and coordinate patient care.
• Professional identity: Demonstrate professional behaviors and adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Nursing – Registered Nurse Associate in Science :

• Patient-centered care/safety/quality improvement: Provide safe, quality, patient-centered care for individuals and families across the health-illness continuum in a variety of settings to promote positive patient outcomes.
• Evidence-based practice/nursing judgment: Utilize current knowledge from research and other credible sources to make nursing clinical judgments and provide patient care within a family and community context.
• Teamwork/collaboration and informatics/technology: Utilize information technology in collaboration with nursing and healthcare teams to facilitate communication and coordinate patient care.
• Professional Identity: Demonstrate professional behavior and adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards.

Pre-Health Science Certificate of Specialization :

• Students will name and identify the basic structures of the human body. Students will describe and explain major anatomical structures involved in organ system homeostasis.
• Students will identify normal and abnormal physiological values.
• Students will describe the role of microorganisms related to their role in disease.
• Students will identify, evaluate, and select research material relevant to a well-defined topic and properly compile this material into a research paper.