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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 NLNA

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).

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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 an LAHC student identification number.

3. Applications can be found online at http://www.lahc.edu/classes/nursing/prospectivestudents.html

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.

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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.

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 pubic 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

rubiosv@lahc.edu

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Make an appointment with a counselor at (310) 233-4230 to review requirements and develop an educational plan.