Nursing
The Heart and Soul of Healthcare
The Health Occupations Department at College of the Redwoods offers a variety of programs designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the healthcare field. Our seven programs range from one semester to two years in length, providing flexibility to meet your individual needs. To ensure success, many students choose to take one to two semesters of foundational coursework to strengthen their reading, writing, math, and biology/science skills. Several of our programs also offer the Associates of Science degree and may have specific admission requirements. All programs are conveniently located on the Eureka Campus, except for our LVN program, which is available in both Eureka and Del Norte.
Registered Nursing
Our 2-year Registered Nursing Program prepares nurses to assume responsibility for directing the nursing care of patients with acute and chronic illness. It also provides theory and practice for the student to develop the ability to perform preventative, therapeutic and rehabilitative intervention techniques. In addition to treatments and procedures (including medications and intravenous therapy), the program emphasizes patient education, psychosocial and cultural aspects, and bioethics.
- The RN program is offered every year. The application period for a fall start date is in February. A merit-based selection process determines admission to the RN Program. Application requirements and instructions will be posted to the website in November 2024.
Upon completion, a student is awarded an Associate in Science Degree and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).
Licensed Vocational Nursing
The LVN Program is a three-semester program teaching basic nursing care, administration of medications, and carrying out therapeutic and rehabilitative measures. Upon completion, a student is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) to become licensed as a Vocational Nurse.
An additional one semester of prerequisites provides the student with the opportunity to apply to the LVN/Paramedic to RN - Career Mobility (see below for details).
medal Icon Registered Nursing | Associate of Science |
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medal Icon Licensed Vocational Nursing | Associate of Science |
medal Icon LVN/Paramedic to RN - Career Mobility | Associate of Science |
medal Icon Licensed Vocational Nursing | Certificate of Achievement |
medal Icon LVN to RN - 30-Unit Option | Certificate of Achievement |
2024-2025 Nursing Handbook
View/download the current CR Nursing Handbook.
Registered Nursing Info
- Apply to CR using the CR Online Application
- Applications will be accepted February 1, 2025, to February 15th, 2025.
- RN Application Instructions 2025
- The link for the electronic application will be available on February 1, 2025. Paper applications wikll not be accepted.
- The application must include Official Sealed Transcripts and/or e-transcripts from an authorized transcript ordering service. Transcripts should be sent to nursing-applications@0313daikuan.com during the application period.
- All qualified applicants must take the ATI TEAS exam and submit scores to nursing-applications@0313daikuan.com.
- All applicants are encouraged to log onto www.atitesting.com for TEAS study material and other helpful information.
- If you have already passed the TEAS exam, please have the official transcript sent to nursing-applications@0313daikuan.com.
- All correspondence will be sent to your CR email address. Please use your CR email for ALL correspondence.
Selection Process
- The RN program is offered every year. The application period for a fall start date is in February. A merit-based selection process determines admission to the RN Program. Application requirements and instructions will be posted to the website in November 2024.
Pre-nursing students entering the RN program* at College of the Redwoods must take a Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) before applying for the nursing program. A math review course is typically offered each Fall and Spring semester to help review math concepts that will be seen on the TEAS test. If you have any questions email HealthOcc@0313daikuan.com.
- Thursday, January 9, 2024, from 7:45 am to approximately 1:00 pm (waitlisted)
- If you want to be added to the waitlist, please send the following information to HealthOcc@0313daikuan.com.
If you are interested, please send the following information to HealthOcc@0313daikuan.com:
- Have you taken the TEAS previously?
- Full name
- CR student ID#
- CR Student email address
- Current phone number
* All CR LVN, RN, and Career Mobility applicants are required to take the TEAS before applying.
You may contact ATI @ www.atitesting.com directly to arrange online testing at your expense. Students are encouraged to log onto ATI for TEAS student materials and other valuable resources.
- The Registered Nursing program has both prerequisite courses in English, Biology and Chemistry as well as suggested additional courses to take prior to beginning the program. Scheduling general education courses can be problematic once nursing courses begin. It is your responsibility to be aware of all prerequisites for all courses. General Education Requirements can change. Please speak with an advisor for clarification regarding prerequisites for all courses and see program application for more information.
