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This Educational Path is for students pursuing or exploring the Registered Nursing program within the Health Sciences Meta-Major. The Registered Nursing program is selective and requires a separate application process from Hartnell College.

Choices you make during your time as a Hartnell student will help you complete your degree or certificate in order to immediately begin your career or transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree at a four-year university.

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Steps on Your Way

  • Be active in the student nurses association: NSNA, SNA Club, AWHONN Club, Men in Nursing Club
  • Maintain and attain certifications *(BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP) 
  • Attend health career fairs.
  • Seek volunteer and job opportunities with health organizations.
  • Review Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) application processes for licensure.
  • Explore nursing careers.
  • Visit th Career and Transfer hub for resources on developing a electronic portfolio/resumé and to participate in mock interviews.

  • Meet with counseling
  • Petition for graduation
  • Petition for transfer
  • Apply for NCLEX-RN

  • Explore pre- and post-licensure RN-BSN/RN-MSN/Advanced Practice academic program types (online, hybrid, and face-to-face).
  • Maintain counseling connections re: requirements for transfer.
  • Explore transfer resources for the CSU and UC, and others.
  • Explore scholarships and other funding opportunities to cover cost of education.
  • Obtain letters of recommendation.
  • Explore mentorships.

Take a Deep Dive into Registered Nursing

Have Questions?

Contact us to learn more about the Registered Nursing.

Nursing and Health Sciences
Email: nhs@hartnell.edu
Phone: 831-770-6146
Location: Main Campus, Building O
Belinda Saechao-Jimmeye, MPH Program Coordinator, Nursing & Health Sciences
Email: bsaechao@hartnell.edu
Phone: 831-770-6148
Location: Main Campus, O-106
Yvonne Carreon Program Specialist, Athletics, PE, Kinesiology
Email: ycarreon@hartnell.edu
Phone: 831-755-6877
Location: Main Campus, H-114