For entry to the first semester, Fall 2024 Dear Nursing Program

For entry to the first semester, Fall 2024

Dear Nursing Program Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in the Santa Ana College Registered Nursing (RN) program. This

packet contains the Santa Ana College Nursing Program’s multi-criteria admission process

information and application instructions, along with the Registered Nursing Multi-Criteria

Application itself. The application process for entering first semester in Fall 2024 will be

accomplished through email and using copies of official transcripts. Please read the instructions

very carefully.

Attention: Licensed Psychiatric Technicians must meet with the Program Director

or designee to determine placement and must attach letter indicating permission

to enter first semester.

SELECTION:

Proportionally, the Students invited to enter will be selected based on:

•

20% of the available admission spaces for Fall 2024 will be filled with randomly

selected students from the qualified applicants.

•

75% of the available admission spaces for Fall 2024 will be filled with students with the

highest number of points. In the case of a tie in points, a lottery will be conducted. An

additional 20 students will be selected as alternates.

•

5% of the available admission spaces for Fall 2024 will be filled with students who are

re-entering the program.

•

Applicants who are not selected for entry are encouraged to re-apply during the next

application period (September 1, 2024 – September 15, 2024) for possible entry into

Spring 2025. We do NOT maintain a waiting list for first semester entry.

ACCEPTANCE:

1. Notification of Acceptance will be e-mailed no later than the week of April 22, 2024. You

must contact the Health Sciences/Nursing Office by May 6, 2024 by e-mail

(nursing2@sac.edu), or by phone (714-564-6825) to confirm that you will be taking one of

the available spaces in Fall 2024. The notification letter will include information about two

mandatory orientations.

•

The first mandatory orientation will be on May 14, 2024 from 9am to 12pm, via Zoom.

•

The second mandatory orientation is TBA in August 2024 from 9am to 3pm, in room

TBA/Zoom.

1530 W. 17

Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706

Health Sciences/Nursing Department

2. Acceptance to the nursing program is tentative until:

•

You obtain/reactivate a Santa Ana College student I.D. number by applying to the

college.

AND

•

Official transcripts from ALL colleges/universities are received by Admissions and

Records

AND

•

Official transcripts from high school showing graduation date are received by

Admissions and Records unless the college/university transcript shows a posted degree

on the transcript.

AND

•

Official ATI TEAS Version 7/HESI/PAX-RN score sheet (results) is received by the

Nursing Office.

⇒ To send official ATI TEAS results to the Nursing Office, applicants must contact ATI at

www.atitesting.com to have official transcripts sent to “Santa Ana College ADN”

(unless you tested at Santa Ana College).

⇒ To send official HESI results to the Nursing Office, applicants must contact Elsevier at

https://evolve.elsevier.com to have official transcripts sent to Santa Ana College

Nursing Office.

⇒ To send official PAX-RN results to the Nursing Office, applicants must contact the

National League for Nursing at www.nln.org and select “Testing Services,” to have

official results sent to Santa Ana College Nursing Office.

AND

•

Official AP scores from the College Board are received by Admissions and Records, if

applicable.

AND

•

Official evaluated international transcripts are received by Admissions and Records, if

applicable.

These requirements must be met by June 3, 2024 or an alternate will be invited to enter the

SAC Nursing Program in your place.

***For application submissions only, email [email protected]

For any questions, email nursing2@sac.edu

NOTE: If we are not able to contact you at the information you provided

and/or you do not respond to our phone contact to enter the program

within two business days, your application may be disqualified or

considered as an alternate.

Thank you, and I hope to see you in the Santa Ana College Nursing Program.

Mary Steckler

Associate Dean of Health Sciences

Director of Nursing

Santa Ana College

S ANTA ANA COLLEGE FIRST SEMESTER AP P LICATION FALL 2024 E N TR Y

NURS ING P ROGRAM IN S TR UC TI ON S

STEP 1:

QUALIFICATIONS

ALL CHECKED = ELIGIBLE.

