Associate Degree Nursing (ADN)

Announcement: 

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program Application Period is February 1 - 14 Annually

General Information about the ADN Program

California Board of Registered Nursing:

California Board of Registered Nursing 
 
National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Pass Rates for California

Apply Now for Fall 2020 - Spring 2021 Scholarships

The deadline to submit all required documentation and complete the application is January 31, 2020. The link to the requirements, instructions and application:  https://mjc.edu/studentservices/finaid/mjcscholarships.php

Designated Counselors for the ADN Program:

counselor 1   counselor 2 

For information on the Advanced Placement Pathway (LVNs and Psych Techs) visit the LVN to ADN Website.

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2019 Fall Nursing GraduatesPast ADN Graduates 

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Announcements

Until recently, we have accepted applications from foreign graduates on a space available basis. Currently, with our ever increasing number of advanced placement pathway and transfer applicants, we do not have space available to accommodate foreign graduates. Feel free to contact Fresno City College for more information about their process for foreign graduates. 

Information Sessions for Pre Nursing Students:

Please join us to learn more about the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program, and have your questions answered. Pre-registration is not required; late arrivals will not be admitted.

Date Time Location
January 21, 2020 1:30 - 2:30 pm Glacier Hall 101
February 21, 2020 12:00 - 1:00 pm Glacier Hall 101
March 17, 2020 2:00 - 3:00 pm Glacier Hall 201
Important information about clinical clearance:

Students must be eligible to participate in clinical at local facilities. Probation and/or Restricted license not accepted.

 Program Description

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at Modesto Junior College prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). The program is approved by the State of California.

The ADN Program begins in the fall and spring semesters of each year. It is a four-semester program. Although most classes are scheduled during the day, clinical experiences may include both morning and evening hours and weekends. In the last semester of the program there is a five-week preceptorship. During that time, students are expected to be in the clinical setting on a full-time basis. Students must be flexible and prepared to accept these assignments.

The ADN Program uses a Multicriteria Screening Process for admission. The annual application is online and is open February 1 - 14. Detailed information is posted under the Multicriteria Screening Process Advising Record (MSPAR) and the Online Application Instructions. Students interested in obtaining information about the program and the selection process should enroll in NURSE 115: Introduction for Nursing Majors. The program prepares students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN), leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).

The MJC ADN program offers classes at two different locations; the MJC west campus in Glacier Hall and via satellite at Columbia College in the Redbud building. Students in the Columbia satellite receive live streaming video of theory classes, onsite skills lab instruction and general clinical placement in Sonora whenever possible.

Program expenses vary for each individual. See link for, "Program Costs". Costs include enrollment and materials fees, background check and drug screen fees, health clearance, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, uniforms, books, a pre-licensure readiness examination, and a four-day live NCLEX review. Students enrolled in the ADN Program must be computer literate and have daily access to a computer with Internet. It is strongly recommended that students have Internet access from their place of residence.

For information on Financial Aid, call 209-575-7700. Students just beginning their preparation for the nursing program who need academic advising should contact the Counseling Center at 209-575-6080.

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Program Learning Outcomes (PLO's)

1. Formulates a nursing diagnosis through observation of the client’s physical condition and behavior, and through interpretation of information obtained from the client and others, including the health team.

2. Formulates a care plan, in collaboration with the client, which ensures that direct and indirect nursing care services provide for the client’s safety, comfort, hygiene, and protection, and for disease prevention and restorative measures.

3. Performs skills essential to the kind of nursing action to be taken, explains the health treatment to the client and family and teaches the client and family how to care for the client’s health needs.

4. Delegates tasks to subordinates based on the legal scopes of practice of the subordinates and on the preparation and capability needed in the tasks to be delegated, and effectively supervises nursing care being given by subordinates.

5. Evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan through observation of the client’s physical condition and behavior, signs and symptoms of illness, and reactions to treatment and through communication with the client and the health team members, and modifies the plan as needed.

6. Acts as the client’s advocate, as circumstances require, by initiating action to improve health care or to change decisions or activities which are against the interests or wishes of the client, and by giving the client the opportunity to make informed decisions about health care before it is provided.

