Accelerated Track Registered NursingAS Degree

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AS Degree
Program code
43185.00AS
Department
RN regular/accelerated
CIP code
51.1601: Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
TOP code
1230.10 - Registered Nursing*
The Associate Degree in Accelerated Track Registered Nursing program prepares the student for licensure as an RN at the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) level. The three-semester program provides theory and clinical content required for registered nursing licensure. Upon completion of the degree, the student will be eligible for the national/state licensure examination for registered nursing. A registered nurse can seek employment in a variety of settings: acute care hospital, community/home health care, skilled and long-term care, clinics, physician offices and any number of private industries that interface with healthcare delivery. A national shortage of registered nurses is predicted for the next two decades. Admission to the Program: Students are admitted by application only. Contact the Nursing Department or visit www.butte.edu/healthoccupations for application dates and materials. General Requirements: Age 17 or older with a 12th grade education or equivalent. A minimum composite score of 62 on the latest version of the TEAS test (may be repeated once). Prerequisites: Must be completed with a minimum C grade for each prior to application, and an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher CMST 4, CMST 10, or COMM C1000 (select one) ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E FN 2 or FN 50 PSYC C1000 Biology Prerequisites: These three courses must be completed with combined GPA of 2.5 or higher, minimum C grade for each, and no more than one repetition of any one of these courses BIOL 15 - Introduction to Microbiology BIOL 20 - Human Anatomy BIOL 21 - Human Physiology Required Course: ANTH 4, SOC 2, or SOC 4 (select one). May be in progress during the application process. All non-nursing coursework required for graduation must be completed prior to start of the program. Applicants that have failed more than once from any nursing program (LVN and/or RN) are ineligible to apply. General Requirements beginning FALL 2026: Age 17 or older with a 12th grade education or equivalent. A minimum composite score of 62 on the latest version of the TEAS test (may be repeated once). Prerequisites: Must be completed with a minimum C grade for each prior to application, and an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher CMST 4 or COMM C1000 (select one) ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E FN 2 PSYC C1000 Biology Prerequisites: These three courses must be completed with combined GPA of 2.5 or higher, minimum C grade for each, and no more than one repetition of any one of these courses. Pass/No Pass Biology courses are not accepted. BIOL 15 - Introduction to Microbiology BIOL 20 - Human Anatomy BIOL 21 - Human Physiology Applicants that have failed more than once from any nursing program (LVN and/or RN) are ineligible to apply. Advanced Placement exam credit will only be accepted for AP English Composition and/or AP Psychology. Official test scores must be submitted to Admissions & Records. Remaining general education courses may be in progress at the time of application but must be completed before program begins. Admission to the program is based on the following point system: TEAS (composite score on first attempt of any distinct version) 25 points for composite score of 80.00-100.00 15 points for composite score of 75.00-79.99 5 points for composite score of 70.00-74.99 0 points for composite score of 62.00-69.99 Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Microbiology GPA (after first time taking it) 25 points for an overall GPA of 4.0 or higher 15 points for an overall GPA of 3.50-3.99 5 points for an overall GPA of 3.00-3.49 0 points for an overall GPA of 0.00-2.99 Healthcare Experience 25 points for 1800 hours or more worked in the last 2 years as a CNA, EMT, LVN, Paramedic, Monitor Tech, Perinatal Tech, Surgery Tech, ED Tech, Patient Monitors, Patient Care Support Techs or Corpsman 15 points for 1000 hours or more worked in the last 2 years as a CNA, EMT, LVN, Paramedic, Monitor Tech, Perinatal Tech, Surgery Tech, ED Tech, Patient Monitors, Patient Care Support Techs or Corpsman 5 points for 500 hours or more worked in the last 2 years as a CNA, EMT, LVN, Paramedic, Monitor Tech, Perinatal Tech, Surgery Tech, ED Tech, Patient Monitors, Patient Care Support Techs or Corpsman 0 points for no qualifying healthcare experience Permanent Residence in Butte, Glenn, Tehama or Plumas counties (must provide documentation) 25 points for living within Butte, Glenn, Tehama or Plumas counties in California 0 points for living outside these California counties Total Possible Points - 100 The top 48 applicants with the highest points will be admitted. Applicants that have failed more than once from any nursing program (LVN and/or RN) are ineligible to apply. Persons with substance abuse issues or with conviction of crimes substantially related to the practice of nursing may not be granted a license by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Fingerprints are a required part of the application for licensure. Records that are expunged or sealed, and juvenile records will be accessed and reviewed.
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Community of interest
HPS Health & Public Services
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AS Degree
Program code
43185.00AS
Department
RN regular/accelerated
CIP code
51.1601: Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
TOP code
1230.10 - Registered Nursing*
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Accelerated Track Registered Nursing
AS Degree

The Associate of Science is typically awarded for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and Career Technical Education (CTE) programs. Like every Butte College associate degree, it has two parts: a general-education curriculum that gives you a broad base of knowledge, and an academic program where you specialize.

