Nursing Programs

Associate Degree Nursing Program

Requirements

• English
  Successful completion with a grade of "C" or higher in English 1

• Math
  Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra, MATH130A or MATH130 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher. Any math course over the Intermediate Algebra level will be accepted.

• Anatomy 1
  Successful completion with a grade of "C" or higher in Anatomy 1 (Human Anatomy or Equivalent.)

• Physiology 1
  Successful completion with a grade of "C" or higher in Physiology 1 (Human Physiology or Equivalent.)

• Biology 2
  Successful completion with a grade of "C" or higher in Biology 2 (General Microbiology or Equivalent.)

Recommendations

1. Attend an Information Meeting with the following addition:

   Information meetings are held via Zoom. Please email Marc Smith, Nursing & Allied Health Coordinator, at m4smith@lbcc.edu for meeting dates and Zoom link.

If Accepted…

1. Take the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS)

   Long Beach City College adheres to the guidelines provided by the California Community College Chancellors Office with regards to the TEAS test and remediation policy. After acceptance into the nursing program, students must pass the TEAS test with a 62% or higher on their first attempt. If students do not pass on their first attempt, they will be referred to the Learning and Academic Resource Center to be assigned a remediation plan.

2. Complete a Background Check

   Students are required to complete a background check. Clinical facilities reserve the right to refuse placement based on previous convictions on background checks. Ability to obtain licensure may also be affected by a record of convictions.

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Career Ladder LVN-RN Program

To enroll in this program you must be a currently Licensed Vocational Nurse and submit a copy of your license with your application.

Requirements

• English
  Successful completion with a grade of "C" or higher in English 1

• Math
  Successful completion of Intermediate Algebra, MATH130A or MATH130 or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher. Any math course over the Intermediate Algebra level will be accepted.

• Anatomy 1
  Successful completion with a grade of "C" or higher in Anatomy 1 (Human Anatomy or Equivalent.)

• Physiology 1
  Successful completion with a grade of "C" or higher in Physiology 1 (Human Physiology or Equivalent.)

• Biology 2
  Successful completion with a grade of "C" or higher in Biology 2 (General Microbiology or Equivalent.)

• PSYCH 1/1H
  Successful completion with a grade of “C” or higher in PSYCH 1/1H (Introduction to Psychology or equivalent)

• SOCIO 1/1H
  Successful completion with a grade of “C” or higher in SOCIO 1/1H (Introduction to Sociology or equivalent)

Recommendations

1. Attend an Information Meeting

   During the COVID campus closure, information meetings will be held by video conference. To attend, please register for one of the scheduled information meetings. You will receive emailed instructions before the meeting.

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Licensed Vocational Nursing Program

Requirements

• English
  Successful completion with a grade of "C" or higher in English 1 or English 105. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Equivalent courses taken at other colleges must be reviewed by Admissions & Records LBCC for approval.

• Reading
  Successful completion with a grade of "C" or higher in READ 82, READ 83, READ 84 or higher. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Equivalent courses taken at other colleges must be reviewed by Admissions & Records LBCC for approval.

• Math
  Satisfying this proficiency may be achieved by any one of the following:
  
  Completion of Math 45 or higher with a grade of "C" or better at LBCC, or placement in Math 50 or higher. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Equivalent courses taken at other colleges must be reviewed by Admissions & Records LBCC for approval.

• Biology 60
  Successful completion with a grade of "C" or higher in Human Biology 1 (Lecture only, Lab not required) or Equivalent. A combination of separate Human Anatomy (ANAT 1) and Human Physiology (PHYSI 1) will also meet this requirement.

• Your current California CNA License # and Expiration Date.

• Pharmacology
  Successful completion with a grade of "C" or higher in VNA 225 or ADN 225

Recommendations

1. Attend an Information Meeting

   During the COVID campus closure, information meetings will be held by video conference. To attend, please register for one of the scheduled information meetings. You will receive emailed instructions before the meeting.

2. Obtain Clinical Requirements

   If accepted into the VN program, the student will be notified via email and should begin the process of obtaining the clinical requirements needed for entry.

   • Purchase the Medical Document Manager package from Castlebranch, Inc. by placing an order and entering the code LB67 in the form field.
   • Follow the instructions and fill out the necessary information to complete your order.

3. Complete a Background Check

   All incoming students must have cleared a background check within the last 18 months from the program start date through Castlebranch, Inc. You can purchase a background check by placing an order and entering the code LB67 in the form field.