7. Employ concepts of the Roy Adaptation Model to individualize patient centered care.

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Theoretical Framework

Roy Adaptation Model

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Mission Statement

To provide a dynamic educational environment that prepares future nurses to practice competent, patient-centered care to diverse populations, and inspire lifelong professional growth.

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 Nursing Philosophy

The philosophy of the Associate Degree Nursing Program reflects the faculty’s beliefs about persons, the art and science of nursing, and nursing education. These beliefs are embodied in program terminal objectives and offer a compass for the instruction of nursing. Similarly, the program philosophy is congruent with the Modesto Junior College Mission Statement which acknowledges the uniqueness of individuals and a commitment to excellence in education.

Persons:

We believe that each person is an individual worthy of respect and caring. Each person possesses a unique combination of attitudes, values, life experience, learning styles, culture, ethnicity, and support systems. Each person is a complex entity with biological, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. As described in the Roy Adaptation Model, each person is in constant interaction with a dynamic environment. Multiple factors from the environment, both past and present, challenge the person to make adaptive responses. The well-being or survival of the person depends on coping mechanisms which lead to adaptation to an ever-changing environment.

The Art and Science of Nursing:

By its nature and process, we believe that nursing is a profession of both art and science. The art of nursing lies in caring. Caring is defined as a way of being within the context of a therapeutic relationship. It is through caring that the patient is empowered to perform activities that promote health, prevent illness, and maintain or restore an optimal level of wellness across the lifespan. As Madeleine Leininger states, “Caring is the central and unifying domain for the body of knowledge and practice in nursing.”

 In the practice and profession of nursing, it is the ethic of care that paramountly distinguishes nursing as holistic, differentiates it from other health professions, and therefore, comprises its essence. Caring is evidenced by respect for persons, sensitive and therapeutic communication, and the nonjudgmental provision of care. These behaviors are extended to patients, their families, and their support systems. Caring is also manifested by respect for self, colleagues, and the profession of nursing. It is in the milieu of respect for persons, the fundamental principle of our profession’s Code of Ethics, that nursing care occurs. Conversely, in its absence, nursing care cannot take place.

 The science of nursing lies in the nursing process, the problem-solving approach to nursing care grounded in the scientific method, and in the application of knowledge from an array of related scientific disciplines. Equally important to the science of nursing is its own evolutionary heritage contributing to the body of knowledge comprising nursing theory. We therefore acknowledge the historical roots of the nursing profession and recognize the contributions to the development of nursing theory by pivotal nurse leaders.

 Nightingale defined nursing as “the care that puts the patient in the best possible condition for nature to act” and described health as not only being well, but “to be able to use well every power that we have.” Henderson described the process of nursing as “assisting the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or recovery (or to a peaceful death) that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will, or knowledge.”

 Based on these ideals, we believe that a major role of nurses, who care for persons at various points along the health-illness continuum, is to promote the person’s well being and to manage or prevent complications of illness. In our conceptual framework, the nurse primarily achieves these goals by facilitating adaptation when there are identified alterations in health and coping along this continuum.

 While promotion of health and adaptation is a salient role in nursing, it is the nursing process that provides the methodology for nursing care. Nursing process, implemented with critical thinking and skill and drawing on relevant scientific knowledge, provides the essential framework for organizing and delivering care. When this process is delivered with caring, the union of art and science in nursing is complete.

Nursing Education:

Nursing education may be defined as the acquisition of a unique body of knowledge that is continually expanding and increasing in complexity. This learning includes knowledge of nursing theory and core principles as well as knowledge drawn from the physical, biological, and social sciences. The knowledge of theory is fused with practical applications of learning in a variety of health care settings where patients are experiencing alterations and needs along the health-illness continuum. The evolving nature of nursing mandates that nursing learning transcends the time frame of the educational setting and is, in fact, lifelong.

 No less important than the acquisition of knowledge and skills in nursing education is the acceptance and development of values resulting in a professional work ethic. As we believe that respect and caring are essential behaviors in the provision of nursing care, it is important that these and other professional values be taught as well. The socialization of the student of nursing into the profession of nursing, then, is an educational goal of the highest order.

