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1. GCC Nursing Program (Career Ladder) Information
Patricia Djambazian, M.S.
Counselor
2. Purpose of the Online Information To provide an overview of:
Prerequisites and A.S. course requirements
What to expect in nursing school
What to do next after the online information
Things you must be able to do as a nurse
Approximation of costs
Answer your questions
3. Administrative Items
6. Application to GCC Nursing Program Checklist Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and a grade of “C” or better in all required courses.
Current active California VN licensure in good standing;
Prerequisites completed on an official transcript;
Core Science units equal 14 semester units or 21 quarter units (Anatomy, Physiology, & Microbiology); College Chemistry is the only class that can be used to reach the units required if you have less than 14 semester or 21 quarter units;
2 official copies of your transcripts including High School or GED and one official copy of AP scores;
Course descriptions for private California colleges or out-of-state/foreign colleges/universities;
A valid Social Security Card & Number Note: A.S. graduation requirements should be completed prior to the beginning of the program.
7. Application Process
The application can be found online at www.glendale.edu/nursing. Print and complete the pdf document following the instructions. Submit the application and all supporting documents in person* before the required deadline.
At this time, there is no funding for the Career Ladder (LVN-RN) Program for Summer/Fall 2012. Applicants may check back in future semesters.
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE APPLICATION
You must have a valid Social Security number to apply
Only submit the requested documents
NOTE: You must be a high school graduate, have a GED or have a college degree which is equivalent to a U.S. degree.
Wait about a month or two (after the deadline) to receive additional information from the Nursing Department.
Applicants who live outside Los Angeles County may send all required documents via US Mail to the following address:
8. Application Deadlines
The Nursing department admits students twice a year:
September – Winter session/Spring semester (Class begins in January)
February – Summer session/Fall semester (Class begins in June)
Check the GCC Nursing Department website for exact dates www.glendale.edu/nursing
9. Selection Criteria Overall 2.0 GPA (all college/university coursework)
Core Science grade of “C” or better in each course
Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology must equal 14 semester or 21 quarter units;
College Chemistry is the only class that can be used if the Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology courses do not add up to 14 semester or 21 quarter units.
College English (Freshman English) grade of “C” or better
10. Method of Selection Computer-generated random selection from the LVN-Career Ladder group of applicants meeting the selection criteria, to the limit of available class space.
2.0 overall GPA
grade of “C” or better in all required classes
A “Chancellor’s Cut Score” of 75% or above and an overall T.E.A.S. (version 5) score of 62% or better is needed to enter the random selection process.
11. Chancellor’s Cut Score Formula Predictors of Success These four areas are statistical predictors of success:
Overall GPA (all college/university coursework)
Core Science GPA (Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology)
College English GPA (Freshman English)
Any documented repetition of core science courses. (This includes any W, D or F in the core sciences, Anatomy, Physiology and/or Microbiology)
The overall result represents the likelihood that a student will be successful in a nursing program.
12. Options in Nursing: A.S. / B.S.N / M.S. Associate Degree
After completing the coursework, you will take the NCLEX to become a registered nurse.
Bachelor’s Degree
Requires two additional years of schooling, where you learn administrative and organizational skills.
Some programs require students to have their R.N. to enter the program (depends on the school).
Master’s Degree
Become a specialist (flight nurse, pediatric nurse, nurse practitioner, etc.)
Requires two additional years of schooling (with or without a Bachelor’s degree, depends on school and on specialty).
13. Standard Program
Full time!
Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
You must be available during these times
Weekend/Evening Program
Full time!
Monday-Friday 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
You must be available during these times What to Expect in the GCC Nursing School
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RN Standard Program starts twice a year:
Career Ladder students begin in January or June as space becomes available
RN Evening/Weekend starts twice a year:
Career Ladder students begin in January or June as space becomes available
What to Expect in the GCC Nursing School
15. 2 Semesters and 1 Winter and 1 Summer Session
(one-year, full time program)
Includes clinical and lectures except for the first Summer or Winter session.
Clinical Sites:
Glendale Adventist, Glendale Memorial,
Children’s Hospital, Kaiser Sunset,
St. Joseph, Verdugo Hills and others
Clinical Hours: 6-, 8-, 10-, or 12-hour rotations vary between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., but could include night shift (i.e. 7p.m. to 7 a.m.)
Students will be responsible for transportation to and from their clinical site.
What to Expect in the GCC Nursing School
16. Approximation of Costs
Career Ladder
California Residents
$774.00 for one year
Non-residents
$4,665.00 for one year
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Tests, etc.
Drug Screening
Physical
Titers $ 691.00 or higher
Inoculations
CPR-First Aid Fire Card
Live scan fingerprints
Nursing Kit $ 90.00
20. What to Do Next Apply online to Glendale College in order to obtain a student ID number (required if you want to meet with a counselor).
www.glendale.edu (it may take up to 10 days to process)
Take the GCC English and math assessment tests if you have not completed Freshman English or Elementary Algebra in a U.S. college or university.
Assessment Center: San Fernando 112, (818) 240-1000 x 5329
Order all high school and/or college transcripts (two sets for your application; do not open-maintain sealed)
Gather course descriptions for out-of-state or for private California colleges.
1 set of official AP scores (if scores are 3 or better)
21. What to Do Next
Call Academic Counseling at (818) 240-1000, ext. 5918 to make an appointment with
Patricia Djambazian
Bring the following to your appointment:
Your GCC ID number
GCC assessment test results/scores
Transcripts (unofficial are accepted for this appointment)
We Can Help You Develop a Student Education Plan (SEP)
22. What to Do Next Evaluation of International Transcripts
23. A nurse must be able to… Stoop, lift, pull, stand, and walk;
Bathe, turn, and ambulate patients in all age groups;
Listen, understand, and appropriately respond to verbal information;
Use the telephone to communicate critical information. (Speak clearly.) Hear operator overhead pages, disaster/fire codes, & patient alarms;
(Hearing must be corrected if you do not hear clearly.)
Measure vital signs
Read small print on equipment and in patient files.
(Vision must be corrected if it needs correction.)
24. A nurse must be able to… Calculate correct medication dosages within a safe and realistic time frame;
Manipulate small equipment;
Prepare medications safely by reading small print on medication vials, medication records, patient arm bands, and small increments on medication containers. (Corrected vision)
25. A nurse must be able to… Document nursing care and actions via the computer and/or in writing;
Prioritize activities/actions in an environment of multiple important and sometimes conflicting demands;
Effectively use critical thinking skills.
26. Board of Registered Nursing Policy Statement on Denial of Licensure Conviction of a crime substantially related to the practice of nursing;
Any act involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit with the intent to substantially injure another;
Making false statements on the application for license;
Conviction of child abuse;
Violation of Nursing Practice Act;
Conviction as a mentally disordered sex offender;
Crime or act involving narcotics, dangerous drugs, or dangerous devices;
Conviction of assault and/or battery;
Conviction of a felony.
Note: For questions regarding the above issues please contact the Nursing Department at (818) 240-1000, ext. 5270
32. Congratulations!
