Nursing

Information
Session
LOS ANGELES HARBOR COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM
DIVISION OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
310.233.4368 | [email protected]

Last updated 1/2022

Announcements 2

 Multi-criteria admission process

 50% multi-criteria / 50% random lottery
 LVN-RN Bridge
 Offered Fall semester only
 Generic route still available
Accreditation Information 3

 Los Angeles Harbor College Associate Degree is accredited by:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges
10 Commercial Boulevard, suite 204
Novato, California 94949
(415) 506-0234 | www.accjc.org
 The Los Angeles Harbor College Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by:
Board of Registered Nursing
1747 North Market Blvd., Suite 150, Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 322-3350 | www.rn.ca.gov
 The Los Angeles Harbor College Associate Degree Nursing Program has continuing
accreditation by:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000 | www.acenursing.org
Accreditation & Recognition 4

ACEN Silver Star #3 in California

Accredited Program for 2020
Since 1997, continuing Strong Workforce Programs, Across all program types
accreditation 2020 Chancellor’s Office (ADN, BSN, MSN, etc.)
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Successfully educating and preparing students to become

RN’s since 1963.
Class of Spring 2015
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Los Angeles Harbor College

Los Angeles Harbor College promotes access and student success through associate and transfer degrees, certificates,
economic and workforce development, and basic skills instruction. Our educational programs and support services meet the
needs of diverse communities as measured by campus institutional learning outcomes.
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Los Angeles Community College District

The mission of the Los Angeles Community College District is to provide our students with an excellent education that
prepares them to transfer to four-year institutions, successfully complete workforce development programs designed to
meet local and statewide needs, and pursue opportunities for lifelong learning and civic engagement.
Before we proceed… 8

 Apply at LAHC
 www.lahc.edu → Apply Online
 Receive Student ID and email (@student.laccd.edu)
 Two application periods
 January 31 – February 17, 2022 → Fall 2022
 Must be dropped off by 5pm
 September 2022 → Spring 2023
Before we proceed…Highly 9

Recommended
 Make an appointment with a counselor
 Recommended to meet with counselor at your
school, not required at LAHC
 Review all coursework for eligibility
REQUIRED INFORMATION 10

SESSIONS
 Applicants are required to attend a nursing
program information session.
 Dates of information sessions will be available
on the nursing website.
 Applicants will be emailed proof of
attendance within one week of session,
print email and include with application
 Proof of attendance valid for one year from issue
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Admission Process
What does it take? 12

Science GPA Cumulative GPA ATI TEAS

2.5 2.5 62
No more than ONE repeat All coursework used
%
First attempt only
No recency requirement
Program Routes 13

 Generic
 Two years, across four semesters
 Most common route
 LVN-RN (transition/bridge)
 Entry into program with advanced placement based
upon faculty assessment
 Open to actively CA licensed LVNs
Admission Process 14

Prerequisites

Application

ATI TEAS

Selection
Prerequisites: Sciences 15

Course Name & Number Course Title

Anatomy 001 Lecture & Lab Introduction to Human Anatomy

Physiology 001 Lecture & Lab Introduction to Human Physiology

Microbiology 020 Lecture & Lab General Microbiology

Prerequisites: Sciences 16

Requirements
 Grade of “C” or better
 Applies to Lecture and Lab
 For plus/minus grades, no “C-”
 Science GPA 2.5 or higher
 All “C” grades do not equal 2.5
 Repeats: No more than ONE repeat in the
sciences (not allowed once 2.5 gpa is reached)
 Currently no recency requirement
Prerequisites cont. 17

Course Name & Number Course Title

English 101 College Reading and Composition

Psychology 001 General Psychology

Psychology 041 Life-Span Psychology

Chemistry 065 OR Intro General Chemistry

High School Chemistry (1 yr.)

