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General Contact
- School Code: 891800
- Phone: (916) 558-2111
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
FINANCIAL AID RATE
36%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
26:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$2,392Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program
The licensed practical nurse program at Saddleback College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physicians' offices. The program focuses on preparing individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, of dentist. Program courses include: patient vital signs, critical thinking and technology, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.
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Saddleback College
Also known as Sacramento City
3835 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA
Saddleback College is a two-year community college located in South Orange County, California. It offers lifelong learning, academic transfer programs, associate degree and certificate programs and career training. There are more than 300 academic programs at the associate degree level, and more than 190 occupational skills programs that prepare students to join the workforce.
Academic study areas include everything from accounting, acting and musical theatre, to economics and education, and nursing or nutrition to oceanography or psychology.
Saddleback College also offers online learning and study abroad programs. Its successful transfer program for students transferring to the University of California or California State University systems ranks high. Universities and colleges that Saddleback students transfer to include UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and San Diego State University, among others.
Saddleback College offers a comprehensive selection of arts programs, where students can choose from degrees in music, photography, art, cinema-television-radio, speech and theatre. There is an on-campus television station, radio station, and 400-seat theatre (McKinney Theatre) - all offering state-of-the-art facilities.
History
Saddleback College was founded in 1968 in Mission Viejo, California.
Academics
The academic calendar for Saddleback College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.
Colleges and Schools
As a two-year community college, the academic units for Saddleback College are divided into departments and divisions, rather than into colleges and schools.
Student Life
Students at Saddleback College can choose from more than 50 student clubs and organizations, or enjoy some of the many sports events, cultural activities or campus arts and entertainment.
Student services include advising, counseling, career planning, job placement services, on-campus childcare, a health center, re-entry services, veterans educational services, and more.
Traditions
Saddleback College is the "home of the Gauchos"(college mascot). The official school colors are cardinal red and gold, with white as an accent color.
Athletics
The Saddleback College "Gauchos" athletic teams have won three national championships, 24 state championships, and many regional and conference titles. The "Gauchos" compete in 20 intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
Online courses and programs are available through Saddleback College, but there is only one campus location, and it is in Mission Viejo, California.
Community Life
Saddleback College offers a Community Education program with classes that complement the academic curriculum. These are short-term, non-credit classes. Community Education classes are geared for both children and adults in response to a community need. Classes for the community include dance, music, sports, arts, reading and writing, among others.
The Saddleback College Emeritus Institute is a community program that offers courses in subjects geared towards older adults, or senior citizens. These courses are offered at community centers throughout Orange County.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at Saddleback College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Description
Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA
- Total Employment: 2
- Average Hourly Rate: $28.21
- Average Annual Salary: $58680
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the applicants Saddleback College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Saddleback College may provide services to students including:
- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
- Day care for children
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Beach Volleyball