LVN-ADN PROGRAM

Enrollment in the Rio Hondo College LVN – Associate Degree Nursing Program – is open to persons regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnic group, religion or national origin.

Students seeking admission to the Registered Nursing Program – (LVN-ADN Option) – must meet or exceed all of the following criteria:

• An overall grade point average of 2.5 for the science prerequisites. Includes Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Microbiology with no grade less than a “C” for each course.  Please note that a “C” in all course work will not earn a GPA of 2.5.
• Science Course Recency: Prerequisite science courses completed within seven years. No more than one repetition of any one of the science courses for an improved grade.
• A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 for all college coursework completed.
• Reading Proficiency: met by READ 43 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better, or Multiple Measures. See Counselor or College Catalog.
• Math Proficiency: met by MATH 70 or higher or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better, or Multiple Measures. See Counselor or College Catalog.
• Completion of English 101 with a grade of “C” or better
• High school education or equivalent
  * See High School Education below for full description of acceptable high school verification.

• Applicants must successfully pass the ATI TEAS Exam prior to applying and submit official electronic TEAS Scores to the Health Science and Nursing Division at Rio Hondo College.
  * See ATI TEAS section below for full TEAS requirement description.

• Submit Official Transcripts
  * See Submit Official Transcripts below for complete instructions.

• Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)- Provide a Copy with Application

LVN-ADN PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENT

The following prerequisites must be completed with a minimum of “C” or better prior to entering the LVN- ADN Option. Science Course Recency: Prerequisite science courses completed within seven years. These courses cannot be in progress at time of application.

LVN-ADN GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

All courses below must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. Due to the intensity of the program, students are highly encouraged to complete general education requirements prior to admission into the program.

LVN-ADN GENERAL EDUCATION

*See Rio Hondo College Catalog for applicable courses

AFTER APPLYING:

REQUIRED – by permission from the Health Science and Nursing Division only. Students who are accepted to the program will be admitted to ADN 075 (LVN Transition into the Associate Degree Nursing Program, 2.5 units). Successful completion of this course is a prerequisite for admission into the third semester of the ADN Program (ADN 250, ADN 251,  ADN 251L, ADN 252, and ADN 252L).

DETERMINING COURSE EQUIVALENCY

Determining course equivalency: Courses must meet or exceed the unit minimum with a laboratory component (science courses), as required by the California Community College Chancellor’s office. If you are uncertain whether a course taken inside or outside the California Community College system is equivalent to the Rio Hondo College course, please contact the Counseling Department.

INTERNATIONAL COURSE WORK

Course work completed in another country may be accepted to satisfy requirements for graduation. International transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized foreign evaluation service and sent directly to Rio Hondo College’s Admissions and Records department by the company.

HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION OR EQUIVALENT

Applicants must provide proof of graduation from one of the following:

• An accredited high school in the United States by official transcripts or copy of diploma or;
• Documentation of a passing score on the General Education Development (GED) exam or;
• Associate degree, or Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or;
• Official evaluation of international diploma/degree.

Official Transcripts must be received by the RHC Admissions and Records prior to application deadline. HS diploma or transcripts may be provided as a hand-carried copy to the RHC Admissions & Records or sent by the high school to the RHC Admissions & Records. All other Transcripts (College, GED, AP exam results from the College Board) must be sent from that institution to to the RHC Admissions & Records.

ATI TEAS

• Complete version 6 or 7 of the TEAS exam prior to applying:
• Students must complete version 6 or 7 of the ATI TEAS test with a score of 62% or higher on the first attempt, or wait 365 days from the 1st attempt and retest earning a score of 62% or higher or
• May retest in less than 365 days with evidence of completed remediation plan approved by the Dean of Health Science and Nursing. Must earn a score of 62% or higher on retest to be eligible for application.
• Students who have completed the ATI TEAS exam at Rio Hondo College and scored below 62% are eligible for a remediation plan at Rio Hondo College. Please see the Dean of Health Science and Nursing for remediation plan development.
• Students who meet the passing score of 62% or higher, but wish to retest for a better score, must wait 365 days between attempts.
• Students MUST send ATI TEAS Transcript electronically to the RHC Health Science and Nursing Division through atitesting.com.
• For ATI TEAS Exam Schedule, please visit the ATI TEAS website at atitesting.com.
• The RHC Health Science and Nursing Division offers limited ATI TEAS testing dates prior to the upcoming ADN application period. Registration for ATI TEAS can be made through the Health Science and Nursing Division office by contacting (562) 463-3758

SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Official transcripts must be received prior to application deadline:

• Official transcripts from ALL colleges attended, educational institutions, NACES approved evaluation agencies, GED, or College Board, are to be sent directly sent from the previous college or institutions to Rio Hondo’s Admission and Records office. Transcripts will only be accepted when sent by educational institutions or NACES approved evaluation agencies. High School Transcripts may be hand-carried in or sent from the High School to RHC Admissions & Records.
• It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact Admission and Records to confirm receipt of transcripts (562) 908-3415.
• Institutions and other colleges may submit transcripts electronically, and may also mail official transcripts to:

Rio Hondo College
Attn: Admissions and Records
3600 Workman Mill Road
Whittier, CA 90601

International Transcripts:

• Rio Hondo College Admissions and Records International Office.
• International transcripts must be evaluated by a recognized foreign evaluation service and sent directly to Rio Hondo College’s Admissions and Records department by the company.

Rio Hondo College Admissions and Records – Transcript Information. Please contact Admissions and Records directly (562) 908-3415 for questions regarding submitting electronic transcripts (PDF Electronic Delivery: For participating schools and by Third-Party Recipient).

OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Meet the minimum physical and mental qualifications to perform essential nursing functions.
• Criminal background check and drug screening must be completed prior to any patient contact.
• A physical examination, including specific immunizations, is required of all candidates prior to the beginning of nursing classes.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification.

BOARD OF REGISTERED NURSING REQUIREMENTS:

The California Board of Registered Nursing requires a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) to apply for an RN license. Disclosure of your U.S. Social Security Number/ITIN is mandatory. Pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code, General Provisions, Section 30 (c), “… the board may not process any applicant for licensure unless the applicant provides a U.S. social security number.” (California BPC). The Nurse Practice Act provides for a unified examination and licensing application. Once an applicant passes the examination, a license is automatically issued. Under these circumstances the BRN cannot accept applications for the examination and licensure without a U.S. social security number. The California Board of Registered Nursing can be reached at https://www.rn.ca.gov/ or (916) 322-3350.

PROGRAM FACILITY REQUIREMENTS:

95% of the clinical facilities utilized by Rio Hondo College nursing programs require students to have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) to participate in clinical rotations scheduled in their facilities. It is not possible to progress through the nursing program if the student does not have a SSN or ITIN. The nursing program must meet these facility requirements in order to be in compliance with contractual agreements with the clinical sites.