To be eligible to apply for admission to the nursing program, you must:

 Be at least 18 years of age at the time of admission.

AND

 Have COMPLETED the Nursing Program prerequisites or equivalents from a SAC

recognized accredited institution: Anatomy (BIOL 239), Physiology (BIOL 249),

Microbiology (BIOL 139 or BIOL 229) and Freshman Composition (ENGL 101 or

101H). Online Science courses, lectures and labs will only be accepted during the

COVID period of Spring 2020 – Summer 2021. Hybrid courses taken in Fall 2021

and after will be accepted (Hybrid: lectures online and face-to-face hands-on lab).

⇒ Science prerequisites must have been completed within the last 7 years (completed no

earlier than Spring 2018). Each science course must be passed with a grade of “C” or

higher (a grade of “Pass” will be allowed for classes taken in Spring 2020-Summer

2021) and the combined GPA of the science courses must be 2.5 or higher. If the

combined sciences’ GPA is under 2.5, you are NOT eligible to apply.

⇒ Freshman Composition (English 101 or 101H) must be from a United States

institution and must be passed with a grade of “C” or higher (a grade of “Pass”

will be allowed for classes taken in Spring 2020-Summer 2021).

AND

 Have passed the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) ATI TEAS Version 7 with a

score of at least 62% or higher on the first attempt, after documented remediation, or

after one year from the previous attempt. HESI and PAX-RN results may be accepted

if the results indicate an equivalent score and tested in equivalent subject areas in one

sitting. Note: ATI TEAS Version 7 (HESI or PAX-RN) results are accepted within 365

days from a previous attempt only if there is also documented remediation due to having

failed the test.

⇒ Attach unofficial ATI TEAS Version 7 results; do NOT have official results sent to

Santa Ana College, unless you are notified that you have been accepted and

directed to do so.

If you checked all 3 boxes above, you are eligible to apply to Santa Ana College’s

Nursing Program’s First Semester that will begin in Fall of 2024.

YOU MAY PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP

S ANTA ANA COLLEGE FIRST SEMESTER AP P LICATION FALL 2024 E N TR Y

NURS ING P ROGRAM IN S TR UC TI ON S

STEP 2:

FILL OUT THE APPLICATION

READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY AND FULLY.

Print the application Cover Sheet and Form; confirming you have the application for entry to

Fall 2024 (Applications with other dates will be disqualified).

Complete the Cover Sheet with your name. Complete the Application Form including your

signature that attests to all answers being true.

The Application Parts:

Part A. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Part B. NAMES OF COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED. If there is not enough room,

please attach an additional page. Please spell out the name of all colleges;

DO NOT use acronyms.

Part C. PREREQUISITE INFORMATION

Science prerequisites:

⇒ Calculate your combined sciences GPA by assigning points as follows: A=4, B=3,

C=2, P=2;

Add the total number of points for the science courses and divide by 3.

For example: Anatomy was a B (3), Physiology was an A (4), Microbiology

was P (2) = 9 divided by 3 = 3.0 Science GPA.

(If you completed two combined Anatomy/Physiology classes [required to be

taken at the same institution] use the “anatomy” section to fill in your 1

semester of A&P information and then use the “physiology” section to fill out

your 2

semester of A&P information.)

Your combined sciences GPA must be at least 2.5 for you to be eligible to

apply.

Part D. POINTS

⇒ Place a checkmark next to any category for which you are qualified to receive

points.

⇒ Enter your points for that category in the column labeled “My Points.”

⇒ Total your points for your own reference. The evaluators will review all

attached documents and determine the number of points.

Part E. Sign and date your application.

***Scan the Cover Sheet, Pages 1 – 4 of Application, and all supporting

documents in PDF or Word Doc, JPEG will NOT be accepted

Verify legibility before emailing to

[email protected]

YOU MAY PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP

S ANTA ANA COLLEGE FIRST SEMESTER AP P LICATION FALL 2024 E N TR Y

NURS ING P ROGRAM IN S TR UC TI ON S

STEP 3:

ATTACH SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION

Read the following carefully and fully.

