Lamar Community College Nursing Program
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| STEP 1: College Admission » | STEP 3: Application to Nursing Program » |
| STEP 2: Prerequisite Courses » | STEP 4: Post-Admission » |
Program admission to the Lamar Community College Nursing Program can be accomplished in four steps.
Admission to Lamar Community College is accomplished by completing the LCC Application for Admission online or by completing an application and returning it to the Admissions Office.
Students who have not completed prerequisite courses, complete Nursing Inquiry form.
It is recommended that students be aware of post-admission program requirements. Please refer to the Nursing Handbook and Step 4 below.
Licensed Practical Nurses applying for entry into the second year of the program must provide a copy of your active, unencumbered practical nursing license. LPN's who did not complete NUR 150 Obstetric and Pediatric Nursing or equivalent course as part of the PN program must provide documentation of completion of NUR 189 Transition from LPN to ADN to qualify for entry into the second year of the program.
Disability Services: It is recognized that in order to maximize opportunities for success, some students must receive benefit from reasonable accommodations in response to documented disabilities. In order to arrange for such accommodations, please provide documentation and request services at least three weeks prior to the time services are needed. For more information, contact Special Populations at 719.336.1533.
Back to topComplete prerequisite coursework listed on the AAS in Nursing degree plan. Acceptance into the Nursing Program is contingent upon attaining a minimum grade of "C" for each prerequisite course and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above.
Upon completion of prerequisite coursework, submit the Nursing Program Application.
Schedule to take the PAX-RN Entrance Exam. This may be taken before you have taken before completion of prerequisite courses. Schedule at www.nln.org.
STEP 3: Application to Nursing Program
Prior to admission into the Nursing Program, the following components must be submitted to the LCC Nursing Program office:
- Submit official transcript(s) documenting completion of prerequisite course requirements and cumulative GPA requirement.
- Results of PAX-RN Exam.
- If you have not completed MAT 090 (or higher) provide documentation of Accuplacer Score EA 61 or above or SAT/ACT score exempting you from Accuplacer testing.
- Licensed Practical Nurses applying for entry into the second year of the program must provide a copy of your active, unencumbered practical nursing license. LPN's who did not complete NUR 150 Obstetric and Pediatric Nursing or equivalent course as part of the PN program must provide documentation of completion of NUR 189 Transition from LPN to ADN to qualify for entry into the second year of the program.
Prior to participation in nursing clinical courses, students must provide documentation of the following:
- Health Questionnaire/Immunization Record completion
- PPD or Chest X-ray (negative) (yearly)
- Hepatitis B series
- Varicella immunization
- Immunization records documenting MMR/Tetanus (within 10 years)
- Copy of current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR card (must keep current throughout nursing program)
- Criminal Background Check and FBI Fingerprint Check and 10-Panel Drug Screen completion. Complete at www.healthcareex.com – Package 2*. (Information regarding LCC disqualifying offenses is available at www.cccs.edu/nursing/prerequisites.html
- Random Urine Drug Screen (results must be negative). A dilute drug screen result is considered a positive result. Paid for with Package 2 above – administered randomly on campus.
- Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) with required program downloads.
- Laptop computer - NEW for Fall '12 Admit Nursing Students
Beginning Fall 2012, the Lamar Community College Nursing Program will require all students to obtain personal laptops capable of accessing the College’s wireless network. Starting on the first day of class, students will use laptops for Internet-based research, online exams, in-class assignments, and additional work.
HP business-class laptops and accessories will be available for sale in the LCC Campus Bookstore beginning this summer. If the amount of a student’s financial aid exceeds all tuition, fees, and room and board charges for that term, he/she may use their financial aid book voucher to purchase the laptop and required accessories against the remaining balance at the LCC Bookstore. The student must also sign an Authorization for Charges using Federal Student Aid. The Bookstore and/or Student Services will authorize the book voucher.
Recommended specifications and LCC tech support availability.
*Prospective nursing students should be aware that the Colorado Board of Nursing states the following regarding criminal background checks.
“Neither the Nurse Practice Act nor the Nurse Aide Practice Act has any automatic exclusions to licensure based on a criminal background; however, you will need to check with the school of nursing or the nurse aide training program to see if your crime(s) will either prevent you from becoming admitted to their program or disallow you from performing clinical practice as a student. The Board only reviews those individuals who apply for licensure after graduating from a Board-approved nursing/nurse aide program.
All crimes, regardless of whether or not they were/are deferred, must be reviewed by the Board. In determining whether to issue a license, the Board considers the crime itself, any pattern of criminal behavior, when the crime(s) occurred, any rehabilitation since the crime(s), and its relevance to nursing practice. As a regulatory body, the Board's primary mission is to safeguard the life, health, property, and public welfare of the people of this state.”
The Board of Nursing in each state regulates licensure. Contact the Board of Nursing in Colorado for eligibility requirements for licensure at www.dora.state.co.us/nursing.