Math 123C / 125 or higher Intermediate Algebra

(or higher e.g. Statistics)
Prerequisites: Requirements 18

 All prerequisites must be completed prior to

applying to the nursing program
 Grade of “C” or better
 For plus/minus grades, no “C-”
 Cumulative GPA 2.5 or higher on all
coursework
 Whether or not applicable to nursing requirements
 Currently no recency requirement
Prerequisites: Requirements 19

cont.
 Proof of education (choose highest applicable)
 Graduation from a U.S. accredited high school or
equivalent (e.g. GED) OR
 Completion of AA or higher degree from a U.S.
accredited college or university
 Proof shown on official transcripts
 Copies of diplomas or AA graduation petitions in
progress will not be accepted

 Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax

Identification Number (ITIN)
Co-requisites 20

 Series of courses required for degree

(A.S. Nursing, Professional)
 Highly recommended to be completed prior to
applying to the nursing program
 Beneficialfor CSU transfer as well as point system
for admission
Co-requisites cont. 21

Course Name & Number Course Title

Communication Studies 101 or 121 Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication
Sociology 001 or Anthropology 102 Introduction to Sociology or
Introduction to Anthropology
American Institutions Minimum 3 semester units
Humanities Minimum 3 semester units
Health Education & Kinesiology Note: Students graduating from
the RN program at LAHC will be
waived from taking the GE grad
requirement Area E at LAHC
Co-requisites cont. 22

Refer to the current LACCD GE Plan

Communication Studies 101 or 121
Sociology 001 or Anthropology 001
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (3 Semester Units minimum)
History 6, 11, 12, 41, 42, 43, 44, 52, 58, 81, 82, Pol Sci 1, 30
HUMANITIES (3 Semester Units minimum) Arc 132, 133, Art 100, 101, 102,
103, 111, 201, DanceST 805, English 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 211,
213, 214, 215, 218, 219, 234, 239, 240, 251, 260, 265, 270, 271, 272 French 1, 2,
3, 10, 25, 26 History 43, 44, 74, 81, 82, 86, 87, Human 1, 3, 6, 17, 60, Japan 21,
22, Music 100, 101, 111, 116, 118, 141, 216-1, Philos 1, 20, 33, Photo 121,
Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, 12, 21, 22, 35, 36, 37 Theater 100
Co-requisites: Requirements 23

 Grade of “C” or better

 For plus/minus grades, no “C-”
 Cumulative 2.5 or higher GPA on all
coursework
 Whether or not applicable to nursing requirements
 Currently no recency requirement
 Bachelor’s or higher: waived from
American Institutions and Humanities
 Points will be given on application
Recommended Electives 24
Taking these recommended elective nursing courses is a
great way to meet future professors!

Nursing 302 Nursing 364 Biology 033

Dosage Calculation Pharmacology Medical Terminology
Info for LVNs 25

 LVN-RN Advanced Placement Route

 Same program requirements
 Active CA LVN license (provide copy with
application)
 Enroll in Nursing 329A, 329B, 311, 321 at time of
application
 Entry into Generic route with advanced
placement based upon faculty assessment
Admission Process 26

Prerequisites

Application

ATI TEAS

Selection
Nursing Application: What’s 27

Included
 Items Required From All Applicants
1) Nursing Application Form
 Includes Multi-Criteria Application Worksheet
2) Transcripts
 Transcript evaluation for foreign transcripts
3) Info Session Proof of Attendance
4) Supporting documents for multi-criteria
 Items Required on Case-by-Case Basis
1) High School Transcripts (proof of education or high school
chemistry)
2) Petitions for course equivalency
Application: Nursing 28

Application Form
 Find Application Form online
 https://effectiveness.lahc.edu/academic_affairs/healths
ci/nursing/SitePages/Home.aspx → Prospective
Students
 Obtain from website only; no older forms accepted

 Download Application Form (fillable form)

 Follow all directions; be truthful
 Print and attach other items
 Transcripts, petitions
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This is a sample
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This is a sample
Multi-Criteria Process 31

