NURSING CAREERS

Registered nurses provide skilled nursing care to individuals in a variety of health care settings including acute care facilities and clinics. Nurses must have a diversity of skills since they are not only a provider of care but also a manager, counselor, liaison, and advocate for the client. The Associate Degree Nursing Program at El Camino College prepares the graduate to provide specific nursing skills to people with multiple and varied health problems. Graduates of the program are prepared to work in many specialty areas that include but are not limited to Intensive Care, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Geriatrics, Rehabilitation, Oncology, Cardiology, Infection Control, and Occupational Health.

El Camino College does not offer the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Program; however, the Nursing Program does accept LVN transfer students and will credit LVN classes and experience toward advanced standing. Students completing the first semester of nursing are eligible for certification as a nursing assistant.

To learn more about Nursing, take:

Nursing 145: Introduction to Nursing (Prerequisite: eligibility for English 1A)
Nursing 101: Exploring Health Occupations (Recommended Preparation: English 2R)

Career success begins with:

• A degree in Nursing
• A caring nature
• Outstanding physical endurance
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Good problem solving skills

What is Advanced Practice Nursing?

After completing the AS Degree in Nursing, the student is encouraged to further their education to the BSN and MSN level. The following are examples of advanced practice nursing opportunities.

• Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Nurse Anesthetist
• Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Educator

Will I be able to find a job?

Yes, definitely. Employment prospects are currently good with growth projected through 2020 for both the experienced and the newly graduated nurse, especially for those working night shifts and for the specialties in coronary care, intensive care or emergency room. The rapid growth of the home health field is expected to increase the demand for RNs. Competition is strong for the more attractive, higher paying jobs in larger hospitals and home health agencies.*

*Cited from Eureka Career Information System

Do you offer classes for the working RN?

Yes. We offer a variety of short-term and long-term courses. For more information see the Post Licensure pages on this website or call the Nursing Department and ask for Dr. Tory Orton at 310 660-3286.

Contact Information:

Inquiries related to the Nursing program can be directed to:

Winifred Baldonado
(310) 660-3281
wbaldonado@elcamino.edu

Interim Director of Nursing:
Kim Baily RN, MSN, PhD.
kbaily@elcamino.edu