 Our beliefs about nursing education also acknowledge the diversity of our student population and the uniqueness of the individual learner. We identify multiple factors in the adult learner, including learning styles, values, attitudes, culture, ethnicity, life experience, and support systems as significant characteristics to be appraised. Assessment of these factors identifies students’ learning needs and goals, as well barriers to their success. We believe that sensitivity and responsiveness to the needs of individual students is a precursor to facilitating the academic success of all students.

 While embracing individualism in the academic environment, successful nursing education must also result in measurable and consistent standards of student achievement culminating in competent entry-level practice. We believe this can best be achieved by excellence in education and a collaborative partnership between instructor and student. The instructor serves as learning facilitator, role model, support person, expert teacher, resource person, advisor, and evaluator. The student, as an adult learner, takes responsibility for learning by sustainable commitment to academic expectations, communication of learning needs, and accountability for self-behavior.

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 Career Opportunities

Part-time or full-time work is available during the days, evenings, or nights. Twelve-hour shifts are an option at many hospitals. Most nurses work in hospitals, clinics, home health care agencies, doctors’ offices, hospices, mental health facilities, drug rehabilitation units, and convalescent hospitals. Some nurses choose to specialize in areas such as Intensive Care or Cardiac Care Units, Emergency Rooms, or Labor and Delivery. Starting salaries range from $39 to $43 per hour plus benefits.

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  Program Eligibility and Preparation

Admission to Modesto Junior College

High School Graduation or equivalent (GED or College Degree)

Although high school graduation is highly recommended, it is not required for acceptance into the ADN Program.  

Transcripts on File in the MJC Enrollment Services

All transcripts from other colleges must be submitted as part of your documentation packet unless your transcripts are already on file in the MJC Enrollment Services, Student Services building 102, 209-575-6853. We will accept hand-carried transcripts that are in a sealed envelope with a school seal.

Required Math Competency for Acceptance into the ADN Program

  • Eligibility for entrance into any 100-level MATH course through the MJC Math Assessment. See www.mjc.edu or phone 209-575-7728 for the math assessment testing calendar. or
  • Score of 3, 4, or 5 on AP Exam: Calculus AB < strong >or Calculus BC < strong >or Statistics < strong >or
  • Completion of MATH 89 (intermediate algebra) or higher level MATH course, or an equivalent course from another institution with a grade of C or better. Course may be taken P/NP or C/NC.
  • Score of 5 on the IB Exam: Mathematics HL

Students who possess a baccalaureate or higher degree completed at a regionally accredited college will have satisfied general education and competency requirements including guidance and activities for the associate of arts or associate of science degree.

In accordance with the California Nurses Practice Act and the Board of Registered Nursing, the California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 1430 states: An approved nursing program shall have a process for a student to obtain credit for previous education or for other acquired knowledge in the field of nursing through equivalence, challenge examinations, or other methods of evaluation. The program shall make the information available in published documents, such as college catalog or student handbook, and online. Students interested in obtaining credit for previous education or for other acquired knowledge in the field of nursing should reference the current MJC catalog under “Credit.” In addition, the student may make an appointment with a nursing advisor by calling (209) 575-6362. A nursing advisor will inform the student of available options and assist the student in completing the process for the appropriate option such as course equivalency, course substitution, upper division course credit, course challenges, advanced placement and/or theory and skill set critical element testing.

To determine if the college you attended is accredited by one of the accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, google “Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education” and click on “Accreditation of Postsecondary Education in the United States.” Applicants applying for the first semester of the ADN program will be disqualified for entering prerequisite coursework from non-accredited institutions. If you are applying as a transfer from another nursing program or as a LVN from a non-accredited institution, your program eligibility and placement will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Prerequisites

The following seven prerequisites must be completed with a grade on transcript by the application deadline. All courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology must have a minimum combined GPA of 2.5.  Psychology, Sociology (or Anthropology 102) and communication studies must have a minimum combined GPA of 2.5.  A combined GPA of less than 2.5 will disqualify a student and prevent them from moving forward in the application.

