Nursing-Registered
20 courses · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
NRN 098 Topics
- Units
- 0.5-3
- Hours
- 9-54 Lecture
Courses on a variety of contemporary topics will be offered to meet the interests and needs of students in the Nursing area. Not offered every semester.
NRN 105 Work Experience - Nursing
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 54-216 Lab
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: NRN 271L or NRN 272L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This work experience course of supervised employment is designed to assist students to acquire desirable work habits, attitudes, and skills in a field related to the students’ major, to enable them to become productive employees. This course also provides students with career awareness for jobs. 54 hours of work equals one unit of course credit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5, Section 55253. Students may earn a maximum of 14 units of credit for work experience.
NRN 106A Health Science Skills Laboratory- First Semester
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 27 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: Enrollment in the Registered Nursing Program or any NCE courses, or being an RN Re-entry student.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised use with supplemental learning assistance of the skills lab to assist the student in the development of clinical competency of nursing fundamentals and mastery of fundamental psychomotor skills content addressed in courses NRN 171, and NRN 171L. Open entry/open exit. Pass/No Pass
NRN 106B Health Science Skills Laboratory- Second Semester
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 27 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: Enrollment in the Registered Nursing Program or any NCE courses, or being an RN Re-entry student.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised use with supplemental learning assistance of skills lab to assist the student in development of clinical competency of nursing concepts pertaining to maternal-child health and mastery of psychomotor skills related to maternal-child biological and psychosocial needs addressed in courses NRN 172, and NRN 172L. Open entry/open exit. Pass/No Pass.
NRN 106C Health Science Skills Laboratory- First Year Refresher
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 27 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: Enrollment in the Registered Nursing Program or any NCE courses, or being an RN Re-entry student.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised use with supplemental learning assistance of skills lab to assist the re-entry student or EMT student in the expansion of clinical competency of principles of nursing and mastery of basic to intermediate pyschomotor skills content addressed in courses NRN 171, NRN 171L, NRN 172, NRN 172L, EMT 104 or EMT 105. Open entry/open exit. Pass/No Pass.
NRN 170 Pharmacological Concepts of Nursing
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: BIOL 239 and BIOL 249 and BIOL 139 or BIOL 229 and ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H
- Transfers to
- CSU
This pharmacology course introduces the concepts within the four domains of Person, Health and Illness, Environment, and Nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain related to pharmacology including: fluid and electrolyte balance, metabolism, central nervous system, cellular regulation, oxygenation, perfusion, inflammation, infection, comfort, stress and coping, mood & affect, cognition, safety & infection control, communication, professional behavior, diversity, health promotion, healthcare systems, clinical reasoning/judgment, and ethics. Further emphasis is placed on drug classifications and application of the nursing process to drug administration. Upon completion, students should be able to identify safe nursing care incorporating the concepts discussed in this course.
NRN 171 Principles of Nursing Practice and Simple Concepts
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 81 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: BIOL 239 and BIOL 249 and or BIOL 229 and ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H and
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: NRN 170
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces and develops the concepts within the four domains of Person, Health and Illness, Environment, and Nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including: elimination, metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, perfusion, inflammation, infection, mobility, cognition, oxygenation, tissue integrity, comfort, emergencies, safety and infection control, diversity, health promotion, communication, professional behaviors, clinical reasoning/judgment, healthcare system, and ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and explain safe nursing care incorporating the concepts discussed in this course.
NRN 171L Principles of Nursing Practice and Simple Concepts Lab
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 243 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: BIOL 239 and BIOL 249 and BIOL 139 or BIOL 229 and ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000H and
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: NRN 171 and NRN 170
- Transfers to
- CSU
This clinical course applies the concepts of NRN 171 within the four domains of Person, Health and Illness, Environment, and Nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including: elimination, metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance, perfusion, inflammation, infection, mobility, cognition, oxygenation, tissue integrity, comfort, emergencies, safety and infection control, diversity, health promotion, communication, professional behaviors, clinical reasoning/judgment, healthcare system, ethics, and clinical competency.
NRN 172 Family Health and Illness Concepts
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: NRN 170 With a minimum grade of pass and NRN 171 With a minimum grade of Pass and NRN 171L With a minimum grade of Pass and
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: NRN 172L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course describes and relates the concepts within the four domains of Person, Health and Illness, Environment, and Nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including:physical growth and development, psychosocial development, cognitive development, metabolism, cellular regulation, perfusion, reproduction, infection, comfort, emergencies, oxygenation, inflammation, safety and infection control, diversity, health promotion, communication, professional behaviors, clinical reasoning/judgment, and ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to differentiate safe nursing care incorporating the concepts discussed in this Family Health and Illness Concepts course.
NRN 172L Family Health and Illness Concepts Lab
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 243 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: NRN 170 With a grade of Pass. and NRN 171 With a grade of Pass. and NRN 171L With a grade of Pass. and
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: NRN 172
- Transfers to
- CSU
This clinical course applies the concepts of NRN 172 within the four domains of Person, Health and Illness, Environment, and Nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including:physical growth and development, psychosocial development, cognitive development, metabolism, cellular regulation, perfusion, reproduction, infection, comfort, emergencies, oxygenation, inflammation, safety and infection control, diversity, health promotion, communication, professional behaviors, clinical reasoning/judgment, and ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to differentiate safe nursing care incorporating the concepts discussed in this Family Health and Illness Concepts Lab.