 Must meet minimum requirements (2.5 Science

GPA, 2.5 Overall GPA, completed prerequisites)
 Point system based on criteria from California
Community College Chancellor’s Office
 Updates to be made on Nursing website
 https://effectiveness.lahc.edu/academic_affairs/healths
ci/nursing/SitePages/Home.aspx
Multi-Criteria Process 32

 Academic Degrees
 Recent work or volunteer experience
 Science GPA
 Cumulative GPA
 Completion of relevant course work
 Life experience(s)
 Veteran Status
 Assessment and Readiness testing (ATI TEAS)
Multi-Criteria Process 33

1) Academic Degrees -
AA/AS / BA/BS or higher
from regionally accredited
college.  Must have official transcripts
Maximum 5 points from college or university
degree posted. All transcripts
from outside the United
 AA/AS / BA/BS or higher 5
States must be evaluated by an
degree
LACCD-approved foreign
evaluation service.
Multi-Criteria Process 34

2) Recent work or volunteer experience

with direct human patient care within the
past 5 years.  For all areas, applicant must have
Maximum 5 points verification from current or former human
 Licensed LVN, CNA, Paramedic, EMT, 5 resources, employer or organization.
Respiratory Therapist, Certified Athletic Letter must be on organizational
Trainer (all with work experience ≥ 1000 letterhead with an original signature and
hours) must include applicant’s name, start and
 Medical Assistant, school health aides, 3 end date (if applicable), employee status
unlicensed assistants personal (UAP), (full or part-time if applicable), total
adapted kinesiology assistant, hospital unit number of hours worked, job or position
based clerical or telemetry staff, Physical title and example of duties or attached
Therapy Aide, Medical Scribe, (all with job/ position description.
work experience ≥ 1000 hours)  Licensed or certificated healthcare
workers are required to provide a copy of
current license or certificate including
 Clinical Care Extender, or other program 2 certificate number, date of issue and date
of volunteer activity ≥ 200 hours with of expiration.
direct human patient care contact
Multi-Criteria Process 35

3) Science GPA in relevant Sci

course work: Anatomy, GPA
Physiology and Microbiology
(lecture and lab courses only).
Maximum 15 points

You may indicate your Science GPA,

but an evaluator will determine final
 GPA = 4.0 15 calculation. Science GPA must be
equal to or greater than 2.5.
 GPA = 3.5 10

 GPA = 3.0 5

 GPA = 2.5 0
Multi-Criteria Process 36

4) Cumulative GPA in all degree Cum

applicable coursework GPA
Maximum 15 points

You may indicate your Cumulative

GPA, but an evaluator will determine
 GPA = 4.0 15 final calculation. Cumulative GPA
must be equal to or greater than 2.5.
 GPA = 3.5 10

 GPA = 3.0 5

 GPA = 2.5 0
Multi-Criteria Process 37

5) Completion of relevant course work

required by Los Angeles Harbor College
Nursing Program
Maximum 7 points
 a) Completion of ALL co-requisite courses 5
a) Co-requisite courses:
 Communication Studies 101 or 121
 Sociology 001 or Anthropology 102
 American Institutions ( 3 units)
 Humanities (Area C2 - 3 units)

b) Completion of Mathematics of Drugs &

Solutions (Dosage Calculation),
b) Completion of one or more of the following:
Pharmacology, or Medical Terminology  Nursing 302 Mathematics of Drugs & Solutions
One point each, Maximum 2 points  Nursing 364 Pharmacology
 Mathematics of Drugs & Solutions 1  Biology 033 Medical Terminology
Courses must be completed with a “B” or better and be a minimum of 2
(Dosage Calculation) semester units for each course. Equivalent courses are acceptable.
 Pharmacology 1

 Medical Terminology 1

Effective Fall 2020 application period (Jan 2020) Completion of ALL co-requisite courses AND
Completion of ALL ADN to BSN transfer GEs and prerequisite courses have been removed.
Multi-Criteria Process 38

6) Life experience(s)
Maximum 3 points
 Disabilities 3  Disability documented or verified by a
physician or college SPS program.
 Low family income 3  Proof or eligibility or financial aid (e.g.
BOGG fee waiver, Cal Grant, Pell Grant,
or other Federal grant, CalWORKs)
 Disadvantaged social or educational 3  Documentation or letter of participation
environment of eligibility for Extended Opportunity
Programs & Services (EOPS)
 First generation of family to attend 3
college  Completion of the ADN Supporting
Documentation form (found on Nursing
 Difficult personal or family situations 3 website) explaining situation or
or circumstances circumstances.

