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Program Prerequisites

Entrance Requirements for all Nursing Programs

• Students must be age 18 (required by California Codes - Business and Professions Code Section 2069-2071)
• Complete Background Check and Drug Screening (required by clinical agencies for placement) - Instructions are included with acceptance packets.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR (American Heart Association or American Red Cross ONLY)
• Complete Health Physical (required by clinical agencies for placement) - The physical form is included in the acceptance packet.
• Immunization Recordswhich includes the following immunization, positive titers and/or boosters 
  • Tuberculin skin test required prior to entering the program. Positive PPD requires a standard negative chest film with medical consultation. Standard chest x-ray is recommended if there is any history of previous chest disease.
  • Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus Toxoid (DPT)
  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
  • Hepatitis B Vaccination Series
  • Flu Vaccine - Required by facilities during flu season

Certified Nursing Assisting/Acute Care Aide Program Pre-Reqs.

(Application Period: Spring Semester: October 1-November 1 Fall Semester: May 1-June 1)

• Completion of English 101 with a grade of C or better, or be currently enrolled at time of application.

Licensed Vocational Nursing Program Pre-Reqs.

(Application Period: April 1-June 30, annually)

• Students must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Possess a current California CNA certification or Psychiatric Technician License
• Must have completed the following courses or equivalent with a grade of C or better:
• English 101
• Math 331 - Algebra II
• Psychology 101
• Biology 124 - Anatomy
• Biology 125 - Physiology

Registered Nursing Program Pre-Reqs.

(Application Period: April 1-June 30, annually)

• Students must be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Possess a current California Licensed Vocational Nursing License
• Must have completed the following courses or equivalent with a grade of C or better:
• English 101
• Math 331 - Algebra II
• Psychology 101
• Biology 124 - Anatomy
• Biology 125 - Physiology
• Biology 128 - Microbiology

Meet Merit Based Admission Criteria - Screening of applications will include looking at overall GPA, Number of Science Repetitions (Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology), and score obtained on the Merit Based Admissions Test.

• AHCRN = 1.181 (Cumulative GPA) + 0.160 (Merit Based Admission Test) – 0.568 (Core Biology Repetitions)

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