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Nursing Applicant Handbook
Registered
Nursing
LVN to RN Transition – Fall 2022
Advanced Placement/Transfer – Spring/Fall 2022
Due to the COVI-19 pandemic crisis, the LMC Registered Nursing Program will not be
holding a general application period for the Fall 2021. Given no other unforeseen
circumstances, our next application for the RN program will be in January 2022, the
dates are TBD. This handbook can serve as a guide for future RN applicants.
**Information for LVN to RN applicants can be found beginning on page 17.
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR APPLYING TO THE
REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM
LMC will be admitting an LVN to RN cohort for the Fall 2021, application dates are January 11
– March 1,
2021. Any applications received after March 1
st
will not be accepted. Transcripts and Eligibility
Documentation must be received in the Admissions & Records Office on or before the published deadline of
March 1, 2021. Any transcripts or eligibility documentation not received in the Admissions & Records Office
by March 1
st
will not be accepted.
Selection of qualified applicants is done by a multi-criteria selection process.
To qualify for the multi-criteria selection process, the applicant must have met all the requirements
outlined in Phase 1, Section 3, areas A & B (pg. 10).
To schedule an appointment with the Nursing Programs counselor regarding your nursing career
please call (925) 318-1733.
The Registered Nursing Program admits a new class of students only once per year to begin in the
fall semester.
Transcripts and Eligibility Documentation (Phase 1) should be submitted directly to the Admissions
and Records Office. Transcripts and Eligibility Documentation (Phase 1) must be received in the
Admissions & Records Office by the published deadline of March 1, 2021. Any questions regarding
transcripts or the nursing application process should be directed to the Admissions and Records
Office at (925) 473-7500.
The Nursing Department does not evaluate transcripts. All transcripts are evaluated by the
Admissions and Records Office.
Only those applicants who are conditionally accepted (See pages 10-15 regarding the RN Program
selection process) for the Registered Nursing program are required to begin the acceptance
process.
Applicants will be notified after Phase 1 of the multi-criteria selection process if they are required to
take the ATI TEAS Test Version VI at Los Medanos College. It is advisable that the ATI TEAS Test
Version VI NOT be taken until you have been notified by the LMC RN Program that you are required
to take it because your score from the first ATI TEAS Version VI Test, regardless of where it was
taken, is the ONLY score considered for eligibility to the nursing program. Successful completion of
the ATI TEAS Test Version VI is required to continue forward in the acceptance process.
If you are conditionally accepted in the RN Program and do not achieve the appropriate cut score on
the ATI TEAS Test Version VI, you will be required to complete a one-year remediation plan.
The Registered Nursing Program takes 2 years to complete beyond the prerequisites. An
average weekly schedule includes: 5 hours of lecture, 3 hours of lab on campus and 17.5
hours clinical experience every week. Lectures are typically on Tuesdays and
Wednesdays during the day and clinical practice on Thursdays and Fridays on the day
or the evening shift. Please be aware that due to the increased demand for clinical placement by
nursing schools, clinical practice may also be scheduled on another day during the week or on
weekends. Students may be expected to visit the clinical site the day prior to clinical to gather data
on assigned clients. Clinical practice will be provided in a variety of local healthcare facilities and
specialty areas. Students MUST provide their own transportation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Information for Applying to the Registered Nursing Program. .............................................................. 1
2. Nursing Department Introduction
Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................ 3
General Application Information ............................................................................................................ 4
ATI TEAS Test Information ................................................................................................................... 4
3. Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN)
Program Description .............................................................................................................. 5
Philosophy ............................................................................................................................. 6
General Education and Graduation Degree Requirements .................................................. 7
Registered Nursing Program Prerequisites and Curriculum ................................................. 8
Selection Policies .................................................................................................................. 9
Application Procedure ........................................................................................................... 9
Multi-Criteria Selection Process……………………………………………………………...10-12
Selection Process/Conditional Acceptance…………………………………………………13-15
RN Program Information………………………………………………………………………….16
5. Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse Transition
General Information .............................................................................................................17
General Education and Graduation Requirements .............................................................18
LVN to RN Transition Prerequisites/Curriculum ..................................................................19
Selection Policies ................................................................................................................20
Application Procedure .........................................................................................................20
Selection Process/Conditional Acceptance ................................................................... 21-23
LVN to RN Transition Information ................................................................................. 24-25
6. Remediation Program Information…………………………………………………………………………26
7. Policy for Military Personnel Nursing Admission………………………………………………………….27
8. Registered Nursing – Non-Degree Option ..........................................................................................28
9. RN Program Associate Degree
Advanced Placement/Transfer Admissions Procedures .............................................................. 29-30
10. General Information for Nursing Applicants
Estimated Costs ..................................................................................................................31
Transportation .....................................................................................................................31
DSP&S – Disabled Student Program and Services ............................................................32
Financial Aid ........................................................................................................................32
Counseling Services ...........................................................................................................32
Deferment of Admission for New Applicants ....................................................................... 33
11. Appendices .........................................................................................................................................34
Forms
First Generation College Student…………………………………………………………………………...35
Difficult Personal and Family Situation/Circumstances…………………………………………………..36
Language Proficiency Documentation……………………………………………………………………..37
Applications for Registered Nursing Program
RN Program Application .....................................................................................................................38
LVN-RN Transition Application ..................................................................................................... 39-40
Advanced Placement/Transfer Application .................................................................................. 41-42
Information
Essential Functions for Programs................................................................................................. 43-44
Background Check Information ..........................................................................................................45
Drug Screening Policy ........................................................................................................................46
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Welcome to the Nursing Department at Los Medanos College
MISSION OF THE LMC NURSING DEPARTMENT
STRIVE TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION AND INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION TO
MAXIMIZE EACH STUDENT’S POTENTIAL
FOSTER A COMMITMENT TO THE PROFESSION OF NURSING
Since 1974, when LMC opened its doors, the Nursing Department and its graduates have been
highly regarded in the healthcare community.
Graduates who successfully complete the Registered Nursing Program and all LMC graduation
requirements will receive an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing and will qualify to take the
National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
The RN Program requires two academic years beyond completion of the prerequisite courses.
The LVN to RN Transition requires successful completion of prerequisites, co-requisites, the second
year of the RN Program and all LMC graduation requirements.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN NURSING PLEASE:
1. Register for the Nursing Career Seminar – RNURS-001
This is a one-day class that will give you information about the nursing profession and the LMC
Registered Nursing Program. You will also have an opportunity to meet students currently in
the RN Program. Bring this Nursing Application Handbook to the seminar.
Nursing Career Seminar – RNURS-001 – is an advisory course (not a requirement) for
students applying to the Vocational Nursing Program and the Registered Nursing
Program.
2. After reading the Nursing Applicant Handbook, make an appointment with an LMC counselor for
assistance in selecting prerequisite courses.
3. If you have further questions about the Registered Nursing Program at LMC, you are welcome
to call the Nursing Department at (925) 473-7756.
4. Visit the nursing website at www.losmedanos.edu
@ the LMC Homepage click Index A-Z
Then click “N” for Nursing – Nursing Program
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GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION
1. This handbook applies to requirements for admission into the LVN to RN Program for
Fall 2021.
2. The application, selection, and admission processes for the Registered Nursing Program are
coordinated by the Admissions and Records Office and any inquiries regarding applications should
be directed to this office. The links to the application forms are located at the back of this
handbook. Please note application deadline dates.
3. Program planning, advising, and career counseling are provided by the Counseling Department.
Appointments for Nursing Career Counseling may be made in the Student Services Center 4
th
Floor or by telephoning (925) 318-1733. For specific questions regarding the Registered Nursing
Program, please contact the Nursing Department at (925) 473-7756.
4. The Los Medanos College Catalog contains the Mission Statement and information about
academic policies and course descriptions. It should be read in conjunction with the Nursing
Applicant Handbook. The catalog is available for purchase at the Los Medanos College
Bookstore.
5. Funding by the State Chancellor’s Office mandates all nursing applicants to take the ATI TEAS
Test Version VI. The “cut score” has been set at 62%.
Please note:
The ATI TEAS Test Version VI will be administered ONLY to those applicants who have
been Conditionally Accepted and selected alternates.
Only the cut score from the first ATI TEAS Test Version VI (as reported by ATI) will
be considered for full acceptance to the nursing program regardless of when or where it
was taken.
An applicant may only participate in the LMC Remediation Program a maximum of two
(2) times. If after the second admission and participating in the remediation program a
second time, the applicant does not pass the ATI TEAS Version VI Exam, the applicant
must complete a remediation program and successfully meet or exceed the
minimum cut score of 62% at another educational institution in order to be eligible
for admission in the LMC Registered Nursing Program.
6. The Nursing Applicant Handbook is revised annually and is designed to provide information
that will assist the nursing applicant in becoming better acquainted with the policies and
procedures governing entry into the Nursing Programs. ALL APPLICANTS ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING HOW THE REVISIONS AND CHANGES, IF ANY,
WILL AFFECT THEIR APPLICATION.
The Nursing Applicant Handbook can be found on the nursing department webpage:
www.losmedanos.edu
@ the LMC Homepage click Index A-Z
Then click “N” for Nursing – Nursing Program
Application requirements may change annually due to Board of
Registered Nursing mandates or other unforeseen circumstances.