About General Education. GE is an integrated program of learning designed to foster intellectual curiosity, cultural understanding, critical thinking, creative reasoning, oral and written communication, and the capacity for ethical reasoning. By graduation, you'll have developed the ability to think critically, communicate clearly, apply quantitative reasoning, understand how the major academic disciplines ask their questions, comprehend diverse cultures and historical periods, and assess ethical problems — alongside the depth you build in your major.

See the 2025-26 Catalog for official program details

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Term 1

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23–26 units

General Education: Area 2

Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

College-level mathematics or quantitative reasoning — the toolkit behind science, business, and informed citizenship.

General Education: Area 3

Arts and Humanities

How people and cultures, across time, respond to themselves and the world through artistic and cultural creative production. Visual and performing arts, art history, foreign languages, literature, philosophy, religion.

General Education: Area 6

Ethnic Studies

The histories, experiences, and contributions of the four autonomous disciplines: Black / African American / Africana studies, Native American studies, Chicano/a/x and Latino/a/x studies, and Asian American studies.

Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999)

Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see options.

Term 2 (Program begins in Spring only)

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12 units
NSG 1
Accelerated Track Foundations of Practice
1 units

This course utilizes the conceptual framework of the nursing curriculum to provide the foundation for nursing practice. Common threads integrated throughout the program are nursing process, nutrition, medication administration, cultural diversity, communication and professional roles. Topics include an introduction to nursing care, legal and ethical aspects, therapeutic communication, and concepts underlying current professional practice. This course provides a foundation to prepare the student to use critical thinking and the nursing process in providing direct patient care. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 2
Accelerated Track Pharmacology I
1 units

This course is a study of the fundamental concepts of pharmacology, with a focus on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and related nursing implications for the major drug classes. Nursing process and cultural implications will be discussed for the basic drug classifications. Topics Include Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System, Anti-Infective and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs, Immune and Chemotherapy Drugs, Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal Tract & Nutrition, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Otic Drugs, Coagulation Modifier and Diuretic Drugs. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 3
Accelerated Track Medical Surgical Nursing IA
1.5 units

This course examines the pathophysiological foundations of health and disease and introduces the role of the nursing process in the maintenance, restoration and promotion of health. This course also explores concepts and challenges in client management in acute and chronic illnesses. Emphasis is placed on developing familiarity with the role of the professional nurse: gathering information, formulating nursing diagnoses, planning interventions, implementation or care, medication administration, and evaluation of outcomes. Topics include: fluid and electrolyte balance and disturbances, parenteral therapy, diabetes and respiratory disorders. The focus is on the care of clients with acute and chronic problems and client education. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 4
Accelerated Track Medical Surgical Nursing IB
2.5 units

This course examines the pathophysiological foundations of health and disease and introduces the role of the nursing process in the maintenance, restoration and promotion of health. This course also explores concepts and challenges in client management in acute and chronic illnesses. Emphasis is placed on developing familiarity with the role of the professional nurse: gathering information, formulating nursing diagnoses, planning interventions, implementation or care, medication administration, and evaluation of outcomes. Topics include fluid and electrolyte balance and disturbances, parenteral therapy, diabetes and respiratory disorders. The focus is on the care of clients with acute and chronic problems, and client education. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 5
Accelerated Track Foundations Clinical
2 units

This course applies theory from NSG 1, NSG 2, NSG 3, and NSG 4 in the skills lab. Emphasis will be placed upon the role of the registered nurse in delivery of basic bedside care, mastery of basic nursing skills, medication administration, and applying the nursing process to delivery of safe care. Pass/No Pass only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 6
Accelerated Track Clinical I
4 units

This course applies theory from NSG 1, NSG 2, NSG 3, and NSG 4 to the hospitalized client utilizing clinical experience in hospitals to provide services to adult clients. Emphasis will be placed upon the role of the registered nurse in delivery of basic bedside care, medication administration, and applying the nursing process to delivery of safe care. Pass/No Pass only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

Term 3 (Summer intersession)

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12 units
NSG 7
Accelerated Track Normal and Advanced Obstetrics Nursing
1.5 units

This course utilizes the conceptual framework of the nursing curriculum to provide the foundation for nursing practice. Common threads integrated throughout the program are nursing process, nutrition, medication administration, cultural diversity, communication and professional roles. Topics include an introduction to nursing care, legal and ethical aspects, therapeutic communication, and concepts underlying current professional practice. This course provides a foundation to prepare the student to use critical thinking and the nursing process in providing direct patient care. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 8
Accelerated Track Normal and Advanced Pediatric Nursing
1.5 units