You need to scan (PDF or Word Doc) and attach the following legible documents:

1. Copy of OFFICIAL* high school graduation transcripts (not a diploma) or Copy of

OFFICIAL* GED results (graduation transcripts or GED results are not needed if you

have a college degree showing on your college transcripts).

*High school transcripts MUST have the following (nothing can be hand-

written/typed in): your name, school’s full name and graduation date.

2. Copy of AP scores from The College Board IF you have received college course credit

from your AP scores. Your name must be on your AP transcript. Note, AP Credit will not

be taken from HS or College transcripts (official AP transcript will be required, if

selected).

3. Copy of OFFICIAL transcripts from accredited United States’ colleges/universities you

have attended (including official Santa Ana College / Santiago Canyon College).

Official sealed transcripts will be required if selected.

• If the course was not completed in the state of California, include a copy of the

course or syllabus.

• International transcripts must be evaluated by a Regionally Accredited Evaluation

Company. A copy of the official evaluation is to be submitted (sealed official

evaluation will be required, if selected).

*College/university transcripts MUST have the following (nothing can be hand-

written/typed in): your name, school’s full name and graduation date, if

applicable.

ALL transcripts must be scanned (PDF or Word Doc), attached, and emailed with your

application, otherwise your application will be considered incomplete and will be

disqualified.

4. Copy of your results page from atitesting.com ATI TEAS Version 7 (or HESI or PAX-RN)

with your name listed on the form. Do NOT have ATI send your scores for your

application. If your results are not attached, your application will be considered

incomplete and will be disqualified. Official transcript will be required, if selected.

5. Other supporting documentation, if applicable. Refer to the application checklist to

verify what is considered acceptable documentation.

YOU MAY PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP

S ANTA ANA COLLEGE FIRST SEMESTER AP P LICATION FALL 2024 E N TR Y

NURS ING P ROGRAM IN S TR UC TI ON S

STEP 4:

SUBMIT THE APPLICATION

You must submit ONE EMAIL containing your coversheet, pages 1-4 of application,

supporting documentation, and transcripts as attachments in PDF or Word Doc between the

dates and times of February 1, 2024, at 12:00 AM and no later than 11:59 PM on

February 15, 2024.

Your application must be completed and signed with all the materials attached or your

application will be disqualified. It is up to you to ensure that all documents are attached. If

you have submitted your application but need to add something, a new complete

application with all the supporting documentation must be emailed before the deadline. The

previous submission and all supporting documentation will be voided and the new

submission will be reviewed and evaluated.

You must email your application, supporting documentation, and

transcripts in PDF or Word Doc - JPEG will NOT be accepted.

to:

SACNursingFirstSemesterA[email protected]du

DO NOT submit Nursing Application and supporting documents to SAC Admissions and

Records, as they are not evaluating your SAC Nursing Application.

A courtesy email will be sent out 3 to 5 business days upon receipt of your email. By no

means does this imply that your application is complete and accepted. It is the student’s

ultimate responsibility to make sure application is complete when submitted with all

supporting documentation to avoid disqualification.

Questions??

Call the Health Sciences/Nursing Office

(714) 564-6825

Nursing2@sac.edu

REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM APPLICANT CHECKLIST: FALL 2024

This Checklist is to assist you as you gather your paperwork. Application and materials listed below are to be emailed

in PDF or Word Doc to the Health Sciences/Nursing Office, February 1 – February 15 (deadline is 11:59 PM on

February 15th):

A) Application

Email all documents required for the Registered Nursing Program Student Application.

Application must be completed accurately, honestly, and signed. Confirm the application being submitted

is for entry to Fall 2024; other applications will be disqualified.

B) Copy of OFFICIAL High School/GED Transcripts. Your name, school’s full name, and graduation

date must be on the transcripts (not hand-written/typed in). If applicable, AP scores from The College

Board must be included. Upon acceptance to the program, official AP scores and HS/GED transcripts

must be received in Admissions and Records by June 3, 2024.