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (ADN) PROGRAM
REGISTERED NURSING
Program Description
The Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program takes two academic years to complete beyond the
completion of the prerequisite courses. Graduates who successfully complete the prescribed college
requirements and the prescribed nursing curriculum earn an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing
(ADN) and are eligible to take the examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse in California
(NCLEX-RN).
The Registered Nursing Program content is drawn heavily from the sciences and general education.
The emphasis is on utilization of the problem solving process, making nursing judgments, and learning
leadership skills.
The Los Medanos College Registered Nursing curriculum is based upon the basic standards for
competent performance of a nurse as defined in the Rules and Regulations, California State Board
of Nursing:
CCR 1443.5 Standards of Competent Performance.
A Registered Nurse shall be considered to be competent when he/she consistently
demonstrates the ability to transfer scientific knowledge from social, biological and physical
sciences in applying the nursing process, as follows:
(1) Formulates a nursing diagnosis through observation of the client’s physical condition and
behavior, and through interpretation of information obtained from the client and others,
including the health team.
(2) Formulates a care plan, in collaboration with the client, which ensures that direct and
indirect nursing care services provide for the client’s safety, comfort, hygiene, and
protection, and for disease prevention and restorative measures.
(3) Performs skills essential to the kind of nursing action to be taken, explains the health
treatment to the client and family and teaches the client and family how to care for the
client’s health needs.
(4) Delegates tasks to subordinates based on the legal scopes of practice of the subordinates
and on the preparation and capability needed in the tasks to be delegated, and effectively
supervises nursing care being given by subordinates.
(5) Evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan through observation of the client’s physical
condition and behavior, signs and symptoms of illness, and reactions to treatment and
through communication with the client and health team members, and modifies the plan
as needed.
(6) Acts as the client’s advocate, as circumstances require, by initiating action to improve
health care or to change decisions or activities which are against the interests or wishes
of the client, and by giving the client the opportunity to make informed decisions about
health care before it is provided.
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Note: Authority cited: Section 2715, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 2725 and 2761, Business and Professions Code.
Program Philosophy
The ADN faculty believes that we can best serve our community by educating its future Registered
Nurses to a recognized standard of excellence. We are committed to helping promote success in our
students. To achieve this goal, we try to create a learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking,
respect, and community service. We honor the cultural diversity of our community and encourage
enrollment in our program by members of all of its many groups. We promote career advancement by
offering a “Transition” that admits Licensed Vocational Nurses who meet our admissions criteria into the
second year of the Registered Nursing Program. We recognize the interrelationship of all knowledge
and accordingly place a strong emphasis on general education. The LMC graduate Registered Nurse
is educated for full participation in the life of the community, both as a citizen and a professional
member.
Prerequisite Information
Prerequisite courses must be completed by end of the Fall before you apply. “In progress”
classes will not be accepted.
Overall GPA must be 3.0 in prerequisite courses to qualify as outlined in Phase 1, Section 3
areas A and B (pg. 10).
Catalog Rights do not pertain to pre-requisite courses
Prerequisite Courses (See Pages 10-11)
English, Math and Psychology are a part of the prerequisite courses. Nurses need strong skills in
writing, as part of their daily work will include various kinds of documentation. Math skills are
essential as nurses must be able to calculate drug dosages correctly. The Board of Registered
Nursing requires a course in General Psychology.
The sciences—Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology—are three major prerequisite
courses with lab components.
Additional Information
Speech Communication (3 units) is required by the Board of Registered Nursing. Speech 110
satisfies this requirement. This course is not considered a part of the prerequisite courses.
The Nursing Career Seminar (RNURS 001) is an advisory course for all applicants. This one-day
seminar provides excellent information about nursing careers, nursing education, and the Registered
Nursing Program at Los Medanos College. A panel of current students shares their experiences and
answer questions about the nursing programs.
*The Registered Nursing Program is designed to provide the education necessary for licensure
eligibility and practice as a Registered Nurse (RN). You can view the Board of Registered Nursing
NCLEX Pass Rates for Los Medanos College at: https://www.rn.ca.gov/education/passrates.shtml
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GENERAL EDUCATION and GRADUATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE
It is strongly suggested that the General Education courses and Graduation Requirements be
completed prior to entering the RN Program.
If you have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree from another college or university, request that
official transcripts be sent to the Admissions and Records Office at LMC for evaluation prior to
making an appointment with an LMC counselor.
Applicants who have completed college courses at another college, but have not earned a
Bachelor’s degree or higher will need to satisfy Los Medanos College’s General Education and
Graduation requirements.
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING (ADN) Reviewed 11/20
REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM PREREQUISITE COURSES & CURRICULUM
Prerequisite Courses: These courses must be completed before you are able to apply. Refer
to Phase 1, Section 3, parts A and B of the multi-criteria selection process (pages 10-11) for the
minimum grade point average required in the prerequisite coursework. Catalog Rights do not
pertain to prerequisite courses.
Units
College Composition
3
Accelerated Elementary & Intermediate Algebra,
Intermediate Algebra, Introduction to Statistics or
higher
7 or 4
Human Anatomy**
5
Human Physiology**
5
Intro to Microbiology**#
4
Gen Psych. (Psych 11 preferred)
3
*MATH-110 is recommended for transfer to a four-year university
**BIOSC 40, 45 & 50 courses do not have recency requirements.
# BIOSC 50 (Microbiology) has a chemistry prerequisite.
For questions regarding prerequisite courses taken at another college, please meet with an
academic counselor.
Oral Communications (3 units) is required by the Board of Registered Nursing. SPCH-110
satisfies this requirement. This is not a part of the prerequisite courses. It is recommended that
this course be completed prior to admission to the RN program.
RNURS 001-Nursing Career Seminar (0.3 unit) Advisory course: Not required, but strongly
recommended.
VONUR 020-Drug Dosage Calculations for Health Occupations (2 units) Advisory course:
Not required, but strongly recommended.
General Education and Graduation Requirements: Make an appointment with an LMC
college counselor.
REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM CURRICULUM
1
st
Semester
RNURS 22 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
RNURS 23 Nursing Skills Simulation I
RNURS 24 Pharmacology for RN Program I
Units
9.5
1
1
2
nd
Semester
RNURS 26 Nursing in Health & Illness I
RNURS 27 Nursing Skills Simulation II
RNURS 28 Pharmacology for RN Program II
9.5
1
1
3
rd
Semester
RNURS 31 Nursing in Health & Illness II
RNURS 33 Nursing Skills Simulation III
RNURS 34 Pharmacology for RN Program III
9.5
1
1
4
th
Semester
RNURS 30 Leadership/Management
RNURS 36 Nursing in Health & Illness III
RNURS 38 Nursing Skills Simulation IV
RNURS 39 Pharmacology for RN Program IV
1
9.5
1
1
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SELECTION POLICIES
Applicants are selected for the Los Medanos College Registered Nursing Program from the qualified
applicant pool. Simply meeting the minimum requirements will not guarantee admission.
APPLICATIONS: All applicants, both new and those who have previously applied to
the Los Medanos Registered Nursing Program, will have their name entered only once
regardless of the number of times the applicant has applied.
Minimum Requirements for qualification for the RN Applicant Pool
A. All prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the Fall semester before you apply.
B. Refer to pages 10-11 for the Multi-Criteria Selection Process which details the minimum grade
point average required in the prerequisite coursework in order to qualify for the RN Program.
C. Submission of all required application materials to the Admissions and Records Office.
Application Procedure
A. If you have never applied to one of the Contra Costa Community College District colleges (DVC,
CCC or LMC), then you must first apply online at www.losmedanos.edu. Your application to the
Registered Nursing Program and/or LVN to RN Transition will not be processed without your
Student Identification Number (7-digit number) and InSite e-mail address included.
B. Submit the RN Program Application online (See Appendices): Due to the COVI-19 pandemic
crisis, the LMC Registered Nursing Program will not be holding a general application period for
the Fall 2021. Given no other unforeseen circumstances, our next application for the RN
program will be in January 2022, the dates are TBD.
C. International student transcripts MUST be officially evaluated by an approved international
transcript evaluation service. Students must select an approved member of NACES (National
Association of Credential Evaluation Services) by visiting www.naces.org. Please check with the
Admissions and Records Office for specific information that needs to be included in the
evaluation.
D. Submit official college transcripts for courses completed outside the Contra Costa Community
College District (CCC, DVC, LMC) to:
Los Medanos College
ATTN: Admissions and Records Office - RN Application
Application Dates are TBD
*PLEASE DO NOT CALL the Admissions and Records Office or the Nursing Department for
verification of receipt. An electronic receipt will be emailed to you upon submission of your
application. This is your receipt of your submission of your application.
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Los Medanos College ADN Program Multi-Criteria Screening Process
Applicants will be scored in two phases:
1. A total of the Multi-criteria points except TEAS (max of 75 points)
2. The TEAS point distribution score (max of 100 additional points possible).
*At any point in Phase 1 or Phase 2 if there are multiple conditionally accepted students with same total points, a random selection for these applicants will take place to determine Conditional Acceptance.
