LACC Vision & Mission Statements As Approved By - Los Angeles ...
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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE 80TH ANNIVERSARY CATALOG 2008-2009<br />
(Chemistry 60 or 68)<br />
• Overall college grade point average of 2.5<br />
• Satisfactory score on the admission assessment test (contact Nursing<br />
Department for details)<br />
• Satisfactory “cut score” of 80 or higher based on the Chancellor’s<br />
validation study<br />
• Completion of all of the admission requirements of <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> City<br />
College<br />
• Graduation from an accredited U.S. High School or equivalent or<br />
graduation from an accredited U.S. College or university or equivalent.<br />
If students received their high school diploma from a foreign country<br />
and/or are requested equivalency of foreign college credits to fulfill<br />
prerequisites, the transcripts must be evaluated for equivalency by an<br />
<strong>LACC</strong> approved agency.<br />
• Students must also meet health and other requirements mandated by<br />
the program and affiliating hospitals and/or clinical prior to entry. For<br />
additional requirements, please attend one of the Informtion Sessions<br />
where details are discussed.<br />
It is highly recommended that the following co-requisites/graduation<br />
requirements be completed prior to entry into the Registered Nursing Program.<br />
Those courses that have not been satisfactorily completed will need to be<br />
completed during the 4 semesters of the Registered Nursing program. It is<br />
the student’s responsibility that the following courses be completed prior to<br />
graduation and taking the NCLEX-RN examination.<br />
1. Sociology 1 or Anthropology 101<br />
- Must be completed prior to 4 th semester.<br />
2. Speech 101 - Must be completed prior to 3 rd semester<br />
3. 3 units of American Institutions<br />
- Must be completed prior to 4 th semester<br />
4. 3 units of Humanities - Must be completed prior to 4 th semester<br />
5. 1 unit of P.E. - Must be completed prior to 4 th semester<br />
Please refer to Plan B or consult with the nursing counselor for further<br />
guidance.<br />
Also note: The information presented may be updated or modified subject<br />
to district, state and/or BRN requests. The <strong>LACC</strong> Registered Nursing<br />
Curriculum is in the process of being modified to align with the other <strong>LACC</strong>D<br />
nursing programs in the district. These modifications may be in place by Fall<br />
2009 if district and BRN approved.<br />
COURSES UNITS<br />
First Semester<br />
NRSGREG 103 ........................................................................................ 1<br />
NRSGREG 104 ........................................................................................ 4<br />
NRSGREG 105 ........................................................................................ 5<br />
Electives (Highly Recommended):<br />
NRSGREG 115 ........................................................................................ 1<br />
Second Semester<br />
NRSGREG 106 ........................................................................................ 4<br />
NRSGREG 107 ........................................................................................ 4<br />
NRSGREG 116 ........................................................................................ 1<br />
Third Semester<br />
NRSGREG 108 ........................................................................................ 4<br />
NRSGREG 109 ........................................................................................ 5<br />
NRSGREG 117 ........................................................................................ 1<br />
Fourth Semester<br />
- 160 -<br />
NRSGREG 110 ........................................................................................ 5<br />
NRSGREG 111 ........................................................................................ 4<br />
Total Required Units ............................................................................ 38<br />
(Total Units Including Electives .......................................................... 39<br />
Note to Current LVN’s:<br />
Current practicing LVN’s are invited to complete the <strong>As</strong>sociate Degree<br />
Registered Nursing Program by applying and being accepted into the second<br />
year of the program based on space availability. LVNs must have taken a 2<br />
unit Transition/Bridge course. LVN candidates must complete the above<br />
prerequisites. This will enable licensed vocational nurses with 6 months<br />
clinical experience to complete requirements for the Registered Nursing<br />
<strong>As</strong>sociate Degree in 1 year.<br />
<strong>LACC</strong> also offers a 30-unit option for LVN’s. Candidates who choose this<br />
option will not be graduates of the <strong>LACC</strong> Nursing Program. Also several<br />
states in the USA will not recognize nurses who take this option. Additional<br />
information is available about this option in the Nursing Department.<br />
To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan B for the AA/AS<br />
Degree is required.<br />
NOTE: The Plan B requirements for this program include 16 units in Natural Sciences<br />
NOT 12 units as listed in Plan B under other programs in this catalog.<br />
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog<br />
"Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.<br />
3 Units English Composition<br />
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking<br />
3 Units Natural Sciences<br />
3 Units Humanities<br />
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)<br />
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education<br />
3-5 Units Math Competency<br />
(Math 115 or higher or passing score on <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> Community College District Math competency<br />
exam)<br />
RN RESIDENCY IN PEDIATRICS PROGRAM<br />
<strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> City College’s Nursing Program in partnership with Children’s<br />
Hospital <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> is offers a Registered Nurse Residency in Pediatrics<br />
Program. For information contact the Registered Nursing Department located<br />
in the Cub Center or contact Children’s Hospital directly at (323) 660-2450<br />
extension 5871.<br />
A clinical placement is required for this course. Students will be responsible<br />
for securing and maintaining their clinical placement within the Children’s<br />
Hospital <strong>Los</strong> <strong>Angeles</strong> (“CHLA”) system.<br />
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM<br />
<strong>LACC</strong> also offers a Certified Nursing Program, Nursing 100 every semester.<br />
This is an 6 unit course that prepares students for the certified nursing<br />
assistant ARCHIVED until Fall 2009/Spring 2010 examination given by the<br />
Red Cross. Upon completion of the certification exam, students may enroll<br />
in the Home Health Aid course.
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