This course prepares the Associate Degree Nursing student to care for clients in the pediatric setting. The focus is on family centered pediatric nursing beginning in the newborn period through the care of the adolescent child. Using the nursing process approach, the course will include normal and high risk newborn and infant care, normal child health care, and acute pediatric care. In addition, content related to the child at risk will be addressed. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 9
Accelerated Track Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
1.5 units

This course is designed to enable the student to acquire knowledge and skills in the systematic observation of patients with psychopathologic syndromes and developmental disabilities. Students will also increase their general knowledge of the dynamics, etiology, and treatment of psychopathology. Emphasis is placed on further development of the nurse's therapeutic self, and the utilization of the nursing process. This course is specifically directed toward the identification of nursing care goals, approaches, and interventions which are applicable to any patient experiencing psychological distress. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 10
Accelerated Track Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing II
1.5 units

This course addresses the nursing of adult clients with acute and chronic illnesses. Common chronic and acute illnesses, adaptation to, and acute episodes of these illnesses in the acute hospital setting are covered. Physical assessment of the adult, normal development and physiology, nutrition, pharmacology, sexuality, cultural factors, and prevention and early detection measures appropriate to the various nursing problems are discussed. Nursing process to promote adaptation is stressed throughout the course. Topics include cardiovascular disorders. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 11
Accelerated Track Obstetrics and Pediatric Nursing Clinical
2 units

This course provides directed clinical experience in acute hospitals and agencies that provide services for maternity and pediatric clients. Through the use of the nursing process, the student will provide care, teaching, support, and rehabilitation for maternity and pediatric clients. Emphasis will be upon the role of the registered nurse in caring for obstetric and pediatric clients and prevention of complications related to maternity, pediatric clients, and client education. Pass/No Pass only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 12
Accelerated Track Clinical Medical/Surgical II and Mental Health Nursing
4 units

This course provides directed clinical experience in acute hospitals and agencies that provide services for mental health and medical/surgical clients. Through the use of the nursing process, the student will provide care, teaching, support, and rehabilitation for mental health and medical/surgical clients. Emphasis will be upon the role of the registered nurse in caring for clients with acute and chronic problems, prevention of complications related to mental health and medical/surgical clients, and client education. Observation and participation in a variety of community mental health settings allows the student to use the theory in supervised practice. Pass/No Pass only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

Term 4

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13 units
NSG 13
Accelerated Track Associate Degree Nursing Capstone
0.5 units

This course provides an opportunity for students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program to develop skills in leading and managing patient care and prepare for passage of the licensure examination. Content includes presentation of the registered nurse's role in planning, organizing, staffing and directing safe patient-centered care. Professional and social issues in leadership and management will also be discussed. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 14
Accelerated Track Gerontology and Community Based Nursing
1.5 units

This course focuses on the needs of the older adults and the disabled/chronically ill older adult in the community, home health, and dementia care settings. Course content builds on the student's knowledge of the aging process by the study of dynamics, etiology, and treatment of the rapidly growing aging population. Emphasis is placed on assisting client adaptation to normal age-related changes and chronic aging conditions as well as healthy/robust aging practices. Course content includes geriatric nursing, management of chronic illness, and healthy aging. The nursing process is utilized to assist the student in the planning of goal directed care for this client population. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 15
Accelerated Track Pharmacology II
1 units

This course is a study of the fundamental concepts of pharmacology, with a focus on pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and related nursing implications for the major drug classes. Nursing process and cultural implications will be discussed for the basic drug classifications. Topics Include Central Nervous System Agents, Anti-Epileptic & Anti-Parkinson Drugs, Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System, Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular System, Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System, Men's and Women's Health Drugs. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 16
Accelerated Track Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing III
4 units

This course covers the nursing care of adult clients with high risk, complex, and critical health care problems and adaptation to these problems. Students will study the nursing process related to the care of patients with multiple system disorders, unstable medical conditions, and critical health care disorders. This course emphasizes pathophysiology, complex issues in nursing process and professional and advocacy nursing roles. Topics include Emergency and Critical Care, Hemodynamic monitoring, renal system, hematology/Immune System, Endocrine Disorders, Shock and Neurology. Graded only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

NSG 17
Accelerated Track Clinical III
6 units

This course provides students with directed clinical experience in hospitals, community health agencies and agencies that provide services to the acutely ill adult, to the elderly or those having disabilities/chronic conditions. Through the use of the nursing process, the student will provide care, teaching, support, and rehabilitation to individuals who have acute or chronic illness, disabilities, or are elderly in the hospital or in the community. Emphasis will be upon the role of the registered nurse to promote illness prevention, community health, and positive aging and client independence. Pass/No Pass only.

