Pre-Requisites & Co-Requisites
Pre-Requisites
| Course Name & Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| Anatomy 001 Lecture & Lab | Introduction to Human Anatomy |
| Physiology 001 Lecture & Lab | Introduction to Human Physiology |
| Microbiology 020 Lecture & Lab | General Microbiology |
| English 101 | College Reading and Composition |
| Psychology 001 | General Psychology |
| Psychology 041 | Life-Span Psychology |
| Math 123C / 125 or higher | Intermediate Algebra (or higher e.g. Statistics) |
Sciences Requirements
- Grade of "C" or better (applies to Lecture and Lab if offered separately). For plus/minus grades, "C-" is not accepted.
- Science GPA 2.5 or higher
- All "C" grades do not equal 2.5
- Repeats: No more than ONE (1) repeat of a substandard grade (D/F) in the science courses (Anat, Physio, Micro)
- Currently no recency requirement
All Prerequisites Requirements
- All prerequisites listed above must be completed prior to applying to the nursing program. We do not accept courses in-progress.
- Grade of "C" or better. For plus/minus grades, "C-" is not accepted.
- Cumulative/Overall GPA 2.5 or higher on all coursework taken at all colleges and universities
Co-Requisites
| Course Name & Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| Communication Studies 101 or 121 | Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication |
| Sociology 001 or Anthropology 102 | Introduction to Sociology or Introduction to Anthropology |
| American Institutions | Minimum 3 semester units (LAHC AA GE pattern area "B1") |
| Humanities | Minimum 3 semester units (LAHC AA GE pattern area "C") |
| Ethnic Studies | Minimum 3 semester units (LACCD graduation requirement effective Fall '23) |
| Health Education & Kinesiology | Note: Students graduating from the RN program at LAHC will be waived from taking the GE grad requirement Area E |
Co-requisites Requirements
- Grade of "C" or better. For plus/minus grades, "C-" is not accepted.
- Cumulative/Overall GPA 2.5 or higher on all coursework taken at all colleges and universities
- If you have a Bachelor's or higher from an accredited U.S. institution, you may be waived from American Institutions and Humanities
LVN-RN Advanced Placement
| Course Name & Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| Nursing 329A | Role Transition |
| Nursing 329B | Role Transition |
| Nursing 311 | Communication |
| Nursing 321 | Nursing Process |
- Those applying through the LVN-RN Advanced Placement route must complete the same pre- and co-requisite courses listed above.
- Nursing 329A/B, 311, and 321 is offered in Fall semesters only.
- A current CA LVN license is required.
Other Program Requirements
Proof of education (choose highest applicable)
- Graduation from a U.S. accredited high school or equivalent (e.g. GED) OR
Completion of AA or higher degree from a U.S. accredited college or university - Proof shown with official transcripts
- Copies of diplomas or graduation petitions in progress will not be accepted