Criteria
Point
Distribution
Required Supporting Documentation
PHASE 1
1. Academic Degrees
Maximum points for Criterion 1 = 15 points
*
Applicant can only claim one (1) degree (the applicant’s highest degree)
MA/MS Degree or higher
BA/BS Degree
AA/AS Degree
15
10
5
Official transcript from regionally accredited U.S. colleges or universities with degree posted
– OR – If degree from outside the United States, must have been evaluated by a National
Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) approved independent agency
(evaluation must be in a sealed envelope from the agency), demonstrating equivalency to a
BA/BS degree or higher. The NACES evaluation will be used ONLY to award points as
part of ADN admission criteria – possibly not for graduation purposes.
2. Licensed health care professional such as LVN, Psychiatric Technician, Radiologic
Technician, Respiratory Therapist, Paramedic/EMT, Medical Assistant,Certified Nurses
Assistant or other medical professionals licensed through a state approved agency.
Maximum points for Criterion 2 = 5 points
Currently licensed as a LVN, Psychiatric Technician, Radiologic Technician,
Respiratory Therapist, Paramedic/EMT, Surgical Technician, Dental Hygienist,
, MA or other medical professionals licensed through a state approved agency.
5
Copy of current license with license number, issue date and expiration date. Must be
verifiable and validated through a State approved agency or program (ex. CA Department of
Health, CMAA)
3. GPA in prerequisite coursework (An overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required in the prerequisite courses) Maximum TOTAL Points for Criteria 3 = 40 points
A. Grade of “B” (“B- is not acceptable) or better with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA in
the Science prerequisites: Human Anatomy, Human Physiology and Human Microbiology
including lab for each course – lab courses must be face-to-face instruction, virtual/online lab
courses will not be accepted *** The LMC registered nursing program will accept online
science labs for RN applications that were taken during Spring 2020, Summer 2020,
Fall 2020, or Spring 2021 per the California Community College Chancellor’s executive
order that occurred during this unprecedented COVID-19 state of emergency.
Maximum points for Criteria = 25 points
4.0
3.70-3.99
3.50 – 3.69
3.00 – 3.49
< 3.0 Disqualified
25
20
15
10
Official transcripts for ALL lower division courses completed at all regionally accredited U.S.
institutions attended, regardless of applicability to nursing requirements, are required. Official
transcripts will not be required for courses completed at Los Medanos College.
Prerequisite courses completed at other regionally accredited United States colleges or
universities must be equivalent to Los Medanos College courses. For determination of course
equivalency, official transcripts AND course descriptions for prerequisite courses may be
required.
Los Medanos College does not evaluate foreign transcripts nor is credit granted for foreign
coursework.
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Criteria
Point
Distribution
Required Supporting Documentation
B. Minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in remaining prerequisites.
Prerequisites: English 100, General Psychology, Math 29, Math 30, Math 110* or
higher
(*Math 110 is recommended for transfer to a four-year university)
Maximum points for Criteria = 15 points
3.5-4.0
3.0-3.49
2.99-2.5
< 2.5 Disqualified
15
10
5
Official transcripts for ALL lower division courses completed at any and all regionally
accredited U.S. institutions attended, regardless of applicability to nursing requirements, are
required. Official transcripts will not be required for courses completed at Los Medanos
College.
Prerequisite courses completed at other regionally accredited United States colleges or
universities must be equivalent to Los Medanos College courses. For determination of course
equivalency, official transcripts AND course descriptions for prerequisite courses will be
required.
Los Medanos College does not evaluate foreign transcripts nor is credit granted for foreign
coursework.
4. Life experiences or special circumstance ( Select one life experience) Maximum TOTAL Points for Criterion 4 = 5 points
*Applicant can only select one from Criteria
Disabilities
(Same meaning used in Section 2626 of the Unemployment Insurance Code)
5
Documented disability from college Learning Disability Program or Disability Support
Programs &
Services or physician. The Nursing Department will collaborate with the Disability Services
Office for form verification. You can find more information regarding DSP&S by clicking
here http://www.losmedanos.edu/dsps/default.asp or contact via telephone at (925)-473-
7471
Low family income
5
Proof of eligibility or proof of receipt of financial aid e.g. BOGG fee waiver, Cal Grant, Pell
Grant or other federal grant, CalWORKs
First generation to attend college
First generation college students are defined by the U.S. Department of Education as “Neither
parent had more than a high school education.”
5
Complete the documentation form (pg. 35)
Need to work
(Need to work means student is working at least part-time while completing academic work
that is prerequisite for the Nursing Program)
5
Paycheck stub during period of time enrolled in ALL prerequisite courses or letter from
employer (must be on organization letterhead) verifying employment was at least part-time
while completing prerequisite courses
Disadvantaged social or educational environment
5
Participation or eligibility for Extended Opportunity Programs & Services (EOPS)
Difficult personal and family situation/circumstances
5
Complete the Documentation form explaining situation or circumstances (pg. 36)
Refugee status
5
Documentation or letter from United States Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS)
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Criteria
Point
Distribution
Required Supporting Documentation
5. Veteran Status
Maximum Points for Criteria 5= 5
*Criteria applies only to Service Members
Military Veteran
5
Copy of Defense Department Form DD-214, discharge other than dishonorable.
6. Proficiency or coursework in languages other than English Maximum Points for Criterion 6 = 5 points
Documented proficiency in a language other than English shall be received for
languages that are identified by the Chancellor’s Office.
5
Official transcript from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university verifying four (4)
semesters of the same foreign language with a “C” or better for each semester
OR
Complete the supporting Foreign Language Certification documentation form. A proficiency
examination may be required for verification (pg. 37).
Total Phase 1 Maximum Score (Criteria 1-6)
75 total
Applicants with the highest scores will be selected to enter the Nursing Program on a
provisional basis pending the ATI TEAS test score.
See Phase 2
PHASE 2
7. Approved diagnostic Assessment Tool, Test of Essential Academic Skill Teas
Maximum 25 points
Los Medanos College uses the Test of Essential Academic Skills
(TEAS VI). The minimum adjusted individual score required for
admission is 62%.
Assessment/readiness test results: first TEAS result of 62% or
greater OR Subsequent TEAS VI after completion of one-year
remediation plan:
< 62.0% – Disqualified. Needs to Remediate
**The first TEAS VI score will be the total points awarded for
Phase II of the selection process. For example, if the applicant
scored 74.5 on the first attempt at the TEAS VI score, 74.5 is the
total points for Phase II and will be added to the applicant’s
Phase I points.
Points
Distribution
85-100
75-84.9
62-74.9
0
TEAS VI
Score
85-100
75-84.9
62-74.9
<62.0
Notes: Approximately 80 applicants who are selected from the Phase 1
applicant pool will be invited to take the TEAS VI at Los Medanos College
unless already completed. Students who have taken TEAS VI at another
location prior to applying will be asked to submit an unofficial copy of result
#1 of 1.
**The first TEAS VI score will be the total points awarded for Phase II of the
selection process. For example, if the applicant scored 74.5 on the first
attempt at the TEAS VI score, 74.5 is the total points for Phase II and will be
added to the applicant’s Phase I points.
+++Students offered Conditional Acceptance for Admission in Phase 1 who
do not achieve the minimum total score of 62% on the first TEAS VI attempt
will be offered remediation through the Remediation/TEAS Testing
Coordinator. After documented completion of a remediation plan developed
by the Coordinator, students will be allowed to test a second time. A score of
62% or above on the second exam will guarantee the student placement in the
next admission cycle.
TOTAL Points Possible for Phase 1 and 2 = 175
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SELECTION PROCESS
1. Multi-criteria Screening Process for Admission to the Registered Nursing Program
The selection process will be determined using the multi-criteria screening process in
accordance with California Education Code 78261 and the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office directive. A multi-criteria score is determined for each candidate based on
previous degrees/certificates, licensure or certification in healthcare, GPA in identified
coursework, life experience or special circumstances, foreign language proficiency and
diagnostic assessment. Program admission will be offered to the highest scoring eligible
applicants to fill available seats.
Please refer to the LMC ADN Program Multi-Criteria Screening Process on pages 10-12
for information on the new multi-criteria screening process.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the Admissions and Records Office
Nursing Applicant Evaluator of any changes in home address, phone number, or
e-mail address.
2. Notification Process: Conditional Acceptance or Non-Acceptance Form
Conditional Acceptance will be emailed to the applicants’ InSite e-mail address only
within one week after the multi-criteria screening process is completed. Please ensure
that you check your InSite email regularly. This is the only means by which you will be
notified of Conditional Acceptance.
Conditional Acceptance into the program requires written or e-mail communication from
the applicant that he/she accepts admission into the nursing program. If the
communication from the applicant is not received by the deadline date, then the
applicant forfeits the conditional acceptance into the program and will need to
reapply the following year.
Information regarding TEAS Version VI Testing date and time will be included in the
Conditional Acceptance e-mail. Please be aware that TEAS testing will occur within one
week of LMC e-mailing the Conditional Acceptance. We recommend that all applicants
prepare for the test. Available resources includes review books and the ATI website. An
applicant may only participate in the LMC Remediation Program a maximum of two (2)
times. If after the second admission and participating in the remediation program a
second time, the applicant does not pass the ATI TEAS Version VI Exam, the applicant
must complete a remediation program and successfully meet or exceed the
minimum cut score of 62% at another educational institution in order to be eligible
for admission in the LMC Registered Nursing Program. Please refer to page 28 for
more information regarding the Remediation Program.
