Associate of Science in Nursing with Adventist Health
Why Choose Our Program?
This program is nursing board approved and led by Pacific Union College nursing professors. It is open to Adventist Health employees and community members in the local areas.
- A majority of the program can be completed within Lake and Mendocino counties or our Sonora location
- Preferred pricing with Adventist Health makes overall cost less than on-campus program
- Hybrid nursing program is ideal for the working individual
- Excellent NCLEX outcomes
- Individualized admissions process with a dedicated personal advisor
- Clear path from CNA/MA through MSN
- Student clinicals will be offered at one or more of the following sites: North Coast (Ukiah, Clearlake, Willits, Fort Bragg), or Sonora
Learn More About Our ASN program
North Coast Program
The admission process begins with your application to PUC as a pre-nursing student. Once you are admitted to the college, you can enroll in the Fall 2025 prerequisite course NURS 110-AH1 Introduction to Nursing.
NURS 110 Introduction to Nursing Prerequisite
You must be enrolled in NURS 110 Introduction to Nursing to be eligible for admission to the RN program. This course will be presented in a hybrid format with online content and three in-person classes on October 5, November 2, and December 7, 2025, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Adventist Health Ukiah.
Program Admission Timeline
- Apply to the college by September 15, 2025, for Fall 2025 enrollment in NURS 110-AH1 prerequisite
- Submit your PUC-AH RN Program application by October 23, 2025
- Notification of admission by November 14, 2025
- Program orientation December 12, 2025
- Nursing classes begin January 4, 2026
Helene Linzau, M.S.N., R.N., C.N.L.
Director of North Coast Program
1-707-965-7677
hmlinzau@puc.edu
Sonora Program
The admission process begins with your application to PUC as a pre-nursing student. Once you are admitted to the college, you can enroll in the Fall 2025 prerequisite course NURS 110-AH2 Introduction to Nursing.
NURS 110 Introduction to Nursing Prerequisite
You must be enrolled in NURS 110 Introduction to Nursing to be eligible for admission to the RN program. This course will be presented in a hybrid format with online content and three in-person classes on October 5, November 2, and December 7, 2025, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Adventist Health Sonora.
Program Admission Timeline
- Apply to the college by September 15, 2025, for Fall 2025 enrollment in NURS 110-AH2 prerequisite
- Submit your PUC-AH RN Program application by January 15, 2026
- Notification of admission by February 13, 2026
- Program orientation March 6, 2026
- Nursing classes begin April 6, 2026
Holly Kalua, M.S.N., B.S.H.A., B.S.M., R.N.
Director of Sonora Program
1-707-483-3416
hhkalua@puc.edu
Contact
If you have any additional questions please contact the Nursing office, (707) 965-7262, nursing@puc.edu.
Application Packet
Sample Curriculum
This sample curriculum is designed to show you how a program may be constructed. It is not likely that these courses can always be taken in the order given. The sequence of classes will change if the nursing program is started in a different quarter. This sample curriculum assumes a high level of preparation for college, including a strong high school GPA and successful completion of certain high school courses. Your pre-nursing advisor will review your preparation and help you design a personalized program of studies.
Requirements for AS in Nursing Degree
| FA | SP | SU | FA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College English I, II | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Communication and Public Speaking | - | - | 4 | - |
| General Psychology | 4 | - | - | - |
| Human Anatomy/Human Physiology/General Microbiology | - | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Sociocultural Course | - | 4 | - | - |
| Humanities (Religion Emphasis) | - | - | - | - |
| Human Development | - | - | 4 | - |
| Humanities or History Course | - | - | - | - |
| Introduction to Chemistry | 4 | - | - | 4 |
| NURS 110 Introducion to Nursing | - | - | - | - |
| 17 | 16 | 13 | 4 |
Nursing Curriculum
| First Year | F | W | S | SU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Nursing | 2 | - | - | - |
| Nursing I, II, III | 6 | 6 | 6 | - |
| Health Assessment/Pathophysiology | 4 | - | 4 | - |
| Pharmacology | - | 3 | - | - |
| Pediatrics | - | - | 5 | - |
| Nutrition | 3 | - | - | - |
| Humanities (Religion Emphasis) | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Humanities or History Course | - | 4 | - | 4 |
| 18 | 16 | 15 | 4 |
| Second Year | F | W | S | SU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing IV-V-VI | 6 | 6 | 9 | - |
| Mental Health Nursing | 6 | - | - | - |
| Maternal-Newborn Nursing | - | 6 | - | - |
| Management & Professional Practice | - | - | 3 | - |
| Introduction to Statistics | - | - | - | 4 |
| Humanities (Religion Emphasis) | - | - | 3 | - |
| 12 | 12 | 15 | 4 |
BSN Completion
| F | W | S | SU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing & Practicum | 7 | - | - | - |
| Nursing Issues Course | 4 | 4 | 4 | - |
| Intro to Research | - | 4 | - | - |
| Health Ed, Promotion, & Self Care | - | 4 | - | - |
| Healthcare Management | - | - | 4 | - |
| Healthcare Mgmt/Educ Practicum | - | - | 3 | - |
| Nursing Special Topics Course | - | - | 3 | - |
| Humanities (Religion Emphasis) | 3 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Capstone I, II | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| 15 | 15 | 18 | - |