Associate in Science Nursing (ASN)

General Information: Yuba College offers an Associate in Science Nursing (ASN) program leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). A career ladder program for LVN’s wishing to advance to the RN level is also available. All students are advised to check the Yuba College Website for nursing (nursing.yccd.edu) often for new information relative to application and admission. Graduates after passing the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination will have a variety of employment opportunities.

Requirements: 

Costs: In addition to the expenses of regularly enrolled students (living costs, activity fees, books, tuition, etc.), Nursing students have the additional expenses of uniforms, licensing, health examination, drug testing, criminal background check, and other expenses. Nursing students are eligible for grants and loans available to any Yuba College student meeting the financial aid criteria. Upon completion of the Program, the graduate, unless otherwise disqualified by the licensing board, is eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination. 

Drug Policy: All students enrolled in nursing and allied health programs are subject to the department drug policy and procedure which can be found in the Student Handbook located on the Yuba College Website for nursing (nursing.yccd.edu). 

Criminal Background Checks: All clinical agencies used in the nursing programs require criminal background screening. Applicants who are found to have certain violations that preclude clinical placement will have the offer of admission rescinded. Costs associated with the background screening is the responsibility of the applicant. 

Pre-Admission Testing: Prior to admission, all applicants are required to complete a pre-admission as-assessment exam (TEAS). Preadmission testing is required for all students.

Enrollment Eligibility: To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

a. The program uses a multi-criteria enrollment process based on the California Community College Chancellor’s Office admission formula to evaluate and admit applicants. See our website nursing.yccd.edu for more details. Students must reapply each semester. There is no waiting list.

b. Successful completion with “C” grade or higher of the course prerequisites. 

c. Achieve a score of >67% on the latest Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), developed by Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). 

Enrollment Process: Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps: 1. Meet all eligibility requirements and complete our online application. Visit the nursing website: nursing. yccd.edu for more information. 2. Applicants will be admitted on a space-available basis using the multi-criteria screening process. Admitted students must complete a Yuba College application and complete the college entry requirements. 

60 students per a year

Program Goals and Objectives

Upon completion of the Associate in Science Nursing Program, the graduate:

• Obtain licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse through successful completion of the NCLEX-RN Examination.
• Function in all roles of the Registered Nurse as a competent entry level practitioner in all patient healthcare settings.
• Utilize evidence-based practices as foundation for the safe delivery of healthcare to the patient and family.
• Contribute to improvement of healthcare systems to support high-quality, safe, patient centered nursing care.
• Incorporate lifelong professional and personal development as a part of one’s identity as a nurse.

General Information: Yuba College offers an Associate in Science Nursing (ASN) program leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). A career ladder program for LVN’s wishing to advance to the RN level is also available. All students are advised to check the Yuba College Website for nursing (nursing.yccd.edu) often for new information relative to application and admission. Graduates after passing the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination will have a variety of employment opportunities.

Requirements: 

Costs: In addition to the expenses of regularly enrolled students (living costs, activity fees, books, tuition, etc.), Nursing students have the additional expenses of uniforms, licensing, health examination, drug testing, criminal background check, and other expenses. Nursing students are eligible for grants and loans available to any Yuba College student meeting the financial aid criteria. Upon completion of the Program, the graduate, unless otherwise disqualified by the licensing board, is eligible to take the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensing Examination. 

Drug Policy: All students enrolled in nursing and allied health programs are subject to the department drug policy and procedure which can be found in the Student Handbook located on the Yuba College Website for nursing (nursing.yccd.edu). 

Criminal Background Checks: All clinical agencies used in the nursing programs require criminal background screening. Applicants who are found to have certain violations that preclude clinical placement will have the offer of admission rescinded. Costs associated with the background screening is the responsibility of the applicant. 

Pre-Admission Testing: Prior to admission, all applicants are required to complete a pre-admission as-assessment exam (TEAS). Preadmission testing is required for all students.

Enrollment Eligibility: To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria:

a. The program uses a multi-criteria enrollment process based on the California Community College Chancellor’s Office admission formula to evaluate and admit applicants. See our website nursing.yccd.edu for more details. Students must reapply each semester. There is no waiting list.

b. Successful completion with “C” grade or higher of the course prerequisites. 

c. Achieve a score of >67% on the latest Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS), developed by Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). 

Enrollment Process: Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps: 1. Meet all eligibility requirements and complete our online application. Visit the nursing website: nursing. yccd.edu for more information. 2. Applicants will be admitted on a space-available basis using the multi-criteria screening process. Admitted students must complete a Yuba College application and complete the college entry requirements.