First Semester Information

Congratulations!

Welcome to the Santa Ana College Nursing program! We are so excited that you have chosen us to help you along on your journey to becoming a great nurse. We know that you may be anxious to start so we've created this website to help you get ready for nursing school.

Announcements

01/16/2024

Hi Everyone,

Thank you for coming to our orientation today! If you were unable to fill out our survey, please click on this link : https://forms.gle/A9UT28p1Nsac935y5 and provide us feedback.

Thank you,

Elenor

Dear Spring 2024 Nursing Students,

Happy Wednesday! 😊

Congratulations on being accepted to our Spring 2024 cohort! We are thrilled to welcome you to Santa Ana College and look forward to seeing you at the Extended Orientation on January 16, 2024, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Health Sciences building, HS-123. The extended orientation is an excellent opportunity for you to get acquainted with your fellow classmates, faculty, and staff, and to learn more about the software you will be utilizing throughout the Nursing program.

As we prepare for this experience, we wanted to remind you of some important details to ensure you have a smooth arrival.

Here are some important details for the orientation:

Extended Orientation Packet:

An Extended Orientation packet has been uploaded to our website under the Orientation page. Please review this packet before attending the orientation.

Laptop Requirement:

Please bring a laptop as we will have a Lippincott representative present to demonstrate how to utilize the Lippincott textbook (E-book).

Cash for Nursing Patches (optional):

We will be selling nursing patches at the orientation for $10 each. Please bring cash as we can only accept cash payments. Ensure you have exact change.

Parking Information:

Parking is free. Kindly park in lot 6 (see attached SAC campus map).

Meals:

Join us early for a light breakfast. Please make sure to arrive early as light breakfast will be included from 8:25-9:00am. We will also be including light lunch for the afternoon.

Questions and Contacts:

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please feel free to reach out.

For class-related inquiries, contact your Student Services Coordinator, Elva Negrete, at negrete_elva@sac.edu.
General questions can be directed to nursing2@sac.edu.
For questions regarding CastleBranch, contact Dr. Lisa Carriger (carriger_lisa@sac.edu) and Dr. Louise Jones (jones_louise@sac.edu).

Health Sciences Building Grand Opening (optional):

You're also invited to the grand opening of the Health Sciences Building. Please check the attached flyer for details. Attendance is not mandatory, but it's a great opportunity to explore the new facilities. We will also be holding tours Thursday, January 11 from 9am-5pm and Friday, January 12 from 9am-1pm.

We look forward to seeing you! Have a beautiful rest of your day.

Sincerely,

Kimberly Velazquez

Health Sciences | Nursing

(714) 564-6825

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01/09/2024 -

Hello Students,

Please review the Extended Orientation Packet on the Orientation page for you to review before our Orientation next week.

Professor Papa

Dear Spring 2024 Nursing Cohort,

On behalf of Santa Ana College, it is with great pleasure that we extend our heartfelt congratulations on your acceptance into the nursing program! We are thrilled to welcome you to our esteemed community and are confident that your dedication and passion will contribute to a successful and enriching academic journey.

As you embark on this exciting chapter of your education, we want to assure you that our commitment is to provide you with the tools, knowledge, and support necessary to excel as future healthcare professionals. We look forward to meeting each and every one of you and guiding you through the transformative experience of becoming skilled and compassionate nurses.

For your convenience, all official communication from the nursing program will be sent via email through nursing@sac.edu. Please add this email address to your contacts to ensure you receive important updates, announcements, and information pertaining to your academic progress and program-related activities.

Should you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at nursing@sac.edu. We are here to assist you and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Once again, congratulations on your acceptance to the Spring 2024 Nursing Cohort! We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to work together and witness your growth as future healthcare professionals.