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Advanced Standing in the Registered Nursing Major (LVNs, Psychiatric Technicians, Transfer Students and Others)

Who is Eligible?

Please note that the nursing program is severely impacted and returning Ohlone College nursing students have first priority for placement. It is wise to apply to several programs.

Advanced standing in the RN program is an option for students who fall into one of the following categories:

1. California licensed LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians,
2. Transfer students from other accredited U.S. college or university nursing programs who have successfully completed courses beyond the first semester within the past three year, and
3. Other health workers, who by law, are eligible to apply for advanced placement.

Options for Placement

Routes to advanced standing placement are delineated below for those who qualify for entry to the nursing program beyond semester one. The point of entry is determined after evaluation by the nursing department and is dependent on space availability.

Generic RN Transfer

Students who have successfully completed courses in an accredited U.S. college Registered Nursing Program may receive transfer credit for equivalent course work. Transfer credit is awarded for:

1. General education courses.
2. Nursing support courses: Anatomy and Physiology (Bio 103A & B); Microbiology (Bio 106); Developmental Psychology (Psych 108); Nutrition (CSF 109) and either Speech 101 or Speech 103. Only courses with a grade of “C” or better are accepted.

Advanced Placement

LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians with a valid California license and one year LVN/Psych Tech experience may be admitted to the third semester of the nursing program on space-available basis following completion of all required courses and other requirements.

30-unit option for LVNs

In compliance with regulations by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) may seek eligibility for the RN licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) without meeting the requirements for an Associate of Science degree by successfully completing the “30-unit option”. Students who select this option will be required to sign a statement of understanding regarding the limitations of this option. Students who select this option are eligible for licensure only in California, and will not be able to attain endorsement for licensure in other states without the AS degree in registered nursing.

Generic RN Transfers:
Minimum Requirements Prior to Acceptance in the Nursing Program

1. Completion of all required general education and prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better. 
   • Reading Clearance:
     • Clear ACCUPLACER reading assessment
     • Completion of Ohlone ENG 163 or approved equivalent reading course
   • Completion of Ohlone College English 101A or equivalent
   • Completion of Ohlone Math 153 or Math 155 or any higher level college math
     or
     math clearance from ACCUPLACER assessment
   • Completion of Anatomy with lab (Ohlone BIO 103 A) or equivalent
   • Completion of Physiology with lab (Ohlone BIO 103 B) or equivalent
   • Completion of Microbiology with lab (Ohlone BIO 106) or equivalent
   • Completion of CSF-109 (Nutrition) or equivalent
   • Completion of Psy-108 (Developmental Psychology) or equivalent
   • Completion of Speech 101 or Speech 103 (Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication) or equivalent                           
2. Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher from the most recent 60 units completed
3. Achieve a score of  62 or higher on TEAS V

Advanced Placement (LVNs and Psych Techs):
Minimum Requirements Prior to Acceptance in the Nursing Program

1. Valid California LVN license
2. One year minimum experience working as an LVN or as a Psych Tech.
3. Completion of all required general education and prerequisite courses with a grade of C or better.
   • Reading Clearance:
     • Clear ACCUPLACER reading assessment
     • Completion of Ohlone ENG 163 or approved equivalent reading course
   • Completion of Ohlone College English 101A or equivalent
   • Completion of Ohlone Math 153 or Math 155 or any higher level college math
     or
     math clearance from ACCUPLACER assessment
   • Completion of Anatomy with lab (Ohlone BIO 103 A) or equivalent
   • Completion of Physiology with lab (Ohlone BIO 103 B) or equivalent
   • Completion of Microbiology with lab (Ohlone BIO 106) or equivalent
   • Completion of CSF-109 (Nutrition) or equivalent
   • Completion of Psy-108 (Developmental Psychology) or equivalent
   • Completion of Speech 101 or Speech 103 (Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication) or equivalent
4. Cumulative GPA of 2.7 or higher from the most recent 60 units completed
5. Completion of theory and lab bridge courses (Nursing 70 LVN-RN Transitions; and Nursing 70L Clinical skills  practice and assessment lab) at Chabot College with a grade of C or better.
6. Validation of prior knowledge of Nursing Fundamentals and Maternal-Child concepts by passing the Assessment Technology Institute (ATI) tests in these 3 areas (Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Care of Children, and  Maternal-Newborn Nursing)
7. Achieve a score of  62 or higher on TEAS V.

