Los angeles Harbor college Nursing, ADN Program routes
Applicants may enter the Nursing program by one of the following routes:
Route 1:
The applicant may choose to enroll in the entire nursing program as outlined in the college course catalog. The program leads to the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
Route2:
The applicant with other verified health care experience may enter this route. The applicant must challenge nursing classes by taking written examinations and practicums reflecting content and competencies of the courses for which he/she has verified previous education and/or experience, at a level of 75% or higher. Program prerequisites must be completed and classes in the first semester must be in progress to establish eligibility to take the challenge examinations. The maximum number of units for which a student may petition for credit by examination in the college shall be no more than 15 units. **
Route 3 (LVN-30 Unit Option):
The L.V.N. with a current license in California may establish eligibility to take the state licensing examination to become a Registered Nurse in California ONLY, by completing a specific sequence of courses that are approved by the Board of Registered Nursing. Enrollment is granted after completing an application, and the successful completion of Human Physiology, Microbiology 1 or 20, and Nursing 329A and B. Psych 41 and Nursing 311 and 321 are recommended prerequisite courses. The student must then successfully complete Nursing Courses 339, 343, 345, and 347. This route DOES NOT meet the requirements for graduation from the program or the college. **
Route 4 (LVN Advanced Placement Route):
This route leads to graduation from the generic program with an Associate of Science Degree, Professional Registered Nursing. The L.V.N. with a current California license may enter the generic program at the 3rd semester level after completing the program and general education prerequisites; the college assessment tests for reading readiness and mathematical competence; the non-nursing courses required in, or prior to, the first and second semesters of the program; the transition semester courses consisting of N 311, 321, 329 A and B, and the achievement of score equal to the 65th percentile on the ATI Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing examination OR by the successful challenge of Nursing 323 and Nursing 325. This challenge includes scores of 75% or higher on clinical performance examinations, all unit examinations, and the final examination in each course. Route 4 leads to graduation after all program and college requirements are met. **
Route 4 LVN-RN students who do not achieve the requisite score on the required ATI Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing examination may enter the 2 nd semester of the generic nursing program , after completing the program and 2nd semester prerequisities. Nursing 311, 321, 329A and B with a grade of "C" or better must be completed prior to enrollment in any nursing course with a clinical component. These applicants are expected to demonstrate general education, mathematical and nursing theoretical and clinical competencies equivalent to the beginning second semester generic nursing student or equivalent. **
** Applicants considering alternate routes are required to meet with the Chairperson of the Nursing Division prior to enrollment in the Program. These alternate routes are for persons with previous health care experience and/or education. See the College Catalogue and the Student Handbook appendix for detailed information.