 Refugee status 3  Documentation or letter from the United

States Citizens and Immigration Services
(USCIS)
Multi-Criteria Process 39

7) Veteran Status
Maximum 5 points
 Active or former service 5  Copy of Defense Department
Form 214 (DD214) Honorable
discharge
 Spouse of active or former 5  Copy of official notice issued by
military the Department of Defense
documenting the active duty
status of a spouse.
Multi-Criteria Process 40

8) Assessment and Readiness TEAS

testing (TEAS) - first passing
score only
Maximum 20 points
Overall score must be equal or
greater than 62.0%. If student does
not receive a passing score at LAHC,
 85.0 - 100% 20 student may re-take the test once
remediation is complete within a
 78.0 - 84.9% 15 year. TEAS remediators must pass all
areas of test with a score of 62.0%
 71.0 - 77.9% 10 or higher.
 62.1 - 70.9% 5

 62.0% 0
Application: Transcripts 41

 You must submit transcripts from ALL

institutions attended, whether or not related
to pre/co-requisites
 Including institutions listed on another institution’s
transcripts
Application: Transcripts cont. 42

TRANSCRIPTS LACCD Courses Outside LACCD Format

One official transcript for

Included with your One unofficial transcript Physical only, no
each school (sealed,
Nursing Application (print from student portal) electronic accepted
unopened)

One official transcript

from each school (sealed,
Physical or electronic
Admission & Records None to submit unopened), sent directly to
accepted
LAHC Admissions &
Records
Application: Transcripts within 43

LACCD
 ONE (1) UN-official transcript
 All LACCD coursework on one transcript
 Include with Nursing Application Form
 Not required to provide to LAHC Admissions and
Records
Application: Transcripts outside 44

of LACCD
 Order TWO (2) official transcripts
 1st: Nursing Application
 Do not mail separately to Nursing Department
 2nd: LAHC Admission and Records
 Mustbe sent directly from institution to LAHC
Admissions
 Mailed directly to Admissions; do not hand deliver
Application: Transcripts outside 45

of LACCD cont.
 Foreign transcripts
 Officialsealed transcripts AND official sealed
evaluation
 Remember to petition courses for equivalency
 Out-of-state/Private Institution transcripts
 Remember to petition courses for equivalency
Application: High School 46

Transcripts
 High School transcripts: when to submit?
 If you do not have a previous degree (AA or higher)
 If you are using High School Chemistry (even with
previous degree)
 Example 1: High School graduate needs to submit high school
transcripts
 Example 2: Student with Bachelor’s using high school chemistry
needs to submit high school transcripts
 One copy with application, one copy mailed to
Admissions
 Copies of diplomas will not be accepted
Application: Transcripts cont. 47

Where to send transcripts directly from

previous institution:
Los Angeles Harbor College
Attention: Admission and Records
1111 Figueroa Place
Wilmington, CA 90744
Application: Petitions 48

 See a counselor, at your school, to ensure

your courses meet admission requirements
 If there is no current agreement or articulation
of a course between one institution and LAHC,
then a petition for course equivalency is
required
 www.assist.orgis a great resource that you can start
with on your own
Application: Petitions cont. 49

 Majority of community college courses do not

require petitions
 Many university courses (CSU, UC) are accepted
 Petitions are absolutely required for courses
used from
 Out-of-state institutions
 Any private institutions
(e.g. Southern California University of Health Sciences)
 Foreign institutions
Application: Petitions cont. 50

 Petition for course equivalency

 See Counseling website for form
 Usually include course grade, description, syllabi, etc.
 Submit to Admission and Records, not to
individual departments
 https://effectiveness.lahc.edu/student_services/admissi
ons/SitePages/forms.aspx
 Signed off by department chair/administrator
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Application:
Petitions cont.
• Not a quick process
(plan ahead)
• Must include copy
of signed,
approved petition
OR posted on
LAHC transcript
(Memoranda)
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Application: Petitions cont.