Non-Acceptance – Following the selection process, if the applicant’s Student
Identification Number (IDN) was not listed as conditionally accepted or alternate status on
the Nursing webpage, and the applicant did not receive a conditional acceptance
notification; the applicant was not selected for the program and should reapply during the
next application period.
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3. Eligibility for admission into the Registered Nursing Program – Four Step Process:
Conditional Acceptance form is received in the Nursing Department by the deadline
date.
The Conditional Acceptance e-mail, includes the following information to the
applicant:
ATI TEAS Test Version VI information and due date
The test will be administered by LMC to Conditionally Accepted applicants
as well as selected alternates only.
Do not take the test repeatedly. Only the score from the first exam,
regardless of where or when it is taken, is considered for eligibility.
Upon successful completion of the ATI TEAS Test Version VI the student will
receive a packet containing information on the Background Check and Drug Testing
Process. The student must successfully complete the requirements in the packet by
the due date (no exceptions). Failure to successfully complete the ATI Testing,
Background Check and Drug Testing by the due date will automatically remove the
applicant from the Conditional Acceptance list.
Successful completion of ATI TEAS Test, Background Check and Drug Test by due
date.
4. The Conditionally Accepted Applicant is NOT ELIGIBLE for admission into the nursing
programs (RN) if any one of the following is met:
ATI TEAS TEST - Cut score (62%) achieved.
Only the score from the first ATI TEAS TEST
Version VI exam will be considered for
admission.
Eligible for admission into the
RN Program
DRUG TEST - negative by due date
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
ATI TEAS TEST VERSION VI CUT SCORE (62% OR
HIGHER)
Not achieved
See #6 below
Remediation Process for ATI
BACKGROUND CHECK
Not cleared by due date
See Appendices
Background Check Criteria
CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE FORM
Not submitted by due date
BACKGROUND CHECK - CLEAR by due date
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5. If “Not eligible”, please refer to the Nursing Application Handbook for the next
application date.
6. Remediation Process for ATI - Test for Essential Academic Skills Test (TEAS) VI (page 28):
ATI TEAS TEST Version VI CUT SCORE
Cut score not achieved
Official Notification sent requiring
Meeting with TEAS Project Coordinator
to develop the 1-year remediation plan
Considered eligible for admission
into the Registered Nursing
Program the next academic year
pending
Achieving the cut score
on ATI TEAS Test VI
Negative drug testing
Clear Background Check
Successful completion
of the 1-year
remediation plan
Not eligible for
admission (See process
for reapplying)
Unsuccessful in
completing the 1-year
remediation plan
DRUG TEST
Not negative by due date
See Appendices
Drug Test Information
An applicant may only participate in the
LMC Remediation Program a maximum
of two (2) times. If after the second
admission and participating in the
remediation program a second time, the
applicant does not pass the ATI TEAS
Version VI Exam, the applicant must
complete a remediation program and
successfully meet or exceed the
minimum cut score of 62% at another
educational institution in order to be
eligible for admission in the LMC
Registered Nursing Program.
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REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM
INFORMATION
If accepted into the Program, the student must be able to:
1. Accept clinical schedules, including evenings and/or weekends. Typical hours are generally
0645-1500 or 1445-2300. Evening shifts may be on Wednesdays and Thursdays or Thursdays
and Fridays. Mondays and/or weekend shifts may be required due to clinical site availability.
2. Visit the hospital the day or evening prior to scheduled clinical experience for patient data
collection.
3. Spend a minimum of three hours/week in simulated lab (RNURS 23, 27, 33 & 38).
4. Pass a physical exam, including evidence of a negative 2 - step tuberculosis test (required prior
to the start of the program and annually) or a normal chest x-ray with a completed Tuberculosis
Questionnaire, Rubeola, Rubella, Mumps, Varicella, Hepatitis B titers and polio immunity. Each
student is required to be covered by personal health insurance throughout the program. Due to
the demanding physical rigors of the Registered Nursing Program, each student must meet the
physical requirements stated in Appendices.
Students must comply with any additional requirements such as flu shots on an
annual basis and any other mandates required by the clinical agencies.
6. Submit proof of current CPR certification prior to the start of the RN Program and annually.
7. Meet assigned clinical facilities’ requirement for employees/volunteers. Clinical facilities have
the right to decline acceptance of any student who does NOT meet the clinical facility’s
requirements. Veteran’s Administration requires fingerprinting prior to the start of the clinical
experience at this facility. This is in addition to the background check. A negative fingerprint
result is required. If the fingerprint result is positive and reasonable attempts by the nursing
faculty to place the student in another appropriate clinical facility are unsuccessful, then that
student will be unable to meet the stated clinical objectives and will be dismissed/withdrawn
from the program.
8. Provide own transportation to and from clinical facilities throughout Contra Costa and Alameda
counties.
9. Comply with the Essential Functions for nursing students listed in the Appendices.
INFORMATION REGARDING LICENSURE AS REGISTERED NURSE
See www.rn.ca.gov Nurse Practice Act TITLE 16, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS; BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONS CODE
Please note the following from the Board of Registered Nursing:
Disclosure of your social security number is mandatory. Section 30 of the Business and Professions
Code and Public Law 94-455 (42 USCA 405 (c)(2)(C)) authorizes collection of your social security number. If
you fail to list your social security number, or you do not have a social security number, your
application for initial or renewal license will not be processed.
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LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSING
TO REGISTERED NURSING TRANSITION
(LVN to RN TRANSITION)
General Information
The LVN to RN Transition provides an opportunity for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to gain the
knowledge and skills necessary to advance into the role of the professional registered nurse. Qualified
California Licensed Vocational Nurses enter the second year of the Registered Nursing Program after
completing the RN Program prerequisites. A valid California Vocational Nursing License is required.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are making a one-time exception to allow applicants to apply who
do not yet have their licensure but can provide documentation of their scheduled NCLEX exam. This is
only applicable to the 2021 application period for the LVN to RN cohort. Note: Licensure must be
obtained by June 1, 2021 in order to be accepted in to the program.
The philosophy and objectives for this Transition are the same as those for the basic Registered
Nursing Program. Students who successfully complete the requirements, earn an Associate of Science
Degree in Nursing and qualify to take the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN).
Prerequisite Information
Prerequisite courses must be completed by end of the Fall semester 2020. “In progress”
classes will not be accepted.
Overall GPA must be 3.0 in prerequisite courses to qualify as outlined in Phase 1, Section 3
areas A and B (pages 10-11).
Catalog Rights do not pertain to pre-requisite courses
Prerequisite Courses (See page 19)
English, Math and Psychology are a part of the prerequisite courses. Nurses need strong skills in
writing, as part of their daily work will include various kinds of documentation. Math skills are
essential as nurses must be able to calculate drug dosages correctly. The Board of Registered
Nursing requires a course in General Psychology.
The sciences—Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology—are three major prerequisite
courses with lab components.
Complete 6 units of general graduation requirements. These six units are not used to calculate
the qualifying grade point average. See college counselor for general education and graduation
requirements.
Oral Communication is required by the Board of Registered Nursing. Speech 110 satisfies this
requirement. This course is not considered a part of the prerequisite courses.
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GENERAL EDUCATION and GRADUATION DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE
It is strongly suggested that the General Education courses and Graduation Requirements be
completed prior to entering the RN Program.
If you have an Associate or Bachelor’s degree from another college or university, request that official
transcripts be sent to the Admissions and Records Office at LMC for evaluation prior to making an
appointment with an LMC counselor.
Applicants who have completed college courses at another college but have not earned a Bachelor’s
degree or higher will need to satisfy Los Medanos College’s General Education and Graduation
requirements.
.
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LVN TO RN TRANSITION PREREQUISITES AND CURRICULUM
Prerequisite Courses: These courses must be completed by the end of Fall semester 2020. Refer to Phase 1,
Section 3, parts A and B of the multi-criteria selection process (pages 10-11) for the minimum grade point average
required in the prerequisite coursework. Catalog Rights do not pertain to prerequisite courses.
In addition, the applicant must complete 6 units of general education graduation requirements. These six units
are not used to calculate the qualifying grade point average. Catalog Rights do not pertain to prerequisite courses.
Prerequisites
Units
ENGL 100
College Composition
3
MATH-029, MATH-030, MATH-110* or
higher
Accelerated Elementary & Intermediate
Algebra, Intermediate Algebra or higher
7 or 4
**BIOSC 40
Human Anatomy
5
** BIOSC 45
Human Physiology
5
**#BIOSC 50
Intro to Microbiology
4
PSYCH 10 or 11
Gen Psychology (Psych 11 preferred)
3
*MATH-110 is recommended for transfer to a four-year university
**BIOSC 40, 45 & 50 courses do not have recency requirements.
# BIOSC 50 (Microbiology) has a chemistry prerequisite.
For questions regarding prerequisite courses taken at another college, please meet with an
academic counselor.
Oral Communications (3 units) is required by the Board of Registered Nursing. SPCH-110
satisfies this requirement. This is not a part of the prerequisite courses. It is recommended that
this course be completed prior to admission to the RN program.