                                                                                                                            < strong >Units

  • Anatomy 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
  • Physiology 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
  • Microbiology 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4
  • English 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3 OR
  • English 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5
  • Psychology 101 or 141  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3       
  • Sociology 101 or 102 or 125 or 150 or 154 or 156 or Anthropology 102.  . . . . 3
  • Communication Studies 100 or 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Recommended for Success

The following courses are not required, but they are highly recommended for the ADN program. Students will receive one (1) point in the selection process for having completed each course:

  • FDNTR 219: Nutrition or equivalent (MJC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . .   3
  • MDAST 321: Medical Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3
  • NURSE 115: Introduction for Nursing Majors(MJC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 OR
  • GUIDE 50: Guidance for Nursing Majors (Columbia College) . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . .1

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 Program Advisory

Students are strongly advised to complete the following three additional GE graduation requirements prior to entering the ADN Program. These courses must be successfully completed by the end of the 4th semester of the program with a, "pass", or grade of C or better in order to complete the ADN Program and be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN exam.                                       

Additional GE Graduation Requirements                                                       Units

  • Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
  • Humanities   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . 3
  • Guidance course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.5

 

Prerequisites Completed at a College on the Quarter System: If you took prerequisites at a college on the quarter system you may need to make up units before you complete the program to meet the AS degree requirements.

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 Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)

All applicants will be required to take the TEAS which measures skills in the content area domains of Reading, Mathematics, Science, and English and Language Usage. Applicants must take the TEAS and obtain a score of 427 (62%) or higher in order to meet program entrance requirements. This score was imposed by the California Community College Nursing Advisory Council (3CNAC) and is not exclusive to MJC. Each applicant has two opportunities to take the latest version of the TEAS. Points will be awarded for the highest of the first two scores. Applicants who have already taken the latest version of the TEAS at another institution must have official scores sent by ATI to MJC.

It is highly recommended that students review the TEAS study guide prior to taking the TEAS. Preparation materials are available from Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) at www.atitesting.com. Copies of the TEAS Pre-test Study Manual are available at both MJC libraries and at the Columbia College Library. To schedule your TEAS, contact ATI at www.atitesting.com and schedule your test at Modesto JC. If you have questions regarding the TEAS, you may call Kendis Bettencourt at (209) 575-6569 or email Kendis at bettencourtk@mjc.edu.

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 Selection Process

The Modesto Junior College (MJC) Associate Degree Nursing Program utilizes a multicriteria screening process to evaluate and select applicants for admission. For a detailed explanation of our multicriteria screening process, go to the Allied Health website www.mjc.edu/alliedhealth and search ADN Program and click on the Multicriteria Screening Process Advising Record (MSPAR). Specified criteria used to evaluate applicants includes, but is not limited to, academic degrees, healthcare work, volunteer experience, military healthcare work experience, life experiences, special circumstances, foreign language proficiency, and the Test of Essential Academic Skills score. On the application, applicants must indicate which campus they would like to attend nursing classes. An applicant may not apply for both MJC and Columbia.

Eighty percent (80%) of applicants will be admitted based on highest points and twenty percent (20%) based on random selection. Applicants must have a minimum of sixty (60) points to enter the random selection. Applicants with less than sixty (60) points will be automatically disqualified. Applicants will only be contacted via a valid MJC student email and asked to provide supporting documentation. Supporting documentation will be used to determine program eligibility. 

 

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 Additional Requirements for Accepted Applicants

Accepted applicants will be required successfully complete the Clinical Clearance process.

Clinical Clearance:

Students must be eligible to participate in clinical at local facilities. Probation and/or Restricted license not accepted.

Health Clearance:

    • A medical history and physical examination completed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner within six months prior to program start date. The physical must state that the applicant does not have any health conditions that would create a hazard to self, employees, or patients.
    • Documentation of required immunizations.
    • A negative Tuberculine skin test (TST) or Quantiferon TB Gold Blood Test must be obtained. If a positive reaction is obtained, or has previously been obtained, a chest x-ray must be taken unless medically contraindicated.

Background Check:

    • All students participating in clinical assignments are required by acute care hospitals to complete a criminal background check and be cleared by the clinical facility in order to participate in the clinical experience. (See Policy for Denial of Licensure.)

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification:

    • All students must have current certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers, which may not lapse during the program. A list of approved BLS providers will be made available to students

Drug Screen:

    • All students participating in clinical assignments will be required to pass a drug screen. 