Top: Example of approved course equivalencies on LAHC transcript Memoranda

These are only examples. Actual transcription may vary.

Application: Transcripts cont. 53

 Advanced Placement (AP) Coursework

 Credit may be granted immediately OR may require
petition for credit – see a counselor
 Send scores to Admissions & Records for credit
 If not posted on transcripts must include copy of score
report with application
 Must provide LAHC unofficial transcript as proof

These are only examples. Actual transcription may vary.

Application: Info Session 54

Proof of Attendance
 Applicants will be emailed proof of attendance
within one week of the information session to
include with their application.
 Please print your email and include with application
 Proof of attendance valid for one year from issue
Application: Nursing 55

Application Form cont.

 Submit application, transcripts, petitions to Nursing
Building, dropped off in the mail drop OUTSIDE the
Nursing division (you will not be allowed in the
building)
 Make sure all documents are together (e.g. envelopes)
 Drop in book drop outside Nursing department
 No one is allowed in the Nursing building
 Los Angeles Harbor College
Nursing Department
1111 Figueroa Place Wilmington, CA 90744
Application drop off location 56
Application: What Happens 57

Next?
 Applications are reviewed and processed AS-IS!
 Allow 6 to 8 weeks from submission deadline
for evaluation process
 All transcripts and attachments become property
of the college
 Initial review by Nursing department for apparent
errors
 Coursework evaluated by Admissions and Records
 Verify eligible coursework / calculate GPAs
Application: What Happens 58

Next?
 Check student email (@student.laccd.edu)
regularly
 Status of eligibility will be sent via student email only
 Know how to access and operate
 Double check spelling of email, will not be corrected
Application: Denied? 59

 Incomplete application (READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS)

 Incorrect / misspelled e-mail
 No signature on form
 Missing Transcripts
 Incomplete petitions
 Low Science or cumulative GPA (<2.5)
 Too many attempts
 Application was not answered truthfully
 Failed TEAS previously
 Missing student I.D. number
Admission Process 60

Prerequisites

Application

ATI TEAS

Selection
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 Applications have been reviewed for eligibility

 Initial correspondence of eligibility by student
email
 Eligible: No
offers for admission yet, but rather to
move forward in admission process
 Ineligible: review message, consider to reapply
 Next step: ATI TEAS
ATI TEAS: What is it? 62

 Test of Essential Academic Skills

 Standardized entrance exam used by this nursing
program, covers knowledge in
 Reading

 Mathematics

 Science

 English/Language usage
 170 questions, 209 minutes
ATI TEAS: New Changes 63

 TEAS Version V is replaced by ATI TEAS starting

August 31, 2016
 TEAS V scores no longer accepted as of June
2017–only ATI TEAS scores accepted
 Use of on-screen calculator for Mathematics
ATI TEAS: Requirements 64

 Minimum requirement: 62% overall

 To be replaced by new scoring metric, date TBD

 Only the first attempt accepted

 If taken elsewhere and below 62%, applicant is
ineligible to apply at LAHC, despite subsequent
higher scores
ATI TEAS: Selection 65

 Applicants who have previously taken the ATI

TEAS will be instructed to have test results sent
from the ATI website directly to “Los Angeles
Harbor College”
 Only the first score is accepted
 Previous versions of the ATI TEAS (e.g. TEAS V)
will not be accepted
ATI TEAS: Selection 66

 For those who have not taken the ATI TEAS

 50% will be selected by the multi-criteria point
system (highest points prior to ATI TEAS will be
selected)
 In the event of a ranking tie that exceeds the number of
vacancies, a random lottery will be conducted among those
in that ranking
 50% of the applicants will be selected by random
lottery
Example: 40 spaces available for 67