NRN 198 Topics
- Units
- 0.5-3
- Hours
- 9-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Courses on a variety of contemporary topics will be offered to meet the interests and needs of students in the nursing area. Not offered every semester.
NRN 199 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 18-54 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Independent study allows students to pursue projects under faculty advisement and supervision. The project may be directed field experience, research, or development of skills and competencies. The proposed project must be approved by a nursing faculty, the Associate Dean of Health Sciences and the Vice President of Academic Affairs prior to registration.
NRN 200 Role Transition
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: Co Requisite: Acceptance into the Nursing Program.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Bridge course for LVN or transfer students with an emphasis on RN role development and application of the nursing process within the Santa Ana College Nursing Conceptual Framework. Review of test-taking strategies, medication calculations, communication techniques, concept mapping, outcomes assessment, fluid balance, and skills testing. Open to all nursing students; required of advanced placement/LVN students entering into the nursing program in any semester other than first semester.
NRN 206A Health Science Skills Laboratory- Third Semester
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 27 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Enrollment in the Registered Nursing Program or any NCE courses, or being an RN Re-entry student.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised use with supplemental learning assistance of skills lab to assist the student in development of clinical competency of mental health nursing and mastery of psychomotor skills content addressed in courses NRN 271, and NRN 271L. Open entry/open exit. Pass/No Pass
NRN 206B Health Science Skills Laboratory- Fourth Semester
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 27 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: Enrollment in the Registered Nursing Program or any NCE courses, or being an RN Re-entry student.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised use with supplemental learning assistance of skills lab to assist the student in development of clinical competency of advanced medical/surgical nursing concepts and mastery of advanced medical/surgical psychomotor skills content addressed in courses NRN 272, and NRN 272L. Open entry/open exit. Pass/No Pass.
NRN 206C Health Science Skills Laboratory- Second Year Transition
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 27 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Enrollment in the Registered Nursing Program or any NCE courses, or being an RN Re-entry student.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised use with supplemental learning assistance of skills lab to assist the RN refresher, advanced placed nursing student, or EMT student in the development and maintenance of clinical competency of nursing theoretical knowledge and mastery of advanced psychomotor skills content necessary for the transition into clinical practice as addressed in courses NRN 271, NRN 271L, NRN 272, and NRN 272L; EMT 104, or EMT 105. Open entry/open exit. Pass/No Pass.
NRN 271 Mental Health and Acute Concepts
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: NRN 172 With a passing grade of "C" or better and NRN 172L With a grade of Pass and
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: NRN 271L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course examines the concepts within the four domains of Person, Health and Illness, Environment, and Nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including: metabolism, emergencies, stress & coping, mood & affect, cognition, addictive behavior, central nervous system regulation, cellular regulation, oxygenation, perfusion, inflammation, infection, mobility, comfort, safety & infection control, diversity, health promotion, communication, professional behaviors, clinical reasoning/judgment, health care system, and ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze safe nursing care incorporating the concepts discussed in this course.
NRN 271L Mental Health and Acute Concepts Lab
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 243 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: NRN 172 With a passing grade of "C" or better and NRN 172L With a grade of Pass and
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: NRN 271
- Transfers to
- CSU
This clinical course applies the concepts of NRN 271 within the four domains of Person, Health and Illness, Environment, and Nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including: metabolism, emergencies, stress & coping, mood & affect, cognition, addictive behavior, central nervous system regulation, cellular regulation, oxygenation, perfusion, inflammation, infection, mobility, comfort, safety & infection control, diversity, health promotion, communication, professional behaviors, clinical reasoning/judgment, health care system, ethics and clinical competency.
NRN 272 Complex Concepts
- Units
- 3.5
- Hours
- 63 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: NRN 271 With a passing grade of "C" or better and NRN 271L With a grade of Pass and
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: NRN 272L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course formulates the concepts within the four domains of Person, Health and Illness, Environment, and Nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including: fluid and electrolyte balance, metabolism, central nervous system regulation, oxygenation, perfusion, tissue integrity, infection, mobility, comfort, emergencies, safety & infection control, diversity, health promotion, communication, professional behavior, clinical reasoning/judgment, health care system, and ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to synthesize safe nursing care incorporating the concepts discussed in this course.
NRN 272L Complex Concepts and Preceptorship Lab
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 243 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: NRN 271 With at least a minimum passing grade of a "C" or better and NRN 271L With a grade of Pass and
- Corequisite
- Concurrent enrollment in: NRN 272
- Transfers to
- CSU
This clinical course applies the concepts of NRN 272 within the four domains of Person, Health and Illness, Environment, and Nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including: fluid and electrolyte balance, metabolism, central nervous system regulation, oxygenation, perfusion, tissue integrity, infection, mobility, comfort, emergencies, safety & infection control, diversity, health promotion, communication, professional behaviors, clinical reasoning/judgment, health care system, ethics, and clinical competency. Upon completion, students should be able to synthesize safe nursing care incorporating the concepts discussed in this course.