The health care field offers many opportunities to apply life skills and experience to help people. As a health care professional, you will enjoy great challenges and great fulfillment.
At MiraCosta College, we offer several programs to help you get started or advance in the health care profession.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Approved by the California Department of Public Health - Medical Assistant Program (MAP)
- Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN)
Approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) - LVN to RN Career Ladder Nursing (LVN-RN)
Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) - Registered Nursing (RN)
Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)
MiraCosta College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age.
Student Voice
Ryan Anderson
"The nursing program here at MiraCosta College is the best! The faculty, staff, and other students are so helpful, knowledgeable, and supportive of our goal of becoming nurses. Every day I have the opportunity to learn something new and then actually apply that knowledge to my patients in the hospital and, if the timing works out, I get to see some of those patients walk out the doors in better health. It has been the most rewarding challenge of my life so far.”
Learn more about the RN program-Academic Programs in Nursing
The academic maps will give you an idea of the classes you need to take. However, please meet with a counselor to personalize your education plan.
KEY: Certificate of Proficiency Certificate of Achievement Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree
| Certified Nursing Assistant | MAP | CAREERS |
| Home Health Aide | MAP | |
| Licensed Vocational Nursing | MAP | CAREERS |
| Licensed Vocational Nursing | MAP | CAREERS |
| Registered Nursing (ADN - Track 1 with CSU GE) | MAP | |
| Registered Nursing (ADN - Track 1 with MCC GE) | MAP | CAREERS |
| Registered Nursing (LVN-to-RN) | MAP |
Additional Resources
- Express Nursing Counseling Sessions are now available!
- EVERY WEDNESDAY from 12pm-2pm, register here in advance
- Sessions are limited to 12 students at a time. This is a Q&A style session. If you are in need of a full appointment, please contact Counseling Services.
- Nursing Career Options Video: Learn all about career options in Nursing
- Policy Guidelines for Military Personnel Nursing Admission
- Nursing Information Sessions
- Additional Links and Resources
- RN Pass Rates
- LVN Pass Rates
- Request Additional Information: Learn more about all that MiraCosta College has to offer.
Contact Information
Department
Nursing and Allied Health
Building OC 4800
760.757.2121 x6466
