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CERRITOS COLLEGE NURSING DEPARTMENTPROGRAM INFORMATIONPROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION AND ADMISSIONThank you for your interest in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program at Cerritos College. Completionof the Associate Degree in Nursing Program makes you eligible to take the California state licensureexamination (NCLEX-RN) in order to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).The following information will introduce you to the eligibility and application process, as well as the programcoursework, program length and progression, and anticipated expenses.Nursing Program Accreditation:The Cerritos College Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing andaccredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. Interested parties may contact theseagencies with questions or comments regarding the nursing program or accreditation.California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN)P.O. Box 944210Sacramento, CA 94244-2100 www.rn.ca.govPhone Numbers: (916) 322-3350Hearing impaired individuals can call our TDD number: (800) 326-2297Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850Atlanta GA, 30326 www.acenursing.orgPhone: (404) 975-5000General Information:There are a number of general admission requirements that must be completed by students applying to thenursing program. In addition, certain “Options” of entry into the program include variations in theserequirements. There are six entries into the nursing program: Option A, B, C, D, E, and F."Option A": You are entering a nursing program for the first time."Option B": You are a Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) seeking advanced placement in the program."Option C": You are a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) planning to "bridge" into the program to completean Associate Degree in Nursing, which results in eligibility for an unrestricted registered nurse(RN) license."Option D": You are a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) planning on completing only 30 semester unitsbeyond LVN completion, which results in eligibility for a “non-degree” registered nurse licensevalid only in California. This option may not allow you to transfer to a BSN program."Option E": You have completed nursing program courses in another associate degree, baccalaureate degree,or military program and are seeking advanced placement into the Cerritos nursing program. Youare a "transfer student". Cerritos College Nursing Program does not accept transfer students intothe first or into the fourth semesters."Option F": You completed your nursing education in another country and have been referred to us by theBoard of Registered Nursing to complete one or more content areas before qualifying for RNlicensure.These options and their requirements are discussed in length in this packet.1Rev. Fall 2018
Length of Program:The core nursing program consists of sequenced courses over a four-semester period (2 years). Prior toapplying to the program and admitting into these sequenced courses, prerequisite courses need to be completed.In addition, general education courses are required for completion of the Associate in Arts Degree in Nursing(Associate Degree in Nursing—ADN). Some students may need to take additional courses to meet English,Reading and Mathematics requirements. It is highly recommended that students make an appointment with anursing designated counselor in the Counseling Department to discuss this educational pathway. TheCounseling Department can be contacted at 562-860-2451, extension 2231. Counseling also hosts informationsessions as well as application workshops that can be of great assistance to a prospective applicant. Workshopsare advertised on the counseling webpage at www.cerritos.edu/counseling.Applicant Eligibility Occurs When the Following Have Been Met: High school graduation or the equivalent or higher. Must be 18 years of age. Completion of all Proficiency Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree, i.e. Math 80 or equivalent,English 100 or equivalent, Read 54 or equivalent. Completion of all prerequisites: A&P 150, A&P 151, ENGL 100, and MICR 200 with a grade pointaverage (GPA) of 2.5 or higher. A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher for all college work taken. Only ONE of the prerequisite courses (A&P 150, A&P 151, ENGL 100, MICR 200) can be repeated for agrade of “C” or higher. Two or more repeated prerequisites due to initial grades of “D” or “F” willdisqualify the applicant. Pass the ATI TEAS Exam at 62% or higher OR pass the HESI diagnostic assessment test with a score of70% or higher. Ability to provide a valid U.S. Social Security number or Tax ID number prior to admission into theprogram.If you believe that you have met the eligibility requirements and qualifications foradmission and are preparing for the application cycle: If not previously enrolled at Cerritos College, the applicant must complete a college application athttp://www.cerritos.edu/go/apply/cccapply.htm Attend an Application