Registered nurses provide nursing care to clients and groups of clients throughout the lifespan.
They have many responsibilities from direct patient care to leadership roles, depending on the specific setting in which they are working. Program graduates are eligible to apply for the examination given by the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. College preparatory courses including algebra, biology, chemistry and physiology. The Associate in Science Degree Program of Nursing at Sacramento City College is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Students enrolled in this program are required to complete a combination of general education, science and nursing education courses with related clinical experiences in cooperating local hospitals.