ATI TEAS Number of qualified applicants without ATI TEAS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
50% Multi-Criteria
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Qualified
(top 20 ranking) applicants
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 with valid
ATI TEAS
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 score will
move
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
forward to
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Selection
for
50% Random Lottery Admission
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
(remaining 20 spaces)
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
ATI TEAS: Requirements cont. 68

 Do not include or send your scores until

requested by the Nursing Department
 Scores sent before request by the department
will NOT be used and must be re-ordered
ATI TEAS: Invitation 69

 Check student email (@student.laccd.edu)

regularly for invitations
 Must reply to invitation date(s) by deadline
 Computerized exam on campus at no cost
 Contact department if accommodations are needed
 Not selected?
 Reapply next application period
ATI TEAS: Outcome 70

 Passed ATI TEAS: move forward to Selection

 Not Passed (with LAHC)
 Eligible for remediation, as available
 Individualized plan to improve weak areas
 Given up to one year to complete
 If satisfactory, given another chance to take TEAS
 Achieve minimum score in ALL areas
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ATI TEAS: Resources 72

 ATI TEAS Study Manual

 https://atitesting.com/
 ATI TEAS Test Breakdown
 ATI TEAS FAQ
 ATI TEAS Student Card
 LASC TEAS Prep Classes
 LATTC TEAS Prep Classes
 Other resources will be shared as they become
available
Admission Process 73

Prerequisites

Application

ATI TEAS

Selection
Selection for Admission 74

 Points applied to admission criteria, applicants

ranked
 50% admitted by multi-criteria process
 In the event of a ranking tie that exceeds the number
of vacancies, a random lottery will be conducted
among those in that ranking
 50% admitted by random lottery
 Check student email regularly
 Final status of eligibility will be sent via email only
Example: 40 spaces available for 75

Admission Number of qualified applicants with ATI TEAS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
50% Multi-Criteria
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
(top 20 ranking)
31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70
50% Random Lottery
71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80
(remaining 20 spaces)
81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90
91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100
Selection 76

 Accepted? Reply to accept invitation

 Follow instructions regarding orientation and background
check requirements
 Reply by set deadline
 Not Accepted?
 Reapply next application period
 If 1st application was incomplete/ineligible must complete
original application 2nd time
 Find Application to Re-Apply (one-page)
 Submit updated transcripts or documentation for points only
 Applications on file for one (1) year
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This is a sample
Selection: Background Checks 78

& Drug Testing

 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:
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 Criminal Background Clearance and Urine Drug Screen: All students must
have completed a criminal background clearance/urine drug test and have
proof of clearance prior to entering any nursing course with a clinical
component. This includes local hospitals and health care agencies, including
Students who
the county, community and private facilities.

cannot present a clear background

check will not be permitted to enter
the nursing program. Students who test
positive on a drug screen will not be
able to continue in the nursing
program UNLESS a physician writes a note stating that prescription
medications are causing the positive drug screen. Plan ahead to address any potential
items that may appear on your background check. –LAHC Student Handbook
Selection: Background Checks 80

& Drug Testing

 Plan ahead to address any potential items that
may appear on your background check
 Specific facilities may also require Live Scan
 Students who are denied clinical placement due to the
inability to pass a required Live Scan will NOT be
permitted to continue in the nursing program, unless an
appropriate clinical placement can be found at an
alternative agency. –Student Handbook 2017-2018
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Program Overview
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Program Overview
• Concurrent Theory and Clinical Experience in local clinics and hospitals
Kaiser Medical Center | Providence Little Company of Mary |
Torrance Memorial | Harbor UCLA
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Program Overview