C) Copy of OFFICIAL Colleges/Universities Transcripts – please include any pertinent schools

attended (if you have a college degree showing on your college transcripts, then the high

school/GED transcripts are not required). Your name, school’s full name, and graduation date must be

on the transcripts (not hand-written/typed in), no ACRONYMS. Diplomas are not accepted. If

applicable, copy of official evaluated international transcripts must be included. Upon acceptance to the

program, all official evaluated international transcripts must be received in Admissions and Records by

June 3, 2024.

D) Copy of results page from atitesting.com Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) ATI TEAS

Results Version 7 (HESI and PAX-RN will be accepted) – Do NOT have official results sent

(they will not be considered).

Submit results of:

• The first time you took the test OR

• Testing within 1 year but following documented remediation after the first failure (attach evidence

of remediation) OR

• Testing after 1 year following a failure OR

• Testing after 1 year to improve results.

Upon acceptance to the program, you must contact the appropriate orga

nization to send official ATI

TEAS/HESI/PAX-RN score sheet (results); official results must be received by June 3, 2024.

E) St. Joseph Hospital Employment Verification (if applicable)

Pertains to St. Joseph Hospital of Orange and St. Joseph Heritage employees only. Current letter (within one

month of submission) on letterhead from Human Resources confirming at least 6 months current employment

and a copy of your employee badge are required. St. Joseph Hospital of Orange and St. Joseph Heritage

employees are given prioritization for no more than 10 spaces annually and will be placed into the Extended

Campus Program.

F) Proof of Relevant Work Experience (if applicable)

Letter on letterhead from Human Resources stating number of hours, dates and years of employment

(within 3 years) with title and duties described.

___G) Veteran status (if applicable)

Copy of DD-214 showing above a dishonorable discharge.

___H) Statement of Relevant Life Experience (if applicable)

Letter to identify and describe the life experience(s) being claimed.

___I) Refugee Status (if applicable)

Copy of an I-94 Arrival/Departure Card.

___J) Low Family Income (if applicable)

Evidence of fee waivers or CalWORKs recipient within the last 3 years, current student Financial Aid

letter, or EFC ≤ $4995, with your name and the school name listed.

___K) Proficiency in a Second Language (if applicable)

Letter in English stating fluency (speaking, reading, and writing) in another language and explaining

how fluency was obtained.

Santa Ana College, Health Sciences/Nursing, HS-101

1530 W. 17

Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706-3398

Phone: (714) 564-6825 email: [email protected]

Cover Sheet and Application

Begin on the following page.

(You do not need to include the previous pages with your

application. The information is for your records.)

REGISTERED NURSING MULTI-CRITERIA APPLICATION

ENTRY TO FIRST SEMESTER IN FALL 2024

Required Document

Include with your application and supporting documentation.

For OFFICE USE only.

COVER SHEET

Entry for Fall 2024 application: Yes No

Name: ________________________________________

Date on email: ____________________ Time on email: _____________________

College graduate: Yes No; if no, high school graduate/GED transcripts required

Science GPA: _____________ English grade: ____________

Signed: Yes No; if not signed, application is disqualified

Category

Evaluator #1

Evaluator #2

Other

Comments

Academic degree

Science GPA

English

Pharmacology

Med Term

GE courses

Continue Ed Courses

TEAS

Healthcare Work/Vol

Veteran

Life Experiences

Fluency In 2

Language

TOTAL

REGISTERED NURSING MULTI-CRITERIA APPLICATION

ENTRY TO FIRST SEMESTER IN FALL 2024 – PAGE 1

PLEASE PRINT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Required Document

PART A

Name: Last First Middle

Maiden or previous name (s) used

Cell Phone #

Alternate Phone #

E-mail Address

Mailing Address: City State Zip Code

Are you applying as a St. Joseph Hospital

of Orange/Heritage Employee

(verification letter and copy of employee

badge required)

□

Yes

□

Are you a Licensed Vocational Nurse:

□ Yes □ No

Are you a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT)