General Education Courses Required for Graduation in Addition to the Above
Prerequisites: Speech and Multicultural or Ethnic Studies. It is recommended that you
complete Speech and Multicultural or Ethnic Studies before entry into the LVN-RN Transition.
General Education and Graduation Requirements: Make an appointment with an LMC
college counselor.
REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM CURRICULUM
Units
RNURS 20 Transition to the RN Program
0.3
3rd Semester
RNURS 31 Nursing in Health & Illness II
RNURS 33 Nursing Skills Simulation III
RNURS 34 Pharmacology for RN Program III
9.5
1
1
4th Semester
RNURS 30 Leadership/Management
RNURS 36 Nursing in Health & Illness III
RNURS 38 Nursing Skills Simulation IV
RNURS 39 Pharmacology for RN Program IV
1
9.5
1
1
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SELECTION POLICIES
Applicants are selected for the Los Medanos College Registered Nursing Program from the qualified
applicant pool. Simply meeting the minimum requirements will not guarantee admission.
2021 APPLICATIONS: All applicants, both new and those who have previously applied
to the Los Medanos LVN to RN Transition, will have their name entered only once
regardless of the number of times the applicant has applied.
Minimum Requirements for qualification for the LVN to RN Transition
A. All prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of the Fall 2020 semester.
B. Refer to pages 10-12 for the Multi-criteria Selection Process which details the minimum grade
point average required in the prerequisite coursework in order to qualify for the LVN to RN
Transition.
C. Submission of all required application materials to the Admissions and Records Office by the
published deadline of March 1, 2021. For the LVN to RN transition, applicants MUST upload
documentation of their LVN license or proof of scheduled state licensing exam (see page 17 for
more information). Transcripts and Eligibility Documentation not received in the Admissions &
Records Office by March 1
st
will not be accepted.
Application Procedure
A. If you have never applied to one of the Contra Costa Community College District colleges (DVC,
CCC or LMC), then you must first apply online at www.losmedanos.edu. Your application to the
Registered Nursing Program and/or LVN to RN Transition will not be processed without your
Student Identification Number (7-digit number) and InSite e-mail address included.
B. Submit the LVN to RN Application online between the following dates (See Appendices):
January 11 and March 1, 2021
Transcripts & Eligibility Documentation not received in the Admissions & Records
Office by March 1
st
will not be accepted
C. International student transcripts MUST be officially evaluated by an approved international
transcript evaluation service. Students must select an approved member of NACES (National
Association of Credential Evaluation Services) by visiting www.naces.org Please check with the
Admissions
and Records Office for specific information that needs to be included in the evaluation.
D. Submit official college transcripts for courses completed outside the Contra Costa Community
College District (CCC, DVC, LMC) to:
Los Medanos College
ATTN: Admissions and Records Office - RN Application
January 11
– March 1, 2021 by
Transcripts & Eligibility Documentation not received in the Admissions & Records
Office by March 1
st
will not be accepted
*PLEASE MAKE A NOTE OF THE DEADLINE DATE AS LATE MATERIALS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
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*PLEASE DO NOT CALL the Admissions and Records Office or the Nursing Department for
verification of receipt. An electronic receipt will AUTOMATICALLY appear once your
application has been submitted. This your receipt of your submission of your application
SELECTION PROCESS - LVN to RN TRANSITION
1. Multi-criteria Screening Process for Admission to the Registered Nursing Program
The selection process will be determined using the multi-criteria screening process in
accordance with California Education Code 78261 and the California Community College
Chancellor’s Office directive. A multi-criteria score is determined for each candidate based on
previous degrees/certificates, work or volunteer experience in the healthcare setting, GPA in
identified coursework, life experience or special circumstances, foreign language proficiency
and diagnostic assessment. Program admission will be offered to the highest scoring eligible
applicants to fill available seats.
Please refer to the LMC ADN Program Multi-Criteria Screening Process on pages 10-12
for information on the new multi-criteria screening process.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the Admissions and Records Office
Nursing Applicant Evaluator of any changes in home address, phone number, or
e-mail address.
2. Notification Process: Conditional Acceptance or Non-Acceptance Form
Conditional Acceptance will be emailed to the applicants’ InSite e-mail address only
approximately one week after the multi-criteria screening process is completed. Please
ensure that you check your InSite email regularly. This is the only means by which you
will be notified of Conditional Acceptance.
Conditional Acceptance into the program requires written or e-mail communication from
the applicant that he/she accepts admission into the nursing program. If the
communication from the applicant is not received by the deadline date, then the
applicant forfeits the conditional acceptance into the program and will need to
reapply the following year.
Information regarding TEAS Version VI Testing date and time will be included in the
Conditional Acceptance e-mail. Please be aware that TEAS testing will occur within one
week of LMC e-mailing the Conditional Acceptance. We recommend that all applicants
prepare for the test. Available resources includes review books and the ATI website. An
applicant may only participate in the LMC Remediation Program a maximum of two (2)
times. If after the second admission and participating in the remediation program a
second time, the applicant does not pass the ATI TEAS Version VI Exam, the applicant
must complete a remediation program and successfully meet or exceed the
minimum cut score of 62% at another educational institution in order to be eligible
for admission in the LMC Registered Nursing Program. Please refer to page 28 for
more information regarding the Remediation Program.
Non-Acceptance - Following the selection process, if the applicant’s Student
Identification Number (IDN) was not listed as conditionally accepted or alternate status on
the Nursing webpage, and the applicant did not receive a conditional acceptance
notification; the applicant was not selected for the program and should reapply during the
next application period.
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3. Eligibility for admission – Four Step Process:
Conditional Acceptance form is received by the Nursing Department by the
deadline date.
The Conditional Acceptance e-mail, includes the following information to the
applicant:
ATI TEAS Test Version VI information and due date
The test will be administered by LMC to Conditionally Accepted applicants
as well as selected alternates only.
Do not take the test repeatedly. Only the score from the first exam,
regardless of where or when it is taken, is considered for eligibility.
Upon successful completion of the ATI TEAS Test Version VI the student will
receive a packet containing information on the Background Check and Drug
Screening Process. The student must successfully complete the requirements in
the packet by the due date (no exceptions). Failure to successfully complete the
ATI Testing, Background Check and Drug Testing by the due date will
automatically remove the applicant from the Conditional Acceptance list.
Successful completion of the ATI TEAS Test, Background Check and Drug
Test by due date.
4. The Conditionally Accepted Applicant is NOT ELIGIBLE for admission into the LVN to RN
Transition if any one of the following is met:
ATI TEAS TEST - Cut score (62%) achieved.
Only the first score of the ATI TEAS TEST
Version VI will be considered for admission.
Eligible for admission into the
LVN to RN Transition
DRUG TEST - NEGATIVE
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
CONDITIONAL ACCEPTANCE FORM
Not submitted by due date
BACKGROUND CHECK -CLEAR
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BACKGROUND CHECK
DRUG TEST
5. If “Not eligible”, please refer to the Nursing Application Handbook for the next
application date.
6. Remediation Process for ATI -Test for Essential Academic Skills Test (TEAS) VI:
Cut score not achieved
Official Notification sent requiring
meeting with TEAS Project Coordinator
to develop the 1-year remediation plan
Considered eligible for
admission into the Registered
Nursing Program pending
Clear Background check
Negative drug testing
Achieving the cut score
on the ATI TEAS Test VI
Successful completion
of the 1 year
remediation plan
Not eligible for
admission (See process
for reapplying)
Unsuccessful in
completing the 1 year
remediation plan
ATI TEAS TEST CUT SCORE (62% OR HIGHER)
Not achieved
See #6 below
Remediation Process for ATI
DRUG TEST
Not negative by due date
See Nursing Handbook
Drug Test Information
BACKGROUND CHECK
Not cleared by due date
See Nursing Handbook
Background Check Criteria
An applicant may only participate in the
LMC Remediation Program a maximum
of two (2) times. If after the second
admission and participating in the
remediation program a second time, the
applicant does not pass the ATI TEAS
Version VI Exam, the applicant must
complete a remediation program and
successfully meet or exceed the
minimum cut score of 62% at another
educational institution in order to be
eligible for admission in the LMC
Registered Nursing Program.
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LVN to RN TRANSITION INFORMATION
If accepted into, the student must be able to:
1. Accept clinical schedules, including evenings and/or weekends. Typical hours are generally
0645-1500 or 1445-2300. Evening shifts may be on Wednesdays and Thursdays or Thursdays
and Fridays. Mondays and/or weekend shifts may be required due to clinical site availability.
2. Visit the hospital the day or evening prior to scheduled clinical experience for patient data
collection.
3. Spend a minimum of three hours/week in simulated lab (RNURS 33 & 38).
4. Pass a physical exam, including evidence of a negative 2 - step tuberculosis test (required prior
to the start of the program and annually) or a normal chest x-ray, Rubeola, Rubella, Varicella
and Hepatitis B titers. Each student is also required to obtain and be covered by personal
health insurance throughout the program. Due to the demanding physical rigors of the nursing
program, each student must meet the physical requirements stated in Appendices.
Students must comply with any additional requirements such as flu shots on an
annual basis and any other mandates required by the clinical agencies.
