The COS Nursing Program leads to an Associate of Science Degree in Registered
Nursing. This Registered Nursing Program prepares students for entry-level
employment and/or potential further study in the field of Registered Nursing.
Students completing this degree will have a foundation for the field of
Registered Nursing through the study of the biological, behavioral, and physical
sciences and will acquire critical thinking, effective communication, physical
assessment, and cultural competence skills and abilities. Graduates are prepared for the role of care provider across the health care continuum, as managers of care, and as an active member of the nursing profession. The curriculum provides experiences in a variety of health care settings including medical, surgical, geriatrics, perinatal, pediatrics and psychiatric/mental health. The Registered Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, and successful completion of the requirements qualifies the graduate to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
There are three (3) options for enrollment:
The COS Nursing Program invites you to review the Information Tutorial, which gives a more in depth look at the program.
COS RN Program is located at the Visalia Campus, Hospital Rock Building, Room 101.
COS RN Program Office Contact Information
- Tina See - Nursing Senior Secretary
- 559.730.3732 - tinas@cos.edu
- Jenae Prator - Administrative Assistant to the Director of Nursing
- 559.730.3728 - jenaep@cos.edu
Office Hours:
Fall & Spring Semesters: Monday - Friday; 7:45 AM-4:45 PM
Summer Semester: Monday - Thursday; 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Fridays 7:30-11:30 AM
