WELCOMEto Los Angeles Harbor College
Pre-Nursing Information Session
The Nursing program at LAHC has been successfully educating and preparing students to become RNs since 1963
Approved by the BRN
Accredited by the NLNAC
Nursing Program Course Pre-requisites
Anatomy 1 Lecture
Anatomy 1 Lab
Physiology 1 Lecture
Physiology 1 Lab
Microbiology 20 or 1 Lecture
Microbiology 20 or 1 Lab
English 101 (College Reading and Composition)
Psychology 1 (General Psychology)
Psychology 41 (Life Span Psychology)
College Chemistry or 1 year of H.S. Chemistry passed with a “C” or better (not C-) for both semesters
Math (Intermediate Algebra or higher or pass Math Competency exam)
Note: Coursework from an out-of-state community college or university requires a petition for equivalency; make an appointment with a counselor to complete the petition (s).
Nursing Program Pre-requisites continued…
Achieve a grade of “C” or better in all pre-requisite coursework and a cumulative 2.5 or higher GPA on all work from U.S. accredited colleges or universities.
Achieve a grade of "C" or better (not "C-") and an overall 2.5 GPA in Anatomy 1, Physiology 1, Microbiology 1 or 20 lecture and lab within these science courses.
* Repeats: No more than one repeat of any substandard grade in the basic science pre-requisites (Anatomy, Physiology, or Microbiology) in calculating the overall 2.5 GPA is allowed. A withdrawal (“W”) will be considered a repeat beginning fall 2012 semester. Note: At LAHC a repeat of both lecture and lab within the same science course will be considered one repetition.
Graduation from a U.S. accredited high school, GED, or completion of A.A. or higher degree from a U.S. accredited college or university. Foreign students must have either high school or college transcripts evaluated for equivalency to U.S. senior high school graduation or a U.S. college degree. Other options are available; please consult with a counselor for recommendations. All foreign coursework will receive the equivalent grade of “C” for each course given such credit.
LVN students who are applying for the RN program are required to enroll in Nursing 311, 321, and 329A & B the semester prior to RN program admission. Must have current California L.V.N. license
Procedure for Admission to LAHC
Nursing Program
1. Completion of the nursing program pre-requisites
2. Obtain a LAHC student identification number.
3. Applications can be found online at
http://www.lahc.edu/classes/nursing/prospectivestudents.html
4. Scroll down and Click on Application
Applications will only be accepted :
• August 3 -September 6, 2012 for Spring 2013
• January 2- February 8, 2013 for Fall 2013
(check website for exact dates and times). No applications will be accepted before or after designated date and are not accepted on the weekends or holidays.
Transcripts (high school and college) –
• Required to attach official sealed transcript(s) with Nursing application; only LAHC transcripts may be unofficial. Official transcripts from other colleges must also be mailed directly from the college to the LAHC Admissions office. (No hand carried transcripts are accepted in Admissions).
• Foreign students must have official sealed transcripts and sealed evaluation stating U.S. equivalency attached to application.
• IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT HAVE ANY SCHOOL SEND A TRANSCRIPT DIRECTLY TO THE NURSING DEPARTMENT. ALL REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION.
Procedure for Admission to LAHC Nursing Program continued…
transcripts
Admissions is Based on…
• A random lottery will be conducted to select applicants to be invited to take the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills test (TEAS) version 5.0 prior to admission.
•At this point, students must pass the TEAS test version 5.0 at 62% or higher. Students who have previously taken the TEAS test will be instructed to have test scores sent directly to the nursing division from the testing company. The 1st score is only score accepted.
•All students who pass the TEAS will be placed in a second random lottery to determine the incoming class.
Registered Nurse Requirements-
Background Checks
To comply with the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and state and local
regulations regarding background checks for healthcare providers, the following policy is hereby implemented by
the Associate Degree Registered Nursing Directors of the Los Angeles Community Colleges:
Clear criminal background check and urine drug test in order to participate in placement(s) in clinical facilities.
Students convicted of the following offenses may be unable to attend clinical facilities:
Murder
Felony assault
Sexual offense/sexual assault
Felony possession and furnishing (without certificate of rehabilitation)
Felony Drug and alcohol offenses (without certificate of rehabilitation)
Certain other felonies involving weapons and/or violent crimes
Class B and Class A misdemeanor theft
Felony theft
Fraud
Child abuse, elder abuse
A student may be denied access to clinical facilities based on offenses appearing on the criminal record even
though such abuses may have occurred more than seven years ago.
What is the TEAS V test?