PTs must include a letter from the di Director of Nursing:

□

Yes

□

Circle one:

• High School grad

• GED

• College degree

MUST BE

COMPLETED

(For statistical

purposes only)

Birth Date:

(mm/dd/yyyy)

Gender:

(circle one)

• Female

•

Male

Ethnicity (circle one): African-American,

Alaskan Native, American Indian, Asian,

Filipino, Hispanic, Other Non-White, Pacific

Islander, White Non-Hispanic

Primary Language at Home:

(Circle one): Arabic,

Chinese (any dialect),

English, Farsi, Russian,

Spanish, Tagalog, or other

PART B: NAMES OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ATTENDED DO NOT USE ACRONYMS (List in order, beginning with the most recent)

Did You

Graduate?

Degree

Awarded

Grad

Date

Name

City State

NOTE: Copy of official transcripts pertinent to earned degrees, pre-requisites, and nursing curriculum must be included with this application. Name,

school, and graduation date must be on transcript (hand-written/typed in information will not be accepted). NO ACRONYMS- spell out the name of

colleges.

PART C: FULLY COMPLETE THE TABLES BELOW WITH COURSE INFORMATION

Course Term/Year Taken at (College) Course # & Course Title Units Grade

Anatomy

Physiology

Microbiology

Sciences GPA

Calculate Sciences’ GPA: A=4 points, B=3 points, C=2 points, P = 2 points. Add GPA points

of Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology and then divide by 3. If below 2.5, you are

NOT eligible to apply.

Sciences’ GPA

Course

Term/Year

Taken at (College)

Course # & Course Title

Units

Grade

English

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Required Document

PART D

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Criteria

Maximum

Points

Explanation

Required

Documentation

Points

Academic

Degree

BS/BA or higher = 8 points

AS/AA = 4 points

(Only one degree will be counted)

Copy of official

transcripts

GPA

Sciences GPA for Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology.

Scores Points

3.6 – 4.00 = 24

3.1 – 3.59 = 18

2.8 – 3.09 = 12

2.5 – 2.79 = 6

<2.5 = Ineligible

• All 3 science courses must be completed within 7 years (no earlier than

Spring 2018) and require a grade of “C” or higher (“P” will be accepted

for courses in Spring 2020 - Fall 2021)

• An overall GPA of 2.5 or higher for sciences is required.

o Each prerequisite can be repeated one time for a better grade

within the 7-year recency.

o No penalty will be assessed for withdrawing from courses.

5 points for each A, 3 points for each B, 1 point for each C, 1 point for each P:

(All classes below require a minimum of a “C” or [“P” during Spring 2020 -

Fall 2021])

English 101 (must be from a United States’ Institution)

Pharmacological Concepts for Nursing (catalog description must contain

“nursing process” and be for the Registered Nurse)

2 points will be awarded for one Medical Terminology course with a

minimum of a “C” or [“P” during Spring 2020 - Fall 2021]; any Medical

Terminology course is accepted, including courses taken in high school (must

be seen on transcript). Only 1 course will be given points regardless of the

number of courses completed.

2 points for a General Education course completed in each category, for the

Nursing degree (or equivalency), with a minimum of a “C” or [“P” during

Spring 2020 - Fall 2021]:

Sociology 100/100H Psychology 100/100H

Humanities† Math 080/081/082/083/084 or higher

Communication Studies (Speech) 102 or 145

American Institutions course†

2 points for courses toward continuing education in Nursing, with a minimum of a

“C”, or [“P” during Spring 2020 - Fall 2021]:

Math 219/219S, Psychology 210 Chemistry 119/209/210/219

Critical Thinking course†

†See SAC Catalog, www.sac.edu for corresponding course options.

Copy of official

transcripts

If the course

was not

completed in

California,

include a copy

of the course

syllabus.

