Below is a sample academic plan that shows you how you can complete your Associate's Degree in two years. Your path may look different depending on your circumstances?for example, if you attend part-time, choose to take Intersession or Summer courses, or have earned prior credit (Credit for Prior Learning, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Credit). The plan includes four semesters, each with an average course load of 15 units, and follows the Plan 1 General Education pattern. You are required to meet with a counselor to set up a comprehensive education plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.

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. 

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.

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.

Program Map

GE General Education Course
M Major Course
E Elective Course
SI Summer/Intersession Course *
* Course is appropriate for Summer and Intersession, which are accelerated terms.

Getting Started

First Semester

16-17 units

Second Semester

15.5 units

Third Semester

14.5 units

Fourth Semester

14 units