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Nursing information session updated
1. WELCOME
to 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 NLNA
2. 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)
3. 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
4. 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.
5. Procedure for Admission to LAHC Nursing
Program continued…
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.
transcripts
• IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT HAVE ANY SCHOOL SEND A
TRANSCRIPT DIRECTLY TO THE NURSING DEPARTMENT.
ALL REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED TO
YOUR APPLICATION.
6. 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.
7. What is the TEAS V test?
TEAS = Test of Essential Academic Skills…
• Four Categories:
1. English
2. Math
3. Science
62% or
4. Reading Comprehension higher
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.
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•http://www.testpreppractice.net/TEAS/Free-Online-TEAS-Practice-Tests.aspx - free online TEAS tests
8. 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
9. Nursing Program Curriculum
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 Nursing
Second 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 Client
Fourth 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
10. Progress Toward A.S. Degree
A. Natural Sciences D. Language & Rationality
(minimum 3 units) D1: English 101
Anatomy 1
B. Social and Behavioral Sciences D2: Communication & Analytical
1. American Institutions (minimum 3 units) Thinking
Math 123C
Pol Sci 1
Speech 101 or 121
2. Social Science Elective (minimum 3 units)
D3. Minimum of 3 additional semester
Sociology 1
units from D1 or D2
(see current catalog for a full list of
3. Minimum of 3 additional semester units from B1 or B2 course options)
Psychology 1
E. Health & Physical Education
(see current catalog for a full list of course options)
E1. Health 012
C. Humanities (minimum 3 units) E2. P.E.
Art 101, 04 Spanish 1, or History 1 etc.
(see current catalog for a full list of course options)
Associate degree general education courses + Nursing Major courses = A.D.N
11. Recommended Elective Nursing courses
Nursing 302- Mathematics of Drugs and Solutions
Nursing 364- Pharmacology
13. FAQ’s
Do I need a 2.5 overall GPA in all college
coursework?
Are W’s counted as one repeat?
What if I completed Microbiology twice after
meeting the 2.5 GPA in Anatomy 1 and
Physiology 1?
14. FAQ’s
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?
15. FAQ’s
I only completed High School in Korea what do I
submit?
What is the process after my application has been
submitted?
What if I get selected from the lottery?
What if I don’t get selected from the lottery?
16. Questions
We are here to help!
Sara Rubio
Nursing Success Counselor
310-233-4364
rubiosv@lahc.edu
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