Prerequisite: Admission to Accelerated Track Registered Nursing Program

Career Connections

2-Year Degree Paths

Entry points students may pursue after associate-level study, technical preparation, or licensure pathways.

Example roles: 3

  • Registered Nurses
  • Nursing Assistants
  • Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

4-Year Degree Paths

Roles that more often open up after transfer and a bachelor's degree.

No locally mapped occupations in the current dataset are grouped into the 4-year pathway for this program.

Graduate School Paths

Advanced roles commonly associated with graduate, professional, or post-baccalaureate study.

No locally mapped occupations in the current dataset are grouped into the graduate-school pathway for this program.

Local Job Market

Registered NursesSOC 29-1141344 nearby openings

Search keyword used: registered nurse · Search window: last 30 days, 25-mile radius · Avg listed salary: $103,631/yr

Top employers in sample

  • TravelNurseSource 7
  • Adventist Health Rideout 5
  • All Medical Personnel 2
  • Enloe Medical Center 2
  • Adventist Health and Rideout 1

Where the postings are

  • Linda, Yuba County 10
  • Chico, Butte County 6
  • Oregon, Butte County 4

Sample current postings

  1. School LVN for Yuba/Marysville -Up to $40hrAmergis · Linda, Yuba County · today
  2. Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,074 per week in Marysville, CATravelNurseSource · Linda, Yuba County · today
  3. Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,551 per week in Marysville, CATravelNurseSource · Linda, Yuba County · today
  4. Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,296 per week in Marysville, CATravelNurseSource · Linda, Yuba County · today
  5. Travel Interventional Radiology TechnologistStaff Today · Chico, Butte County · today

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Nursing AssistantsSOC 31-113196 nearby openings

Search keyword used: nursing assistant · Search window: last 30 days, 25-mile radius · Avg listed salary: $121,356/yr

Top employers in sample

  • Adventist Health 4
  • LanceSoft 4
  • Enloe Health 2
  • Arbor Post Acute 1
  • Enloe Medical Center 1

Where the postings are

  • Chico, Butte County 11
  • Linda, Yuba County 3
  • Chapmantown, Butte County 1
  • Las Plumas, Butte County 1
  • Manzanita, Butte County 1

Sample current postings

  1. Medical Assistant, Full Time, Paradise LL Primary CareAdventist Health · Paradise, Butte County · today
  2. Medical Assistant, Full Time, Paradise LL Primary CareAdventist Health · Las Plumas, Butte County · today
  3. Medical Assistant, Full Time, Paradise LL Primary CareAdventist Health · Nelson, Butte County · today
  4. Medical Assistant, Full Time, Paradise LL Primary CareAdventist Health · Chico, Butte County · today
  5. Travel Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)The Good Life MedStaff · Oregon, Butte County · today

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Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesSOC 29-206129 nearby openings

Search keyword used: LVN · Search window: last 30 days, 25-mile radius · Avg listed salary: $76,829/yr

Top employers in sample

  • Britt Medical Search 4
  • Adventist Health and Rideout 3
  • Rideout 3
  • Ampla Health 2
  • V R Della Infotech Inc 2

Where the postings are

  • Linda, Yuba County 11
  • Thermalito, Butte County 4
  • Chico, Butte County 2
  • Chapmantown, Butte County 1
  • Live Oak, Sutter County 1

Sample current postings

  1. School LVN for Yuba/Marysville -Up to $40hrAmergis · Linda, Yuba County · today
  2. Clinical Case Manager LVN (29539)Ampla Health · Chico, Butte County · today
  3. Licensed Vocational Nurse (29635)Ampla Health · Chico, Butte County · today
  4. Physician / Oncology / California / Locum or Permanent / Medical Oncologist opening north of Sacramento, CA JobBritt Medical Search · Thermalito, Butte County · 1 day ago
  5. Physician / Gynecology / California / Locum or Permanent / OBGYN opening north of Sacramento, CA - great team & support JobBritt Medical Search · Thermalito, Butte County · 1 day ago

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Posting counts come from Adzuna's index of US job boards, covering the last 30 days within 25 miles of ZIP 95965. Coverage and salary visibility vary by employer. Empty searches expand the radius and posting window before the section gives up.

Source Notes

Course sequencing is generated from the Acadia Program Mapper cache. Career groupings use local CIP-to-SOC mappings and BLS occupation data when available. Confirm education plans with Counseling and Advising.

Live wage data was not available from the BLS helper for the mapped occupations, so some pay fields may be blank.

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