• Cohort-based
curriculum
• Simulation
Laboratory
Experience
• Small group
Discussions
 Program Overview: Curriculum 84
Course number Course title Units
FIRST SEMESTER
Nursing 313 Introduction to Nursing Process & Practice 4
Nursing 321 The Nursing Process 1
Nursing 315 Fundamentals of Nursing Process & Practice 4
Nursing 311 Communication in Nursing 1
SECOND SEMESTER
Nursing 323 Nursing Process & Practice in the Care of the Adult Client I 5
Nursing 325 Nursing Process & Practice in the Care of the Adult Client II 5
THIRD SEMESTER
Nursing 333 Nursing Process & Practice in the Health Care of Women and Families 3
Nursing 335 Nursing Process & Practice in the Care of Children 3
Nursing 339 Nursing Process & Practice in the Care of the Geriatric Client 2
FOURTH SEMESTER
Nursing 343 Nursing Process & Practice in the Psycho-Social Adaptation of the Client 3
Nursing 345 Nursing Process & Practice in the Care of the Adult Client III 3
Nursing 347 Leadership & Management, Preceptorship 3
Program Costs 85
First Semester
Tuition $552
Parking $20
Student Rep + Health Fees $12
Books (N313, N321, N315, N311) $500
Background Check + Drug Test $105
Malpractice Insurance $20
Basic Life Support for the Healthcare provider $50
First Aid $50
Uniforms (2 sets, top + bottom) $100
Shoes $75
Stethoscope $100
Watch with second hand $50
Skill Supply Kit $100
Standardized testing fee $190
Physical/labs/vaccines $140-$250
Approximate Cost for 1st Semester $1814
*Tuition based on 12 units. Cost is $222 per unit for non-residents/international students.
**This is an approximation of expenses and will vary based on individual needs.
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Second Semester
Tuition* $552
Parking $20
Student Rep + Health Fees $12
Books (N323, N325) $200
Cost for 2nd Semester $784
Third semester
Tuition* $552
Parking $20
Student Rep + Health Fees $12
Books (N333, N335, N339) $450
Malpractice Insurance (renewal) $20
Required health items (renewal): Flu, TB $20
Cost for 3rd Semester $1074
Fourth semester
Tuition* $552
Parking $20
Student Rep + Health Fees $12
Books $250
Live Scan $70
Pearson Vue Account $200
NCLEX-RN Licensure Application $300
Cost for 4th Semester $1254

Approximate Grand Total $5076

*Tuition based on 12 units. Cost is $222 per unit for non-residents/international students.
**This is an approximation of expenses and will vary based on individual needs.
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Vicky Chang and

Family Nursing
Scholarship Program
$2 million donation to LACCD nursing programs
Covers costs of licensure fees
Starts Fall 2016, lasting 8 years
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 Study for ATI TEAS

 Finish any and all outstanding Co-requisites
 Take recommended electives
 Start planning for BSN transfer
 Consider dual enrollment programs
 Most common deficiencies: College Chemistry,
Statistics, Health Education, Critical Thinking
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 Challenge/Advanced Placement available

 Documented military education and experience
in health care occupations may be eligible for
entry into the Generic route of the nursing
program with advanced placement
 Must meet all general entrance requirements of
the Associate Degree Nursing program
 https://effectiveness.lahc.edu/academic_affairs/he
althsci/nursing/SitePages/Home.aspx
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Programs
CNA/HHA EDA (EMT)
 Certified Nurse Assistant /  Emergency Medical Technician
Certified Home Health Aide  Basic certification
 10 weeks CNA / 3-4weeks  One-semester
HHA
 Qualify to sit for National
 Friday, Saturday, Sunday Registry exam
 No prerequisites; mandatory  http://www.lahc.edu/publicsaf
orientation ety/emt.html
 http://www.lahc.edu/classes/n
ursing/cna.html
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 Counseling Division
 310-233-4230
 Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agencies
https://www.lahc.edu/studentservices/counseling/foreigntranscri
pt-1.html
 Nursing Department
 310-233-4368/4262
 [email protected]
 NU 101, main office / NLL, front desk
 Nursing Prospective Students
 https://effectiveness.lahc.edu/academic_affairs/healthsci/n
ursing/SitePages/Home.aspx