Workshop with Counseling. Dates can be found on counseling website. Applicant tobring all transcripts (can be unofficial if attending a workshop prior to January, 2019; after January 1, 2019,all transcripts must be official) to the workshop. www.cerritos.edu/counseling*Note: The Counselors will NOT screen through the student’s Multiselective Criteria, total points, or screensupplemental documents. The Counselors will be screening unofficial transcripts for the purpose ofprerequisite clearances and GPA qualifications. Applicant to download the appropriate nursing application and application checklist off the nursing website.Complete the application and checklist and sign the application. Have the Counselor sign the application atthe workshop. Gather verification of high school graduation or GED completion. Gather Official College Transcripts showing grades for all prerequisite courses. Official College Transcriptsmust accompany the application packet and must be unopened. Unofficial Cerritos College transcripts willbe accepted. Student shall not open official transcripts unless asked to do so in the application workshop. Option A applicants: Gather all necessary supportive documents for the MultiSelective Criterion foradmission. This criterion is ONLY for Option A applicants. Option C and D Applicants: Obtain a copy of your LVN license, work verification letter (form available onthe nursing website), and also your LVN transcripts. Search for a testing location on the ATI website to complete the TEAS Exam. Pass the ATI TEAS Examwith a 62% or higher OR Pass the HESI diagnostic assessment test with a score of 70% or higher.2Rev. Fall 2018
The TEAS Exam:The TEAS Examination is a test of basic Math, English, Reading, and Science. The TEAS Examination isrequired for entry into the nursing program. Students need to achieve a score of 62%. This score has beenmandated by the state according to research that has demonstrated a strong relationship between the TEASscores and success in nursing programs. This examination shows a student’s readiness to meet the academicrigor of the program. Currently, the TEAS Exam is being accepted. We are no longer accepting TEAS 5 (V)version.The Cerritos College nursing program does conduct one TEAS testing period a year; however, spots for testingare limited and are only for those who have not yet taken the exam. The TEAS date(s) will be advertised on theNursing website, along with the deadlines for RSVPs. A student can RSVP for the TEAS Exam with theNursing Department IF they have completed prerequisites and are prepared to apply in the next applicationcycle. If a student tests with Cerritos College and is not successful on that attempt, the student will be offered aone-year remediation program designed by the program director. Upon successful completion of theremediation, the student can then be retested, at which time, if the student passes with a 62% or higher, thestudent would be eligible for application / admission.Note: TEAS scores are also calculated for points for Option A applicants. Therefore, it is encouraged thatOption A applicants attempt to do their best on the examination.Upon Admission to the Nursing Program, Students Must: Be in adequate health to perform the duties of a nurse. Students who are admitted are required to have aphysical examination prior to admission into the nursing program. In addition, students need to be aware ofthe Technical Standards / Essential Functions required in the profession. Students must be able to meetthese demands. These standards and functions are published on the nursing program website and thedepartment HIGHLY encourages prospective applicants to view these prior to choosing this career path. Notification of admission to the program will be done in writing. Admitted students and alternates will berequired to attend a mandatory orientation meeting, usually held in June. During the orientation, importantinformation is discussed regarding the registration process, course demands in the program, timemanagement, college support systems, financial aid, veterans support, health requirements, backgroundchecks, drug screens, immunization records, textbooks, uniforms, and other required items. Submit all current and updated health records that show immunizations to MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, acurrent Tdap, Flu Vaccination, 2-step TB test or Chest Xray, and current CPR card. Complete a personal background check and drug test. Although marijuana is now legal in California,applicants must drug screen negative to enter the program. This is required by all clinical sites.Anticipated Expenses (Fees subject to change): ( 6000 for the program) Each unit costs 46 for California residents; 263 for non-residents of California or international students.Student Activity Fee is 10 per semester and Student Health Services Fee is 19 per semester.During the four core semesters, Lab material fees total 200; textbooks cost 2,300; additional suppliesand uniforms cost 350.Students are responsible for their own living arrangements, uniform laundry, and transportation to clinicalsites.Upon completion of the program, application for licensure fees range from 350 - 450.3Rev. Fall 2018
