This document provides information about the nursing program at Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC). It summarizes the program prerequisites, admission process, curriculum, and frequently asked questions. To be admitted, students must complete prerequisite courses with a minimum GPA, pass the TEAS admission test, and be selected via lottery. The program is 4 semesters and includes theory, clinical experience, and simulation lab. Contact information is provided for students to ask additional questions.

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 NLNAC

2. Nursing Program Course Pre-requisites
Note: Coursework  Anatomy 1 Lecture
from an out-of-state  Anatomy 1 Lab
community college or
university requires a  Physiology 1 Lecture
petition for  Physiology 1 Lab
equivalency; make an
appointment with a  Microbiology 20 or 1 Lecture
counselor to complete  Microbiology 20 or 1 Lab
the petition (s).
 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 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.

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. 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.

8. 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.
•
•http://www.testpreppractice.net/TEAS/Free-Online-TEAS-Practice-Tests.aspx - free online TEAS tests

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Recommended Elective Nursing courses
 Nursing 302- Mathematics of Drugs and Solutions
 Nursing 364- Pharmacology

13. Additional Recommendations…
Transfer to a public or private University
 www.assist.org (public)
 www.aiccu.edu
(private)

14. Frequently Asked Questions
 Do I need a 2.5 overall GPA in all college
coursework? Yes
 Are W’s counted as one repeat? Yes
 If I repeated Microbiology twice after achieving a
2.5 GPA in Anatomy 1 and Physiology 1 and
Microbiology 20 am I eligible?
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.

15. Frequently Asked Questions
 Do I need to submit High School transcripts if I have
a Bachelors degree?
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.
 Do I need to submit High School transcripts if I have
a Bachelors degree from the Philippines?
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
 What is the cost of attendance?
$46 per unit ( see class schedule at http://www.lahc.edu/ for non resident tuition fee).

16. Frequently Asked Questions
 I only completed High School in Korea what do I
submit?
Official H.S. transcripts and sealed evaluation stating U.S. equivalency is required.
 What is the process after my application has been
submitted?
Applications are reviewed and placed in a random lottery. Students will be notified
via email if they are selected from the lottery.
 What if I don’t get 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

17. Questions
We are here to help!
Sara Rubio
Nursing Success Counselor
310-233-4364
rubiosv@lahc.edu
Make an appointment with a counselor at (310) 233-4230 to review requirements and
develop an educational plan.
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