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 Program Curriculum   

Prerequisites:                                                                                            Units

Anatomy 125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

Physiology 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

Microbiology 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  4

English 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3 OR

English 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Psychology 101 or 141. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Sociology 101 or 102 or 125 or 150 or 154 or 156 or Anthropology 102  . . . 3

Communication Studies 100 or 102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  3

 

Required Nursing Courses

First Semester

Nurse 270 Nursing Process: Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

Nurse 271 Nursing Process: Fundamentals   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6.5

Second Semester

Nurse 272 Nursing Process: Geriatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0

Nurse 273 Nursing Process: Maternal-Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  6.5

Third Semester

Nurse 274 Nursing Process: Mental Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Nurse 275 Nursing Process: Medical-Surgical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Fourth Semester

Nurse 278 Nursing Process: Advanced Medical-Surgical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10


Additional MJC GE Graduation Requirements

Selected from the approved course list (MJC-GE) in the current MJC Catalog.

Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2

Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.5

Students who possess a baccalaureate or higher degree completed at a regionally accredited college or university will have satisfied general education and competency requirements including guidance and activities for the associate of arts or associate of science degree.

Veterans or reservists who submit proof of US military Basic Training will receive two (2) units of activities. File copy of DD214 with MJC Veterans Office.


Total Units for A.S. Degree . . . . . . . . 65.5 - 67.5

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 Scholastic Requirements 

Continuation in the program is dependent upon completion of all courses with a C grade or better. If a student receives less than a C in any required course, that course must be repeated with a C or better in order to qualify for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).  

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  Disability Services

Students with declared or suspected disabilities are urged to contact MJC’s Disability Services prior to entering the nursing program.  For more information, please call (209) 575-6225 or visit the Student Services Building, Room 112 on the MJC East Campus. Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS)

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 Policy for Denial of Licensure 

The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) protects the public by screening applicants for licensure in order to identify potentially unsafe practitioners. Statutory authority for denial of licensure is set out in the Business and Professions Code. Any student considering a career in nursing who has a criminal record is advised to go to the BRN website at www.rn.ca.gov and search Enforcement and then License Discipline and Convictions prior to applying to the ADN Program.

Criminal Record
Pre-Nursing students with a criminal record should attempt to have convictions expunged prior to applying for entrance into the nursing program. A criminal record may prevent students from clinical placement and therefore continuing in a nursing program.   

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 Transfer from Other Nursing Programs

Students wishing to transfer to the MJC ADN program from another nursing program are sometimes admitted on a very limited space-available basis. Please refer to our Transfer Policy link listed under "links to additional information" . NOTE: In order to graduate from the MJC ADN Program, a student must: 1) complete all ADN Program requirements; 2) complete the 4th semester of the MJC ADN Program; 3) complete 12 units “in residence” at MJC; and 4) complete the MJC GE graduation requirements.

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  Veterans

Medics and Corpsman wishing to apply to the MJC ADN program “may” be eligible for advanced placement into second semester. Medics and Corpsman are encouraged to have transcripts reviewed by the Veteran’s Center Coordinator (certifying officer) in the Veterans Resource Center, Room 116, in the Student Services Building located on the East Campus. Please call (209) 575-6017 to schedule an appointment or email Veterans Services for additional information.

After the initial appointment in the Veteran's Resource Center, schedule a follow up appointment with a nursing advisor, (209) 575-6362. A copy of the Defense Department Form (DD-214) with honorable discharge is required. Advanced placement admission for Medics and Corpsman is on a space-available basis. Transcripts are reviewed on an individual basis. Veterans must meet all program eligibility and preparation requirements prior to completing an online application. Additional testing is required for advanced placement. Please refer to the Veteran's Policy link listed under “links to additional information.”

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 International Students

Before applying, contact the MJC International Student Program at MJC_InternationalStudents@yosemite.edu or (209) 575-6012.

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 Accuracy/Changes Statement

The Yosemite Community College District and Modesto Junior College have made every effort to determine that everything stated in this document is accurate. Courses and programs are subject to change without notice by the head administration of the Yosemite Community College District or Modesto Junior College for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial support, or for any reason at the discretion of the District and the College.

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