# Nursing-Registered Nursing (A.S. Degree)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Nursing

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36141/34939/35877

Program Code: SAC.NRSRG.AS

Program Control Number: 04226

The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). It is designed to qualify the graduate for the licensure examination and entry into practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). Additionally, completion of the Associate in Science Degree in Nursing prepares a graduate to transfer to a four-year institution for completion of a baccalaureate degree (see a counselor for requirements). The curriculum follows the Santa Ana College Conceptual Framework for Nursing.

Completion of a Nursing Orientation (call Santa Ana College Counseling at 714-564-6103 for dates) is strongly advised. Advance placement in the program may be granted to those students with certain prior experience, vocational nursing, registered nursing education or equivalent. Advanced-Placed/Transfer/Challenge applicants require an individual appointment with the Program Director or designee. SAC reserves the right to designate a certain number of spaces for contract agreements and/or meet grant designated requirements.

**Program Learning Outcome:**

**Graduates will function knowledgeably, safely, and effectively in nursing practice within a variety of health care settings and will be qualified for the licensing examination.**

**End-Of-Program Student Learning Outcomes-The student will:**

**a. Modify the nursing process to meet the patient's needs**

**b. Select theories for nursing practice to provide individualized care**

**c. Design health care teaching**

**d. Utilize effective verbal and non-verbal communication**

**e. Delegate appropriately**

**F. Practice accountability and responsibility**

**g. Grow in professional development, and**

**h. Operate as a patient advocate.**

**Please refer to** **www.sac.edu****/nursing** **for current and updated information.**

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  The Program Learning Outcome is that graduates will function knowledgeably, safely, and effectively in nursing practice within a variety of health care settings and will be qualified for the Registered Nursing (RN) licensing examination.
2.  The End-Of-Program Student Learning Outcomes - The student will: a. Modify the nursing process to meet the patient's needs b. Select theories for nursing practice to provide individualized care c. Design health care teaching d. Utilize effective verbal and non-verbal communication e. Delegate appropriately f. Practice accountability and responsibility g. Grow in professional development, and h. Operate as a patient advocate.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Admission Prerequisites: The following prerequisites are required for entry into the program and first semester. Nursing students must meet current departmental catalog requirements. 1. Apply to Santa Ana College, obtain a Student Identification Number, and submit all official college transcripts to Santa Ana College, Admissions Office, 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA. 92706-3398. Please alert the college to possible name changes (e.g. maiden name). It is the student's responsibility to follow up and make sure transcripts have been received. 2. Complete high school/equivalency or have a college degree, verified by submitting official transcripts of high school or college graduation, passing the GED, or passing the California High School Proficiency Examination. 3. Complete courses or equivalents (units are semester units):** | | 16-17 |
| BIOL 239 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 249 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 139 | Health Microbiology | 4 |
| or BIOL 229 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| or ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| **Major nursing requirements for the Associate Degree in Nursing: First Year Requirements** | | 19.5 |
| NRN 170 | Pharmacological Concepts of Nursing | 2 |
| NRN 171 | Principles of Nursing Practice and Simple Concepts | 4.5 |
| NRN 171L | Principles of Nursing Practice and Simple Concepts Lab | 4.5 |
| **Second Semester** | |  |
| NRN 172 | Family Health and Illness Concepts | 4 |
| NRN 172L | Family Health and Illness Concepts Lab | 4.5 |
| **Second Year Requirements** | | 16.5-18.5 |
| NRN 271 | Mental Health and Acute Concepts | 4 |
| NRN 271L | Mental Health and Acute Concepts Lab | 4.5 |
| **Fourth Semester** | |  |
| NRN 272 | Complex Concepts | 3.5 |
| NRN 272L | Complex Concepts and Preceptorship Lab | 4.5 |
| NRN 200 | Role Transition | 2 |
| **Graduation requirements for the Associate Degree in Nursing (See Counseling regarding catalog rights for graduation requirements): Total nursing units required if entered as generic student into first semester = 36. Total nursing units required if entered as LVN or advanced-placed student = 38 (This includes the NRN 200 Role Transition course units).** | | 15 |
| BIOL 239 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 249 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL 139 | Health Microbiology | 4 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| or ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM C1000H | Introduction to Public Speaking - Honors | 3 |
| or CMST 145 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| **Communications 101 or 110 at SCC** | | 3 |
| or SOC 100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOC 100H | Honors Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| **Select one course from the Associate Degree Plan 1, Social and Behavioral Science category, American Institutions - 3 Units** | |  |
| **Select one course from the Associate Degree Plan 1, Humanities category (Suggested course: English 102. It meets Humanities and Reading proficiency for Plan 1 and Critical Thinking for Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing at the CSUs) - 3 Units** | |  |
| **Total** | | **67-70** |