Associate Degree in Nursing Curriculum
The SBCC ADN Program is accredited by the California State Board of Registered Nursing and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The ADN curriculum includes approximately 30 modules or short courses. Nursing courses include both theoretical and clinical content. The curriculum is based on a conceptual framework and unifying elements that include: Jean Watson's Caring Science and Healing model, Maslow’s Theory of Basic Human Needs, Knowles Adult Learning Theory, Mastery Learning Theory, the Nursing Process, Erikson's Developmental Stages, and Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE—NURSING Modules
LEVEL I
(Prereq: Acceptance to ADN Program, all program requirements-Tb free, current CPR and physical exam with release from MD.)
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LEVEL III
(Prereq: All Level II Modules, Level II skills on Master Skills List & all required Comprehensive Assessments.)
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| N101 |
Introduction to Nursing |
0.8
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*N140 |
Advanced Skills |
1.2
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| N102 |
Safe C.A.R.E |
2.6
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N128 |
Chronic Oxygen Needs |
1.3
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| N104 |
Patient Assessment |
1.6
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N129 |
Maternal–Newborn Care |
1.8
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| N105 |
Record Keeping |
0.7
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*N129VN |
VN Maternal–Newborn Care |
1.4
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| N108 |
Nutritional Needs |
0.6
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*N133 |
Endocrine Dysfunction |
1.3
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| N111 |
Communication-Culture-Spirituality-Psychology |
1.3
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*N150 |
Leadership Skills |
1.0
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| N118 |
Pharmacology |
0.7 |
*N151 |
Discharge Planning |
0.6
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| N120 |
Medication Administration |
1.2
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*N157 |
Neurological Deficits |
1.2
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| N200A |
Topics in Nursing I |
0.2
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*N200C |
Topics in Nursing |
0.2
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| N183 |
Student Success |
0.2 |
N183 |
Student Success |
0.2 |
LEVEL II
(Prerequisite: All Level I Modules, Level I skills on Master Skills List and all required Comprehensive Assessments.)
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LEVEL IV
(Prerequisite: All Level III Modules, Level III skills on Master Skills List and all required Comprehensive Assessments, including a score on the RN Comprehensive Predictor that equals at least a 97% predicted probability of passing NCLEX.)
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| *N119 |
Introduction to RN for LVNs |
2.4
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*N154 |
Oncology |
1.5
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| *N121 |
Fluids and Electrolytes |
1.8
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*N155 |
Advanced Elimination Needs |
1.5
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| N122 |
Surgical Nursing |
1.8
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*N156 |
Acute Oxygen Needs |
1.7
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| N123 |
Infection Control |
1.2
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N158 |
Pediatric Nursing |
1.5
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| N126 |
Elimination Needs |
1.2
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*N158/VN |
Pediatric Nursing |
1.2
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| N127 |
Structural Disability |
1.0
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*N170 |
Current Issues in Nursing |
0.5
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| *N130 |
Psychological Needs |
1.9
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*N171 |
Complex Care |
2.4
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| N132 |
Geriatrics |
0.9
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*N200D |
Topics in Nursing I |
0.2
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| N200B |
Topics in Nursing I |
0.2 |
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N183 |
Student Success |
0.2 |
| N183 |
Student Success |
0.2
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Total 38.3
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| * Required for LVN to ADN |
† N201: Topics in Nursing II is required if in program longer than four semesters.
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General Education Requirements for ADN’s
| Additional Associate Degree Requirements |
Units
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| •#BioMed. Sci. 127 (Micro) |
(5)
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•#BioMed. Sci. 107 & 108( Anat/Phys)
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(8)
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Humanities Elective (See GE Sheet) |
(3)
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| •Psychology 100, Gen. Psych. |
(3)
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| •Sociology 101, Intro or Sociology 113, Sex Roles |
(3)
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•English 110, Composition and Reading
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(3)
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| •Comm 121 Interpersonal Comm. or Comm 131 Pbl.Spk |
(3)
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Math 107 or 111 Intermediate Algebra or higher math level
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(0/4) |
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Select 2 out of 3 of the Following:
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| Hist 100 or 101 or 102, or POLS 101 or 104 |
(3)
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PE (2) Acti. or (1) PE & HE101, 102, or 213 (3)
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(2/4) |
| Multicultural/Gender Studies (Soc 113 can be double counted to meet this requirement) |
(3) |
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• Grade of "C" or better required by the Board of Registered Nursing
# Must be completed prior to entering program and include required labs.
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For students considering eventual transfer to a BSN Program, it is recommended that you take Critical Thinking: English 111 or Philosophy 111 recommended; Math 117 or Psychology 150; and Sociology 101.
 Graduation Requirements: (1) Complete each required course in the ADN Program with a minimum grade of "C"or better; (2) Complete at least 18 units of general education requirements; (3) Complete a total of 60 degree-applicable units; (4) Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC; and (5) Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted. Candidates for an Associate Degree are expected to complete 45 units at SBCC, or complete the last 15 units in residence at SBCC.
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