After Admission to the Nursing Program, the LVN/Psych Tech must complete these courses with a grade of “C” or above

Getting Started

Students seeking to transfer into the Ohlone College nursing program from another nursing program must be in good standing with their previous program. Each request will be reviewed individually and placement made as spaces are available. Make an appointment with the Nursing Program Director at (510) 742-3116. Bring your transcripts, and a course syllabi for each course completed with a grade of “C” or above in your nursing program within the past three years. Course syllabi will be reviewed for equivalency.

LVNs/Psych Techs who have completed a program in a U.S. accredited college, with a California LVN or Psych Tech license, may request transfer into the third semester of the Registered Nursing Program. Placement is made on space-available basis.

Application Procedure

1. Make an appointment with Maria Ramirez, counselor, for assistance with the Academic Evaluation process at (510) 742-2346.
2. Complete the Advanced Standing Application (PDF) and return to the Health Sciences and Environmental Studies Division Office on the Newark Center campus at least 6 weeks before the start of the semester for which you are seeking admittance with:
   1. Copies of transcripts from previous colleges,
   2. For generic transfer students, syllabi of registered nursing courses successfully completed,
   3. For LVNs/Psych Techs, transcript should include completion of N-70 and N-70L at Chabot College with a grade of C or better,
   4. For LVNs/Psych Techs, copy of current license,
   5. If applicable, proficiency exam scores,
   6. For LVNs/Psych Techs, results of three ATI tests sent to the nursing program (Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Care of Children, Maternal-Newborn Nursing).
   7. Nursing Student Academic Evaluation (PDF) signed by counselor.
3. Submit college application to the Admissions & Records Office.

Selection Process

Applications are reviewed to verify:

• Completion of required or equivalent courses with grade of “C” or above.
• Overall college GPA 2.7.
• For LVNs/Psych Techs, a valid LVN license in California and proof of at least one year experience working as an LVN.
• For LVNs/Psych Techs, satisfactory completion of Bridge courses (N-70 and N-70L at Chabot College).
• For LVNs/Psych Techs, passing ATI competency test scores in Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Care of Children, and Maternal-Newborn Nursing.
• For generic RN transfer students, review of nursing course equivalency, and verification of good standing in previous RN program from program director. [See Nursing Student Conduct Disclosure (PDF).]

Incomplete applications will be removed from the pool. Final acceptance is based on space availability. Returning Ohlone College nursing students have priority for available spaces. Applications are not kept from semester to semester.

Applicants will be notified within 20 working days and questions regarding application status may be directed to the Health Sciences and Environmental Studies Division Office at (510) 742-3100. The Director of the Nursing Program will accept written appeals from applicants not admitted within 7 working days from the date of denial of admission

Requirements for Enrollment in the Nursing Program

All students who are admitted to the nursing program are required to provide the following before the first day of class:

• Provide proof of current American Heart Basic Cardiac Life Support card for health care providers that must not expire during the entire nursing program.
• Proof of physical and mental health as required by the profession and current immunizations and titers (form available in the Health Sciences and Environmental Studies Division Office).
• Undergo a mandatory criminal background check as mandated by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (TJC).
• Undergo a mandatory urine drug screen.

Note: In accordance with Regulation 480 of the Board of Registered Nursing, if you have been convicted of any offense other than a minor traffic violation, you may not qualify to be licensed as a registered nurse. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact the BRN, PO Box 94421, Sacramento, California 94244-2100 or check their website at www.rn.ca.gov.