6. Submit proof of current CPR certification prior to the start of the program and annually.
7. Meet assigned clinical facilities’ requirement for employees/volunteers. Clinical facilities have
the right to decline acceptance of any student who does NOT meet the clinical facility’s
requirements. Veteran’s Administration requires fingerprinting prior to the start of the clinical
experience at this facility. This is in addition to the background check. A negative fingerprint
result is required. If the fingerprint result is positive and reasonable attempts by the nursing
faculty to place the student in another appropriate clinical facility are unsuccessful, then that
student will be unable to meet the stated clinical objectives and will be dismissed/withdrawn
from the program.
8. Provide own transportation to and from clinical facilities throughout Contra Costa and Alameda
counties.
9. Comply with the Essential Functions for nursing students listed in the Appendices.
LVN-RN Transition Nursing Courses
The LVN to RN Transition takes 2 semesters to complete beyond the prerequisites; students will be
admitted into the third semester of the RN Program. An average weekly schedule includes: 5 hours of
lecture, 3 hours of lab on campus and 17.5 hours of clinical experience every week. Lectures are
typically on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the day and clinical practice on Thursdays and Fridays
on the day or the evening shift.
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INFORMATION REGARDING LICENSURE AS REGISTERED NURSE
See www.rn.ca.gov Nurse Practice Act TITLE 16, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS;
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONS CODE
Please note the following from the Board of Registered Nursing:
Disclosure of your social security number is mandatory. Section 30 of the Business and
Professions Code and Public Law 94-455 (42 USCA 405 (c)(2)(C)) authorizes collection of your social
security number.
If you fail to list your social security number, or you do not have a social security number, your
application for initial or renewal license will not be processed.
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REMEDIATION PROGRAM INFORMATION
If an RN Program or LVN to RN Transition applicant is offered conditional acceptance and does not
meet or exceed the minimum cut score of 62% on the first attempt of the TEAS Version VI Exam, a one
(1) year remediation program is offered.
*Please note – Alternate applicants are not offered a remediation program. Only if an alternate
applicant receives notification of selection, is an offer to participate in the remediation program
extended.
Following the conclusion of the selection process and TEAS testing, if a conditionally accepted
applicant did not meet or exceed the minimum cut score of 62% on the TEAS Version VI Exam, an
official notification will be sent via e-mail requiring a remediation appointment.
If the conditionally accepted applicant does not respond to this e-mail to schedule an
appointment prior to the specified deadline in the e-mail, their position in the program will be
forfeited and the applicant will need to apply during the next application period.
If the conditionally accepted applicant does respond to this e-mail and schedules an
appointment within the deadline, the applicant will sign a remediation contract. The remediation
program consists of the following:
Mandatory meetings with the TEAS Testing/Remediation Coordinator periodically over the
course of two (2) semesters (or one academic year).
Mandatory completion of your remediation plan as outlined at the beginning of the fall and
spring semesters with the TEAS Testing/Remediation Coordinator. This plan may include,
but is not limited to – coursework, utilization of individualized ATI SmartPrep modules,
CSUEB TEAS Test Prep workshops, study materials/resources, practice exams and group
meetings.
Remediation students are also responsible for any costs incurred during the remediation
program (i.e. tuition for a course assigned, workshop registration fee, flashcards,
textbooks, etc.).
If a remediation student does not adhere to the individualized remediation plan and/or to the
stipulations outlined in the remediation contract, their position in the remediation program will
be forfeited and they will need to apply during the next application cycle, complete the one (1)
year remediation program and meet or exceed the minimum cut score of 62% on the TEAS VI.
An applicant may only participate in the LMC Remediation Program a maximum of two (2) times. If after
the second admission and participation in the remediation program a second time, the candidate must
complete a remediation program at another educational institution and successfully meet or exceed the
minimum cut score of 62% on TEAS Version VI. In order to substantiate completion of a remediation
program at another educational institution, the applicant must submit the following: a letter from the
institution stating the applicant’s name, time period of remediation program and that all requirements of
the remediation program were met and any transcripts or certificate of completed
coursework/workshops.
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Policy Guidelines for Military Personnel Nursing Admission
Military Personnel and Veterans may be eligible for enrollment into Los Medanos Associate
Degree
Nursing Program based on the following requirements:
*Military students who were not successful in a previous Nursing Program are not eligible to
apply for admission to the Nursing Program as an Advanced Placement Student.
1.
Verifiable education and experience within the last five years prior to application. (Competency
may be verified for each course per program policy.)
2.
Education and experience meet the requirements of the LMC ADN Program guidelines.
The following pathways are established to assist with obtaining nursing credit for previous military
education and experience.
Pathway I‐ Military Health Care providers who receive a formal training and have appropriate practical
experience may apply for admission as an Advanced Placement student into the second semester of
the Nursing Program. Individuals included: Air Force Basic Medical Technician, Army Medic, Health
Specialist, other Medical Healthcare Providers with relevant training and experience.
a)
Review Official Joint Services Transcripts to determine course credits. Core classes may
be evaluated by the college for challenge availability
b)
Evaluate transcripts for prerequisite courses such as Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology,
Communication, English, and natural and social sciences coursework
c)
The LMC Nursing Department may evaluate an individual candidate’s knowledge and skills
levels in a formal test and/or exam, in addition to evaluation of his or her training and
experience
Skill evaluation will include a formal skills testing of any minimum of four, not to exceed
eight skills covered in the academic terms preceding the term the candidate is being
admitted to
Pathway II‐ Including but not limited to (Navy Hospital Corpsman) or USAF, Independent Medical
Duty Technician, (
IDMT 4N0X1),
Basic Medical Service Technician or Army Medical Specialist
with an active California LVN license
(Licensed Vocational Nurse) either through challenge (BVNPT
Method 4) or successful completion of an LVN, LPN program.
a)
Admission credit will be given to applicants as an LVN to RN candidate per LMC ADN
admission
policies. The LVN-RN Advanced Placement students will be placed in the third
semester of the RN program
b)
Admission to the program is on a space available basis as any LVN to RN Advanced
Placement student
c)
All ADN prerequisites must be completed prior to application to the program
d)
Associate degree may require additional coursework per college policy
e)
Admission requirements will be the same or similar for all students
Note: Military records and transcripts must be reviewed by college admissions/records and the
applicant must have an official DD214 showing service/discharge under honorable conditions. Applicant
must also have evaluation reports (EPR’s/CCR’s) showing completion of military
coursework/experience, and patient bedside care.
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REGISTERED NURSING NON-DEGREE OPTION
Board of Registered Nursing Policy (Section 1429)
California Licensed Vocational Nurses may apply for the non-degree option. This option
is commonly referred to as the “30-unit” option and consists of a minimum of 9 units of biological
science courses and a minimum of 21 units of second year registered nursing courses. Completion
of the 30 units entitles the student to take the NCLEX Examination as an independent applicant.
Successful passage entitles practice only in a limited number of states at this time.
Minimum Requirements for Selection
A. Hold a valid California VN license
B. Possess good physical and emotional health (physical exam will be required of selectees).
C. Completion of BIOSC 45 (5 units), and BIOSC 50 (4 units).
Admission Procedure
A. If you have never applied to the Contra Costa Community District colleges (DVC, CCC or
LMC), you must apply online at www.losmedanos.edu
B. Submit verification of a valid California LVN license.
C. Submit the Non-Degree RN Program Application to the Admissions and Records Office
between January 11 and March 1, 2021.
Applications/Transcripts not received by the Admissions & Records Office by March
1
st
will not be accepted.
Policy Regarding Non-Degree Application Selection (30-Unit Option)
30-unit option applicants will be considered for admission into the third semester only if there is
space available. Priority for acceptance into the third semester will follow the selection process
listed below.
Available space(s) will be filled according to the following selection priorities:
1. Los Medanos College Remediation students who have completed the remediation
program and passed the TEAS Version VI Exam.
2. Los Medanos College Nursing students applying for Advanced Placement
3. Qualified LVN to RN Transition Students
4. Transfer Students
5. Qualified Non-Degree applicants
Course Curriculum
This program requires successful completion of the following courses:
Course Number
Course Name
Number of Units
BIOSC 45
Human Physiology
5
BIOSC 50
Microbiology
4
RNURS 31
Nursing in Health and Illness II
9.5
RNURS 34
Pharmacology for RN Program III
1
RNURS 36
Nursing in Health and Illness III
9.5
RNURS 39
Pharmacology for RN Program IV
1
Nursing courses must be completed with a GPA of 2.0
or higher
30
The 30 Unit Option Registered Nursing Non-Degree Option does not lead to an Associate in Science
Degree in Registered Nursing. Upon successful completion, it entitles the applicant to sit for the
NCLEX-RN.
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RN PROGRAM ASSOCIATE DEGREE
ADVANCED PLACEMENT / TRANSFER ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES
Qualified applicants may apply for advanced placement or transfer into the RN program.
Advanced placement is defined as:
applying for readmission into the LMC Nursing Program at a level beyond the first
semester within two years of the last attendance in the LMC Registered Nursing Program.
applying for readmission into the LMC LVN-RN Transition.
Transfer is defined as:
applying for admission into the LMC Registered Nursing Program at a level beyond the
first semester after having completed registered nursing course work at another college.