- All students are required to complete a Background Check(s).
- A 10-panel urine drug screen is required 30 days before the beginning of your first clinical rotation and every Fall following a summer break. Positive results mean you cannot attend clinical per clinical agency contract. Inability to attend clinical will result in being dismissed from the course.
Note: Information is Subject to Change
Employment opportunities include care of patients in a variety of healthcare settings, such as:
- Acute care hospitals
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Home health agencies
- Health clinics
- Outpatient services
Licensed Vocational Nursing Info
- Complete the CR Online Application
- Submit an Application packet for the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program to the Health Occupations office during the Enrollment Period.
- Application Instructions
- The application must include Official Sealed Transcripts and/or e-transcripts from an authorized transcript ordering service. Transcripts should be sent to nursing-applications@0313daikuan.com during the application period.
- All qualified applicants must take the ATI TEAS exam and submit scores to nursing-applications@0313daikuan.com.
- All applicants are encouraged to log onto www.atitesting.com for TEAS study material and other helpful information.
- If you have already passed the TEAS exam, please have the official transcript sent to nursing-applications@0313daikuan.com.
- All correspondence will be sent to your CR email address. Please use your CR email for ALL correspondence.
***TEAS testing is now required before applying. Your test scores must be included in your application packet****
The LVN program is offered every other year. The next offering will begin in the fall of 2025. A merit-based selection process determines admission to the LVN Program. Application requirements and instructions will be posted to the website in November 2024.
Please note: The LVN program is a three-semester program. All students admitted will complete the program in three semesters of consecutive coursework. (Fall/Spring/Fall). Time from program admission to program completion is 18 months. For example, the LVN class admitted in fall 2025 will complete required coursework in December 2027.
- BIO-8 (Human Biology) and HO-15 (Nutrition) are program pre-requisites. You must complete both of these courses with a 'C' or better prior to the start of the fall 2023 semester in order to qualify for the LVN program.
- All qualified applicants must take the ATI TEAS Exam prior to applying. The TEAS Exam is given on campus, please contact HealthOcc@0313daikuan.com for the next testing date. All students are encouraged to log onto www.atitesting.com for TEAS study material and other useful resources and information. See program application for more information.
- Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide is required for program application.
- A 10-panel urine drug screen is required 30 days before the beginning of your first clinical rotations and every Fall following a summer break. Positive results mean you cannot attend clinical per clinical agency contract. Inability to attend clinical will result in being dismissed from the course.
***TEAS testing is now required before applying. Your test scores must be included in your application packet****
TEAS Test for LVN:
- Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 7:45 am to approximately 1:00 pm (waitlisted)
- If you want to be added to the waitlist, please send the following information to HealthOcc@0313daikuan.com.
If you are interested, please send the following information to HealthOcc@0313daikuan.com:
- Have you taken the TEAS previously?
- Full name
- CR student ID#
- CR Student email address
- Current phone number
You may contact ATI @ www.atitesting.com directly to arrange online testing at your expense. Students are encouraged to log onto ATI for TEAS student materials and other valuable resources.
- Limited space is available each year.
- The LVN/Paramedic to Registered Nurse program has prerequisite courses in English, Biology and Chemistry as well as suggested additional courses to take prior to beginning the program. Scheduling general education courses can be problematic once nursing courses begin. It is your responsibility to be aware of all prerequisites for all courses. General Education Requirements can change. Please speak with an advisor for clarification regarding prerequisites for all courses and see program application for more information.
- A 10-panel urine drug screen is required 30 days before the beginning of your first clinical rotations and every Fall following a summer break. Positive results mean you cannot attend clinical per clinical agency contract. Inability to attend clinical will result in being dismissed from the course.
All Information is Subject to Change
- Acute care hospitals
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Home health agencies
- Health clinics
- Outpatient services
Career Mobility Program
Our LVN/Paramedic to Registered Nurse program is three semesters long and assists a Licensed Vocational Nurse or Paramedic in becoming a Registered Nurse. LVNs who possess a valid California LVN license and Paramedics who possess national registration are eligible to participate in the program. It is highly recommended that the applicant complete one full year’s experience as an LVN or a Paramedic prior to applying for the Career Mobility Program.
Application Information