Nursing-Registered Nursing

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.