All nursing courses must be completed at the time of application in order
for the transfer application to be considered.
Transfer applications with “In progress” nursing courses will not be
considered.
All Advanced Placement / Transfer applicants will be considered for admission based on a space-
available basis only. Available space(s) will be filled according to the following selection priorities:
1. Los Medanos College Remediation students who have completed the remediation
program and passed the TEAS Version VI Exam.
2. Los Medanos College Nursing students applying for Advanced Placement
3. Qualified LVN to RN Transition Students
4. Transfer Students
5. Qualified Non-Degree applicants
Application procedures for transfer/advanced placement are as follows:
1. Meet the minimum requirements for the RN program (pgs. 10-12).
2. Complete courses equivalent to those required in the curriculum prior to semester of application
(see ADN Program Curriculum pg. 8)
3. If you have never applied to the Contra Costa Community District colleges (DVC, CCC or LMC),
you must apply online at www.losmedanos.edu
4. Complete and submit the Nursing Advanced Placement application to the Admissions and
Records Office during the following dates:
For Fall Semester (2021) admission, apply between January 11 and March 1, 2021
For Spring Semester (2022) admission, apply between September 20 and October 21, 2021
5. Have official copies of all college transcripts sent from previous college(s) to the Los Medanos
College Admissions and Records Office during the dates specified (addressed: ATTN: RN
Program—Advanced Placement/Transfer). Transcripts not received by the Admissions &
Records Office by March 1
st
will not be accepted. Foreign student transcripts must be officially
evaluated by an approved foreign transcript evaluation service. Application forms for this service
are available in the Admissions and Records Office, at the Counseling Desk, or at apie.org.
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Please check with the Admissions and Records Office for specific information that needs to be
included in the evaluation.
6. Indicate which semester you are applying for on the application form.
7. If requested by the Nursing Department, transfer students must submit course outlines, syllabi or
other materials giving evidence of previously learned content.
8. Transfer applicants will be required to pass a Math exam, a Theory and Pharmacology Exam on
the content covered in the previous semester, and a Skills Competency Exam. If applicable, the
transfer applicant may be required to pay for the cost of any exam or skills lab equipment used in
the evaluation process.
9. Advanced Placement students are not required to take the assessment exams.
10. PLEASE DO NOT CALL the Admissions and Records Office or Nursing Programs Department for
verification of receipt. An electronic receipt will AUTOMATICALLY appear once your application
has been submitted. This your receipt of your submission of your application.
Conditional Acceptance into the Nursing Program,
The applicant is required to comply with the Eligibility for Admission Process – Four
Step Process (See below)
Complete all requirements for the Associate in Science Degree in Registered Nursing.
Transfer students must successfully pass the assessment exams.
Eligibility for admission – Four Step Process:
Conditional Acceptance form is received by the Nursing Department by the
deadline date.
For Transfer Applicants Only - Within two weeks of receiving the Conditional
Acceptance form, the Nursing Department will e-mail the following information to
the applicant:
ATI TEAS Test Version VI information and due date
Do not take the test repeatedly. Only the score from the first exam,
regardless of where or when it is taken, is considered for eligibility.
Upon successful completion of the ATI TEAS Test Version VI the student will
immediately receive a packet containing information on the Background Check and
Drug Testing process. The student must successfully complete the requirements
in the packet by the due date (no exceptions). Failure to successfully complete the
ATI Testing, Background Check and Drug Testing by the due date will automatically
remove the applicant from the Conditional Acceptance list.
Successful completion of the ATI TEAS Test, background check and drug
testing by due date will result in the transfer/advanced placement applicant
becoming eligible for admission in to the RN Program.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL NURSING APPLICANTS
Estimated Costs:
RN
4 Semesters
Enrollment Fee ($46 per unit although subject to change)
2,162
Physical examination, lab fees, and immunizations**
(**Immunizations are mandatory for clinical experience).
250.00 – 300.00
Uniforms, shoes, lab coat, patch
100.00 – 250.00
Stethoscope and watch with second hand
15.00 – 150.00
Books
900.00
Mask Fit Testing
20.00 – 45.00
Lab Kits
80.00-150.00
(per year)
Background check/drug testing varies depending on counties
searched and ImmuniTrax (immunization tracking system)
90.00-150.00
HealthStream Orientation
20.00 – 25.00
per year
CPR Certification
55.00 – 100.00
Clinical site parking
40.00 – 60.00
Comprehensive Predictor Exam (HESI Exit Exam)
50.00 – 100.00
Licensure expenses (at completion of program)
500.00 – 600.00
Parking per semester (on campus)
48.00
Total Estimated Cost
$4,450.00 - $5,215.00
Non-California residents will pay additional fees (refer to the Los Medanos
Schedule of Classes or College Catalog for current fees).
Additional fees may apply each semester due to unforeseen mandated
clinical or college requirements (flu vaccines, increase in college fees, etc).
There are no dormitories or college supervised housing accommodations available at Los Medanos
College. Students assume responsibility for their own room, board, and transportation.
Transportation
Clinical times and clinical sites vary depending on the hospital. Some of the hospitals utilized may
be outside of Contra Costa County. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the
assigned clinical sites. Carpooling to clinical sites cannot be guaranteed. It is recommended that
every student have his or her own car.
Advisory Committee
The nursing programs are served by a Nursing Advisory Committee composed of representatives
from local health care facilities, faculty and students. The advisory committee assists the nursing
faculty in planning and evaluating the curriculum to ensure currency of content and practice.
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL NURSING APPLICANTS
DSP&S – Disabled Student Program and Services
The DSP&S Office is committed to providing opportunities for students with disabilities to fully
participate in all college programs. A variety of services and accommodations are available to the
student with identified disabilities. To arrange for an appointment contact the DSP&S Administrative
Assistant by calling (925) 473-7471 or visit the DSP&S Office.
Any request for accommodations in the clinical setting or for off campus training should be referred to a
DSP&S counselor. Keep in mind that individual institutions that host the College’s training programs
may have their own rules and regulations that must be followed and not all accommodations that are
requested may be feasible, permissible, or reasonable. Therefore, the DSP&S staff will work together
with the students, the instructors, and the clinical institution/training program to determine the
appropriate accommodations and to facilitate in implementing those reasonable accommodations.
Financial Aid: Financial aid is available to students in the form of loans, grants, enrollment fee waivers
and employment. For information, contact the Financial Aid Office at Los Medanos College,
(925) 473-7513.
Counseling Services: The College provides a staff of professional instructors and counselors. You
are encouraged to make use of the counseling services. To do so, please contact the receptionist at
the Counseling Center for information and/or make an appointment with the counselor of your choice.
Telephone number: (925) 318-1733.
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DEFERMENT OF ADMISSION FOR APPLICANTS
WITH A TEMPORARY MAJOR MEDICAL CONDITION
This policy applies to an applicant who has submitted the Conditional Acceptance form and is eligible
for admission into the Registered Nursing Program.
This is considered an admission to the nursing program.
In the event that the applicant develops or presents with a temporary health condition before the
first day of class that interferes with the applicant’s ability to meet the immunization or health
requirements of the program, then the applicant may apply for a deferment of admission.
The deferment will be for only two (2) years. Therefore, the applicant needs to be prepared to enter
within two (2) years as a readmitted student (see Additional Information #1).
Procedure
1. Prior to the first day of class, the applicant must write a letter explaining the situation to the
Director of the Nursing Program. Medical documentation indicating the applicant’s inability to
participate in clinical practice must accompany the deferment request letter.
2. The Director of the Nursing Program will review and discuss with the course faculty team the
applicant’s request and medical documentation. The Director will notify the applicant in writing
of the decision of the faculty team.
3. The applicant must submit a new Nursing Application online during the next two (2) application
periods.
4. The applicant must comply with any additional admission requirements listed in the Nursing
Applicant Handbook for the current year of application.
Additional Information
1. A student may be readmitted to the nursing program one time only. Therefore, the new
applicant, upon returning from deferment the following year, is considered to be
readmitted and is no longer eligible for an additional readmission.
2. Upon returning, the applicant will be required to complete a background check and the drug
screening.
3. If the applicant does not submit the nursing application within the two (2) year timeframe
or is unable to begin the program within the timeframe, the granted deferment will not be
extended.
4. A student may be readmitted to the nursing program one time only. A student who has
previously been admitted to the RN program, but was unable to complete the program for
any reason, may NOT defer their second admission into the RN program.
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APPENDICES
FORMS:
FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT
ESSAY
DIFFICULT PERSONAL AND FAMILY
SITUATION/CIRCUMSTANCES FORM
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY DOCUMENTATION
APPLICATIONS:
REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM
LVN to RN TRANSITION
ADVANCED PLACEMENT/TRANSFER
APPLICATION
INFORMATION:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION
DRUG SCREEN POLICY
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First Generation College Student Essay
Please describe below in detail how you qualify as a first generation college student (in essay format):
Applicant Name: _____________________________________________
LMC
Student ID: ________________________
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Applicant Name:
LMC Student IDN:
Los Medanos College Nursing Program
Documentation Form
Difficult Personal or Family Situations or Circumstances
Please describe in detail your difficult personal or family situation/circumstances:
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Los Medanos College Nursing Program
Foreign Language Documentation Form
Applicant: If you are proficient in a language other than English and wish to apply for Multi-criteria points in this area please
complete and submit this documentation form use this form to certify proficiency. The completed form should be submitted
with your application packet.