Copy of official

transcripts

Copy of official

transcripts

Copy of official

transcripts

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Required Document

PART D continued

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Criteria

Maximum

Points

Explanation

Required

Documentation

Points

ATI TEAS

Version 7

HESI (must

have math,

reading,

science,

English)

PAX-RN

(must have

math,

reading,

science,

vocabulary)

For first-time testers OR testing within 1 year but following documented

remediation after the first failure (attach evidence) OR testing after 1 year

following a failure OR testing after 1 year to improve results:

Scores Points

(HESI and PAX-RN results will be pro-rated; at

least 70 required for HESI, 114 for PAX-RN.)

Any repeat test results that are submitted

within 1 year of the original test date and

not accompanied with remediation

documentation will be deemed ineligible

and disqualified.

90 – 100 = 15

79 – 89.99 = 12.5

74 – 78.99 = 10

69 – 73.99 = 7.5

66 – 68.99 = 5

63 – 65.99 = 2.5

62 – 62.99 = 1

< 62 = Ineligible

Copy of ATI

results with

student name

listed from

atitesting.com

HESI or PAX-RN

subject exams

must be taken

in one sitting.

Do NOT have

ATI send TEAS

results directly

to SAC Nursing

until directed to

do so.

Criteria

Maximum

Points

Explanation

Required

Documentation

Points

Relevant

Work

Points can

combined

to a

maximum

of 20

points.

Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical military

experience, Medical Assistant (Back Office), Physical Therapy,

Occupational Therapy/Assistant, Healthcare-related experience (Direct

patient care within the last 3 years)

Hours

Points

1000 +

751-999

501-750

250-500

Phlebotomist, Hospital-based unit clerical or telemetry staff, Healthcare

related therapists (Respiratory, Radiology, Telemetry, Dental

Hygienist/Assistant), Medical Assistant (Front Office) (work experience

within the last 3 years)

Hours

Points

1000 +

751-999

501-750

250-500

Other relevant work will be evaluated and determined on a case-by-case

basis = 0-20 points

Volunteer in a Healthcare related area = 4 points

(Must have at least 200 hours within the last 3 years; maximum 4 points

for volunteering)

Will ONLY

accept a DATED

letter from

Human

Resources on

LETTERHEAD

confirming

dates and

hours within

the last 3 years

with title and

description of

duties as proof

of relevant

work

experience.

Criteria

Maximum

Points

Explanation

Required

Documentation

Points

Veteran

DD-214 showing higher than the dishonorable discharge classification.

DD-214

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Required Document

PART D continued

PART E

I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge for all pages of this application. If

this application leads to enrollment, I understand that false or misleading information in my application may result in

denial of admission and/or dismissal from the nursing program.

Applicant Signature Date

You must email your application, supporting documentation, and transcripts in PDF or Word Doc to:

SACNursingFirstSemesterApplications@sac.edu

DO NOT submit Nursing Application and supporting documents to SAC Admissions and Records, as

they are not evaluating your SAC Nursing Application.

A courtesy email will be sent out 3 to 5 business days upon receipt of your email. By no means does

this imply that your application is complete and accepted. It is the student’s ultimate responsibility to

make sure application is complete when submitted with all supporting documentation to avoid

disqualification.

Questions??

Call the Health Sciences/Nursing Office

(714) 564-6825

nursing2@sac.edu

Criteria

Maximum

Points

Explanation

Required

Documentation

Points

Life

experience

1 point for

each area;

can be

combined to

a maximum

of 5 points.

Disabilities

First generation of family to attend college

Need to work

Disadvantaged social or educational environment

Difficult personal or family situations or circumstances

Refugee (copy of I-94 card is required)

Low family income (evidence of fee waivers from any college or

CalWORKs/Federal Aid recipient within the last 3 years or current student

Financial Aid letter or documentation from FAFSA of Expected Family

Contribution (EFC) less than $4995 is required). Your name and the

school’s name must be listed.

Write a small

paragraph

identifying

categories claimed

and description of

the area(s) except

as noted for

refugee status and

low family income

Fluency in a

second

language

Fluency in a second language other than English

Write a small

paragraph in

English if fluent

(speaking,

reading, writing)

in another

language and how

fluency was

obtained

Total Points