TEAS = Test of Essential Academic Skills…
• Four Categories:
1. English
2. Math
3. Science
4. Reading Comprehension
Website Links to review for the TEAS:
• https://www.atitesting.com/solutions/prenursingschool/teas.aspx-offers TEAS V Online Practice Assessments
• https://www.learningexpresslibrary.com- for review of English, Math, Sciences, nursing tests, etc.••http://www.testpreppractice.net/TEAS/Free-Online-TEAS-Practice-Tests.aspx - free online TEAS tests
62% or higher
Program Overview
Theory and Clinical Experience in local Clinics and Hospitals
4 Semesters in Length for Generic students
2-3 Semesters for LVNs entering through the LVN to RN route
Simulation Laboratory Experience
Small group Discussions
First Semester
Nursing 311 (1) Communication in Nursing
Nursing 313 (4) Intro to Nursing Process & Practice
Nursing 321 (1) Nursing Process
Nursing 315 (4) Fundamentals of NursingSecond Semester
Nursing 323 (5) Nursing Process & Practice in the Care of the Adult Client I
Nursing 325 (5 ) Nursing Process & Practice in the Care of the Adult Client II
Third Semester
Nursing 333 (3) Nursing Process & Practice in the Health Care of Women & Families during childbearing
Nursing 335 (3) Nursing Process & Practice in the Health Care of Children
Nursing 339 (2) Nursing Process & Practice in the Geriatric ClientFourth Semester
Nursing 343 (3) Nursing Process & Practice in the Psycho-Social Adaptation of the client
Nursing 345 (3) Nursing Process & Practice in the Care of the Adult Client III
Nursing 347 (3) Leadership and Management in Nursing
Nursing Program Curriculum
Progress Toward A.S. Degree
A. Natural Sciences
(minimum 3 units)
Anatomy 1
B. Social and Behavioral Sciences
1. American Institutions (minimum 3 units)
Pol Sci 1
2. Social Science Elective (minimum 3 units)
Sociology 1
3. Minimum of 3 additional semester units from B1 or B2
Psychology 1
(see current catalog for a full list of course options)
C. Humanities (minimum 3 units)
Art 101, 04 Spanish 1, or History 1 etc.
(see current catalog for a full list of course options)
D. Language & Rationality
D1: English 101
D2: Communication & Analytical
Thinking
Math 123C
Speech 101 or 121
D3. Minimum of 3 additional semester
units from D1 or D2
(see current catalog for a full list of
course options)
E. Health & Physical Education
E1. Health 012
E2. P.E.
Associate degree general education courses + Nursing Major courses = A.D.N
Recommended Elective Nursing courses
Nursing 302- Mathematics of Drugs and Solutions
Nursing 364- Pharmacology
Additional Recommendations…
www.assist.org (public)
www.aiccu.edu
(private)
Transfer to a public or private University
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a 2.5 overall GPA in all college
coursework?
Are W’s counted as one repeat?
If I repeated Microbiology twice after achieving a
2.5 GPA in Anatomy 1 and Physiology 1 and
Microbiology 20 am I eligible?
Yes
Yes
Yes, you are eligible because Microbiology was repeated after achieving the 2.5 cumulative GPA in the science pre-requisites (Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology) to refresh on the course material.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to submit High School transcripts if I have a Bachelors degree?
Do I need to submit High School transcripts if I have a Bachelors degree from the Philippines?
What is the cost of attendance?
No, unless High School (H.S) chemistry is used to satisfy the chemistry requirement. If H.S. chemistry is used to satisfy the chemistry requirement THEN, H.S. transcripts must be attached to application. Official Bachelors degree transcripts must be attached to application.
No, unless High School chemistry is used to satisfy the chemistry requirement. If H.S chemistry is used then, official H.S. transcripts and sealed evaluation stating U.S. equivalency is required. Foreign students must have official sealed transcripts and sealed evaluation stating U.S. equivalency attached to application
$46 per unit ( see class schedule at http://www.lahc.edu/ for non resident tuition fee).
Frequently Asked Questions
I only completed High School in Korea what do I
submit?
What is the process after my application has been
submitted?
What if I don’t get selected from the lottery?
Official H.S. transcripts and sealed evaluation stating U.S. equivalency is required.
Applications are reviewed and placed in a random lottery. Students will be notified via email if they are selected from the lottery.
Students who are not selected from the lottery will be notified via email and are encouraged to submit a Reactivation of Application form to be considered for admission the following semester. This form can be found online at http://www.lahc.edu/classes/nursing/prospectivestudents.html
Questions
We are here to help!
Sara Rubio
Nursing Success Counselor
310-233-4364
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Make an appointment with a counselor at (310) 233-4230 to review requirements and develop an educational plan.