OPTION A (Associate Degree in Nursing – ADN)The Nursing Program offers eligible candidates who are selected for admission to the beginning of the program the opportunity to prepare forprofessional nursing through the pursuit of specific knowledge and skills. Graduates from the program, in addition to receiving an Associate ofArts Degree, are eligible for the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse.Prerequisites: AdditionalRequiredClearances: Application: A&P 150, A&P 151, ENGL 100, and MICR 200 with GPA of 2.5 or higherOnly ONE of the prerequisite courses (A&P 150, A&P 151, ENGL 100, MICR 200) can be repeated for a grade of“C” or higher. Two or more repeated prerequisites due to grades of “D” or “F” will disqualify the applicant.If an applicant repeats a prerequisite for recency and passed the prerequisite with a “C” or higher the first timetaken, that is not considered a “repeat prerequisite”.A 6-year recency on all prerequisites is highly recommended.Completion of all Proficiency Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree, i.e. Math 80 or equivalent, English 100or equivalent, READ 54 or equivalent.Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for all completed college coursesTEAS Exam 62% OR HESI Exam 70%Applications taken once a year. Cycle begins the first day of Spring semester through March 15 (at the end of thebusiness day) ALL Option A applicants will be screened using the Multiselective Criterion (see pages 12-14 in packet). 50% ofthe admission seats for the following academic year will be filled from the top point earners. The other 50% ofadmission seats will then be filled by a random selection process (lottery). Applicants must be fully eligible, and applications must be fully completed, when submitted; no additional informationmay be added to the application after it has been submitted. No waitlist is maintained. If an applicant is not admitted in that academic year, the applicant must reapply the followingcycle.REQUIRED COURSESUNITSSemester 1NRSG 57LANRSG 210NRSG 211NRSG 212NRSG 213ABeginning Nursing Skills Lab**Fundamentals of Nursing**Introduction to Theoretical Framework**Medical-Surgical Nursing 1*Major Drugs and Nursing Management1.05.01.05.00.5Semester 2NRSG 57LBNRSG 213BNRSG 220NRSG 222Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab**Major Drugs and Nursing Management 2**Medical-Surgical Nursing 3**Maternal/Child Nursing1.01.05.55.5Semester 3NRSG 57LCNRSG 230NRSG 232Advanced Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab**Psychosocial and Community Nursing**Medical-Surgical Nursing 41.05.05.0Semester 4NRSG 57LDNRSG 240NRSG 242Advanced Nursing Skills Lab**Medical-Surgical Nursing 5*Professional Role Transition1.05.03.045.5 Nursing Units TotalFor the AA Degree, General Education Requirements: Completion of all Proficiency Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree, i.e. Math 80 or equivalent, English 100 or equivalent, READ54 or equivalent.Speech: SPCH 100, SPCH 120, SPCH 130, SPCH 132, or SPCH 150(3) Units of U.S. History or Political Science: HIST 101, HIST 102, HIST 103, POL 101, or POL 201Psychology: PSYC 251Sociology: SOC 101, ANTH 100, ANTH 101, SOC 201, SOC 210, SOC 215 or PHIL 104(3) units of Humanities or Fine Arts: Student’s choiceA student desiring to matriculate to the CSU or UC system are required to complete additional GEs. Consult with a counselor.4Rev. Fall 2018
OPTION B (LPT – ADN MOBILITY)Licensed Psychiatric Technician to ADNThe Nursing Program offers to qualified Licensed Psychiatric Technician applicants an opportunity to prepare for professional nursing through thepursuit of specific knowledge and skills. Eligible candidates receive advanced placement and upon completing the program are granted an Associateof Arts Degree and are eligible for the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a registered nurse.Prerequisites: Additional OptionBRequiredClearances:Application: A&P 150, A&P 151, ENGL 100, and MICR 200 with GPA of 2.5 or higherOnly ONE of the prerequisite courses (A&P 150, A&P 151, ENGL 100, MICR 200) can be repeated for a grade of“C” or higher. Two or more repeated prerequisites due to grades of “D” or “F” will disqualify the applicant.If an applicant repeated a prerequisite for recency and passed the prerequisite with a “C” or higher the first timetaken, that is not considered a “repeat prerequisite”.A 6-year recency on all prerequisites is highly recommended.Completion of all Proficiency Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree, i.e. Math 80 or equivalent, English100 or equivalent, READ 54 or equivalent.Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for all completed college coursesTEAS Exam 62% OR HESI Exam 70%HO 152, NRSG 25, NRSG 211, NRSG 213A, NRSG 251, and PSYC 251 or equivalent with grades of Pass or “C” orhigher – all courses provided at Cerritos CollegeValid California LPT license – must be provided to departmentAccepted after last required course is completed and grade posted on transcriptApplication must be fully completed when submitted; no additional information may be addedOption B applicants are not admitted using the MultiSelective CriterionREQUIRED COURSESSemester 1NRSG 57LANRSG 212UNITSBeginning Nursing Skills Lab**Medical-Surgical Nursing 11.05.0Semester 2NRSG 57LBNRSG 213BNRSG 220NRSG 222Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab**Major Drugs and Nursing Management 2**Medical-Surgical Nursing 3**Maternal/Child Nursing1.01.05.55.5Semester 3NRSG 57LCNRSG 230NRSG 232Advanced Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab**Psychosocial and Community Nursing**Medical-Surgical Nursing 41.05.05.0Semester 4NRSG 57LDNRSG 240NRSG 242Advanced Nursing Skills Lab**Medical-Surgical Nursing 5*Professional Role Transition1.05.03.039 nursing units completedFor the AA Degree, General Education Requirements: Completion of all Proficiency Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree, i.e. Math 80 or equivalent, English 100 or equivalent, READ54 or equivalent. Speech: SPCH 100, SPCH 120, SPCH 130, SPCH 132, or SPCH 150 (3) Units of U.S. History or Political Science: HIST 101, HIST 102, HIST 103, POL 101, or POL 201 Psychology: PSYC 251 Sociology: SOC 101, ANTH 100, ANTH 101, SOC 201, SOC 210, SOC 215 or PHIL 104 (3) units of Humanities or Fine Arts: Student’s Choice Student desiring to matriculate to the CSU or UC system are required to complete several additional GEs. Consult with a counselor.5Rev. Fall 2018
OPTION C (LVN – ADN MOBILITY)Licensed Vocational Nurse to ADNThe Nursing Program offers to qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse applicants advanced placement into the second year of the program. LVNsare given an opportunity to prepare for professional nursing through the pursuit of specific knowledge and skills. Graduates from the program, inaddition to receiving an Associate in Arts Degree, are eligible for the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse.Prerequisites: AdditionalOption CRequiredClearances: Application: A&P 150, A&P 151, ENGL 100, and MICR 200 with GPA of 2.5 or higherOnly ONE of the prerequisite courses (A&P 150, A&P 151, ENGL 100, MICR 200) can be repeated for a grade of“C” or higher. Two or more repeated prerequisites due to grades of “D” or “F” will disqualify the applicant.If an applicant repeats a prerequisite for recency and passed the prerequisite with a “C” or higher the first timetaken, that is not considered as a “repeat prerequisite”.A 6-year recency on all prerequisites is highly recommended.Completion of all Proficiency Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree, i.e. Math 80 or equivalent, English100 or equivalent, READ 54 or equivalent.Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for all completed college coursesTEAS Exam 62% OR HESI Exam 70%NRSG 26, NRSG 215, NRSG 251, and PSYC 251 or equivalent with grades of Pass or “C” or higher – all providedat Cerritos CollegeCompletion of a medication calculation examination (in N26) with score of 80% or higherValid California LVN license – must provide a copy with applicationMinimum of one (1) year of direct patient care experience in a skilled nursing or hospital based facility –Work Verification form must be provided with the applicationApplication accepted after last required class is completed and grade posted on transcriptApplication must be completed when submitted; no additional information may be addedOption C applicants are not admitted using the MultiSelective CriterionREQUIRED COURSESSemester 1NRSG 57LCNRSG 230NRSG 232Semester 2NRSG 57LDNRSG 240NRSG 242UNITSAdvanced Intermediate Nursing Skills Lab**Psychosocial and Community Nursing**Medical-Surgical Nursing 4Advanced Nursing Skills Lab**Medical-Surgical Nursing 5*Professional Role Transition1.05.05.01.05.03.020 nursing units completedFor the AA Degree, General Education Requirements: Completion of all Proficiency Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree, i.e. Math 80 or equivalent, English 100 or equivalent, READ54 or equivalent. Speech: SPCH 100, SPCH 120, SPCH 130, SPCH 132, or SPCH 150 (3) Units of U.S. History or Political Science: HIST 101, HIST 102, HIST 103, POL 101, or POL 201 Psychology: PSYC 251 Sociology: SOC 101, ANTH 100, ANTH 101, SOC 201, SOC 210, SOC 215 or PHIL 104 (3) Units of Humanities or Fine Arts: Student’s Choice Student desiring to matriculate to the CSU or UC system are required to complete several additional GEs. Consult with a counselor.6Rev. Fall 2018
OPTION D (LVN 30-UNIT OPTION / NON-DEGREE)Licensed Vocational NurseThe Nursing Program offers to qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse applicants advanced placement into the second year of the program. LVNsare given the opportunity to prepare for registered nurse licensure by completing thirty (30) units of college course work. The LVN who onlycompletes the thirty units
professional nursing through the pursuit of specific knowledge and skills. Graduates from the program, in addition to receiving an Associate of Arts Degree, are eligible for the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse. Prerequisites: A&P 150, A&am
