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
Apply to PUC to become a pre-nursing student by November 15, 2025. Nursing Cohort Year 1 starts in Winter 2026. If you are interested in the 2026 cohort, it will begin in January with NURS110 introductions to Nursing.
You must be enrolled as a pre-nursing student by November 15, 2025. You must enroll in NURS110 Introductions to Nursing for Winter 2026 to be eligible to apply along with the other application requirements.
NURS 110 Introduction to Nursing Requirement
- Application Deadline February 3, 2026
- Notification of Acceptance by February 28, 2026
- Orientation March 7, 2026
- Classes Begin March 31, 2026
You must also complete the admissions application to the nursing program and requirements.
Sonora Program
Apply to Pacific Union College to become a pre-nursing student. Nursing Cohort year 1 starts September 2025.
The next cohort admission cycle will be Fall 2025 and you will be required to take NURS 110 Winter 2026.
You must be enrolled as a pre-nursing student by September 15, 2025. You must enroll in NURS110 Introductions to Nursing for Fall 2025 to be eligible to apply.
NURS 110 Introduction to Nursing Requirement
NURS 110 Introduction to Nursing course. This course will be 3 (6 hr) Sundays, October 5 , Nov 2, and Dec 7, 8am-2pm.
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance by November 28, 2025
- Orientation December 12, 2025
- Classes Begin January 4, 2026
You must also complete the admissions application to the nursing program and requirements.
Contact
If you have any additional questions please contact the Nursing office, (707) 965-7262, nursing@puc.edu.
Application Packet
AS Nursing Application Packet - Adventist Health
Nursing Application Deadlines:
May 15 – Fall Quarter
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.
Prerequisites (Must be completed before entering program)
| F | W | S | SU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College English I, II | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Communication and Public Speaking | 4 | - | - | - |
| General Psychology | 4 | - | - | - |
| Anatomy/Physiology/Microbiology | 5 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Sociocultural Course | - | 4 | - | - |
| Humanities (Religion Emphasis) | - | 3 | - | - |
| Human Development | - | - | 4 | - |
| Humanities or History Course | - | - | 4 | - |
| Introduction to Chemistry | - | - | - | 4 |
| 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 | - |