San Antonio College Nursing Program Review

San Antonio College (SAC) was established in 1925 and is part of the Alamo group of colleges. In 1951, the college moved to San Pedro Avenue, which is home to today’s campus. Current enrollment is 25,000 students, which includes students enrolled at the Northeast Lakeview location. San Antonio College offers several degrees; Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts in Teaching and Associate of Science degrees in almost 50 fields, both technical and occupational fields.

San Antonio College Nursing Programs

Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse (LVN to RN) Associate Degree in Applied Science (AAS)

Generic Associate Degree in Applied Science (Generic AAS)

The Nursing program at San Antonio College is a two-year program. After graduation, students will be able to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN), with an Associate Degree in Applied Science. Roughly 1,000 students per year are enrolled in the program. Students will learn the art and science of nursing. San Antonio College has a replicate hospital on campus and patient care in the hospital allows students to get hands on experience. After graduation, students will be able to write the National Council Licensing Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). When graduates pass the exam, he or she will be a Registered Nurse in Texas. Registered Nurses can work in various healthcare environments, including; hospitals, hospices, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, physicians’ offices and many more.

If a student wishes, he or she can transfer to a university program, in order to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, as certain individuals wish to complete baccalaureate education, as well as nursing licensure. San Antonio College offers a full-time evening program, so that students can continue working while obtaining his or her Registered Nursing (RN) degree.

The Career Mobility – LVN to RN, AAS program requires students to complete a total of 61 credits, with courses including Human Anatomy and Physiology, Introduction to Ethics, Lifespan Growth and Development, and Clinical Mental Health Nursing among others. The courses take place during two prerequisite semesters, and three regular semesters. This program is intended for individuals who are already Licensed Vocational Nurses, and wish to become Registered Nurses in order to advance their career.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) plan requires students to complete a total of 71 credit hours. Students must take two prerequisite semesters with courses in Human Anatomy and Introductory Chemistry. Students must then take four regular semesters, with courses in Management of Client Care, Transition to Nursing Practice and Clinical-Mental Health Nursing.

Nursing Program Admissions

In order to apply to the Nursing programs at San Antonio College, prospective students must be in good academic standing, have a GPA of 2.0 and have completed a 4-hour college level course in Anatomy and Physiology. Upon acceptance to any of the San Antonio College nursing programs, prospective students must provide immunization records, CPR certification, and Career Mobility applicants must prove their LVN/LPN license and prove that is in good standing.

Contact:
San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro Avenue,
San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
210-486-0000