护理学院为学生准备注册护士（RN）执照，职业护士（VN）执照和注册护士助理（CNA）认证。注册护士计划面向有资格的男性和女性，为在医院和类似卫生机构的职员护士职位做准备。它由加利福尼亚州注册护士局（BRN）批准
The Registered Nursing Program is offered for qualified men and women to prepare for staff nurse positions in hospitals and similar health agencies. It is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Graduation from SBCC with an Associate Degree and a major in Nursing qualifies graduates to take the State Board Examination for licensure as a registered nurse.<br><br>The program includes progression through a four semester course of study in preparation for RN licensure. Nursing courses offered on campus are integrated with clinical nursing experience in community hospitals and health agencies. Advanced placement is dependent on past experience, clinical competence and knowledge of nursing content. A nursing course may be challenged based on a student's prior education or experience in accordance with college policy. Completion of the program requires a C minimum in all required and support courses, and a 2.0 average in all coursework taken at SBCC.<br><br>A separate application to the ADN program is required. Applications are available on the SBCC School of Nursing web page. Official High School transcripts or GED results, official college transcripts showing completion of program prerequisites, and official college transcripts from all colleges attended must be submitted to the Health Technologies Office. Information meetings regarding application, curriculum, etc. are held one time each month during the school year.