Nursing at Contra Costa College

Nursing is more than just a career — it’s a calling to care, to lead, and to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives. At CCC, our Nursing Program is designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in healthcare through rigorous academics and real-world clinical experience.

You’ll learn to:

• Deliver safe, patient-centered care
• Collaborate with healthcare teams
• Apply clinical reasoning and evidence-based practices
• Understand legal and ethical standards in nursing

Our program leads to an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and prepares you to take the NCLEX-RN exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN).

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Nursing Bulletins + Applications

Stay up to date on important application deadlines, requirements, and announcements. We post Nursing Bulletins regularly to provide prospective and continuing students with the latest program information and resources. Make sure to check back often to stay on track.

You may mail your application packet to:  

Contra Costa College
2600 Mission Bell Dr, San Pablo, CA 94806 
Attention: Admissions & Records 

Or, bring the packet to Admissions & Records, located in the Student Services Center #115. 

Challenge Nursing Courses

If you have prior experience or equivalent coursework, you may be eligible to challenge certain nursing classes. This option allows you to demonstrate your knowledge and potentially earn credit without taking the full course. Contact the Nursing Department for guidance on eligibility, procedures, and deadlines.

• N210 and N211 Challenge Exam Information
• Skills Competency Information for Advanced Placement Students 
  (Returning, LVN/LPT, Transfer, Foreign Trained, 30 Unit Option)

For Students Seeking to Challenge N205 (Drug Dosage) and N212 (Pharmacology)

• Fall 2025 Challenge exam date: August 8, 2025
• Spring 2026 Challenge exam date: January 09, 2026

N205 and N212 Challenge Exams

• N205 and N212 Challenge Exam information
• Please contact CJ Price CPrice@contracosta.edu to register for the exam and for more information.

For Fall

• Spring Drug Dosage Challenge Dates are: TBA
  Please contact CJ Price cprice@contracosta.edu to register for the exam and for more information.

No Material Will Be Accepted After the Deadlines

A grade of 75% or better is required in each courses of the nursing program to progress and graduate.

Credit can be awarded for previous health knowledge and/or experience. Applicants who qualify for admission and are Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses or Licensed Psychiatric Technicians may apply for advanced placement. Advanced placement admission is based on space availability. For further information, call the Nursing Department office at 510.215.4103.