SECTION 1 – Student completes this section
Applicant’s Name: Student I.D. #
Last Name First Name
SECTION 2 – Please have someone who can verify that you are proficient in a language other than English complete this form. The
person completing this proficiency certification must:
1. be fluent in the identified foreign language and
2. have known the applicant and observed his/her language skills in the past year and
3. not be a close family member or friend.
Certification of proficiency in the language of
Contact information:
Name: Title:
Organization:
Phone:
Address:
Email:
City, State, Zip:
1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
Please answer the following questions: Yes No
Is the applicant able to translate using this language in a medical emergency?
Is the applicant proficient in writing this language?
Is the applicant proficient in speaking this language?
I acknowledge, by my signature below, that the information on this form is true and correct.
Signature Date
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LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE
REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM
APPLICATION
Due to the COVI-19 pandemic crisis, the LMC Registered Nursing Program will
not be holding a general application period for the Fall 2021. Given no other
unforeseen circumstances, our next application for the RN program will be in
January 2022, the dates are TBD. This handbook can serve as a guide for future
RN applicants.
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LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE
LVN to RN TRANSITION
FALL SEMESTER 2021
APPLICATION
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APPLICATION TO
THE LVN to RN TRANSITION
LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE
The application link will become live
on January 11, 2021
Click on the Link Below to complete and submit your
2021 LVN to RN Transition Application:
LVN to RN Transition Application
Please remember to submit your application by
March 1, 2021
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LOS MEDANOS COLLEGE
ADVANCED PLACEMENT / TRANSFER
APPLICATION
FALL 201NG 2011
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT / TRANSFER
APPLICATION FORM
Click on the Link Below during the application period(s)
to complete and submit your
Advanced Placement/Transfer Application:
Advanced Placement/Transfer Application
Please remember the following dates
For Fall Semester (2021) admission submit
your application between
January 11 and March 1, 2021
For Spring Semester (2022) admission
submit your application between
September 20 and October 21, 2020
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Essential Functions
Registered Nursing Students
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 was instituted by Congress to prohibit discrimination
against qualified individuals with disabilities. The ADA defines a qualified individual with a disability as an
individual who, with reasonable accommodations, can perform the essential functions of the employment
position that such individual holds or desires. In addition, the Rehabilitation act of 1973 prohibits
discrimination in the admission of a qualified person with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, either temporary or permanent, will be considered
on a case-by-case basis and in consultation with the Disabled Students Program and the clinical agencies as
appropriate.
To enter into and to complete the nursing programs, nursing students must be able to meet the
emotional, cognitive, and physical requirements listed below:
Emotional Requirements:
The nursing program is a rigorous program, both in academic study and in the acquisition and practice of
clinical skills. The student must have sufficient emotional stability to perform under stress and provide safe
nursing care to clients in the clinical setting while being observed by the instructors and other health care
professionals.
Cognitive Requirements:
The student must have sufficient cognitive ability to listen, speak, read, write, reason and perform
mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and fractions with or
without a calculator) at a level that allows processing and understanding of materials and information
presented either verbally or in written format.
Physical Requirements:
Nursing students are required to travel to clinical facilities (i.e., outpatient, acute care settings, skilled facilities)
and to have the endurance to adapt to a physically demanding program.
The following physical requirements are necessary for the nursing program:
1. Strength: sufficient strength to lift, move, and transfer most clients, to restrain and carry children, to move
and carry equipment, and to perform CPR according to the American Heart Association guidelines.
2. Mobility: sufficient mobility to bend, stoop, and bend down to the floor; a combination of strength,
dexterity, mobility and coordination to assist clients; the ability to move around rapidly, and move in small,
confined spaces.
3. Fine Motor Movements: required to manipulate syringes and IV’s, to assist clients with feeding and
hygiene needs, to write in charts and use computer keyboards, to perform
sterile and other skilled procedures.
4. Speech: ability to speak clearly in order to communicate with staff, physicians, clients, and families, and
to be understood on the telephone.
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5. Communication: able to communicate in English both verbally and in the written format so that students
can communicate nursing actions, interpret client responses, initiate health teaching, document
observations, interactions, interventions, and nursing care. Document and understand nursing activities,
interact with clients, families, staff, and faculty.
6. Vision: sufficient to make physical assessment of client and to accurately and safely use and apply client
equipment.
7. Hearing: sufficient to accurately hear on the telephone, to be able to hear through a stethoscope to
discriminate sounds, to hear cries for help, to hear alarms on equipment and emergency signals, and
various overhead pages.
8. Touch: ability to palpate both superficially and deeply to discriminate tactile sensations.
In an eight-hour work day, the student is expected to be able to:
ACTIVITY
RARELY
(1-10%)
OCCASIONALLY
(11-33%)
FREQUENTLY
(34-66%)
Bend/Stoop
X
Squat
X
Reach above shoulder level
X
Kneel
X
Push/pull
X
Weight
Requirements
Never
Occasionally-
Frequently
Activity
0-10 Lbs.
11-24 Lbs.
25-34 Lbs.
35-50 Lbs.
51-74 Lbs.
75-100 Lbs
Lifting
F
F
F
F
O
O
Carrying
F
F
O
O
O
O
Push/pull
F
F
F
F
F
F
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BACKGROUND CHECK INFORMATION
NATURE AND SCOPE OF INVESTIGATIVE CONSUMER REPORT
Social Security Number Trace
Felony Criminal Conviction Record Search
Combined OIG/GSA Excluded Parties/Debarment Search
Civil Code Section 1786.22.
(a) An investigative consumer reporting agency shall supply files and information required
under Section 1786.10 during normal business hours and on reasonable notice.
(b) Files maintained on a consumer shall be made available for the consumer’s visual inspection, as follows:
(1) In person, if he appears in person and furnishes proper identification. A copy of his file shall also be
available to the consumer for a fee not to exceed the actual cost of duplication services provided. (2) By
certified mail, if he makes a written request, with proper identification, for copies to be sent to a specified
addressee. Investigative consumer reporting agencies complying with requests for certified mailings
under this section shall not be liable for disclosures to third parties caused by mishandling of mail after
such mailings leave the investigative consumer reporting agencies. (3) A summary of all information
contained in the files on a consumer and required to be provided by Section 1786.10 shall be provided by
telephone, if the consumer has made a written request, with proper identification for telephone disclosure,
and the toll charge, if any, for the telephone call is prepaid by or charged to the consumer.
(c) The term “proper identification” as used in subdivision (b) shall mean that information
generally deemed sufficient to identify a person. Such information includes documentation
such as a valid driver’s license, social security account number, military identification card,
and credit cards. Only if the consumer is unable to reasonably identify himself with the
information described above, may an investigative consumer reporting agency require additional
information concerning the consumer’s employment and personal or family history in order to verify his
identity.
(d) The investigative consumer reporting agency shall provide trained personnel to explain to
the consumer any information furnished him pursuant to Section 1786.10.
(e) The investigative consumer reporting agency shall provide a written explanation of any
coded information contained in files maintained on a consumer. This written explanation shall be
distributed whenever a file is provided to a consumer for visual inspection as required under Section
1786.22.
(f) The consumer shall be permitted to be accompanied by one other person of his choosing,
who shall furnish reasonable identification. An investigative consumer reporting agency may require the
consumer to furnish a written statement granting permission to the consumer reporting agency to discuss
the consumer’s file in such person’s presence.
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DRUG SCREEN POLICY
A nursing applicant, conditionally accepted into the nursing program, must have a negative urine
drug test to be eligible for admission and to remain in the nursing program.
The drug screen follows the National Institute on Drug Abuse guidelines and screens for 10 substances, as
designated in the Substance Abuse Panel 10, “SAP 10.” These substances are: amphetamines, barbiturates,
benzodiazepines, cocaine metabolites, marijuana metabolites, methadone, opiates, phencyclidine, and
propoxyphene. SAP 10 test results that fall outside of any of the acceptable ranges are considered positive
test results and are automatically sent for a separate confirmatory test by a gas chromatography mass
spectrometry method. If these results are positive, the test results are sent to a medical review officer who
will review the results. The medical review officer will then contact the student to determine if there is a valid
prescription for the drug in question. If a valid prescription exists and is verified, the test result will be deemed
negative and acceptable.
Procedure
1. Complete online Corporate Screening process for drug testing.
2. The applicant will go to the laboratory and submit the urine specimen by the due date.
3. The laboratory will submit the results to Corporate Screening. The results may take up to
10 days.
4. The applicant will need to submit another urine specimen at an additional cost to the applicant if
the applicant’s urine is diluted and the test cannot be performed
the laboratory reports questionable specimen collection*
5. A positive drug test makes the nursing applicant ineligible for admission into the nursing program for the
academic year. The applicant will need to reapply as indicated in the Nursing Application Handbook and
comply with any new selection criteria for the application year.
Additional Information
* If questionable specimen collection is documented by the laboratory, the applicant
must adhere to any recommended guidelines for submission of a follow-up
specimen.
Recommended guidelines may include but are not limited to:
direct observed specimen collection
additional costs to the applicant ($100.00 or more)
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